Using a tablet as a Bible in Church

[mathetes123]

I belong to a very large church. So far I have not witnessed anyone using a tablet (computer) as a Bible. Is the Bible to sacred to be substituted by a tablet? In my opinion, there are a lot of advantages. Several translations can be selected; I can make notes and store them; I can change the font size; I can stop carrying my 6 pound Bible around and replace it with a 2 pound tablet.

Another factor that plays into this decision is my age. I am considered a senior citizen and many may look down on someone of my age being more technologically advanced than our teen-agers (at least in area of electronic Bibles).

I believe that tablets are the wave of the future. Before long even school text books will be available on tablets. Why not tablets in church?

Ken

I have had an electronic Bible, whether on a pda, a blackberry or Ipod or Ipad now for 10 years. I much prefer it over a big bible as it is portable. Plus, the pastor never gives us enough time to look up verses. It is much quicker on looking up verses. Additionally, I have a whole library of resources at my fingertips, including commentaries, dictionaries, etc. Finally, I can do quick searches on words if there is a verse I am thinking of but don't know the location.

 

[strelok0017]

Well, I don't mind having an iPad but for personal use I still prefer having a real book. I just like holding it. But don't get me wrong, it's not even a sin issue if using iPad is wrong. It's not.

 

[stone]

I belong to a very large church. So far I have not witnessed anyone using a tablet (computer) as a Bible. Is the Bible to sacred to be substituted by a tablet? In my opinion, there are a lot of advantages. Several translations can be selected; I can make notes and store them; I can change the font size; I can stop carrying my 6 pound Bible around and replace it with a 2 pound tablet.

Another factor that plays into this decision is my age. I am considered a senior citizen and many may look down on someone of my age being more technologically advanced than our teen-agers (at least in area of electronic Bibles).

I believe that tablets are the wave of the future. Before long even school text books will be available on tablets. Why not tablets in church?

Ken

The folks that print Bible's won't like it. I wouldn't be surprised if they start something about using only paper Bibles.

 

[strelok0017]

The folks that print Bible's won't like it. I wouldn't be surprised if they start something about using only paper Bibles.

Way too many people are using paper Bible for that to happen.
Like...100 percent.

 

[stone]

Well, if you take into consideration just those in this thread then it's automatically less than 100. I bet this ebible concept will be a profitable investment?

 

[MrJim]

Well, if you take into consideration just those in this thread then it's automatically less than 100. I bet this ebible concept will be a profitable investment?

Something about a bible needing batteries and the fragile nature of electronics that hasn't quite sold me on Holy Kindle edition

 

[strelok0017]

Most sites, maybe even all, have a free Bible. If you purchase it you get a paper copy. I don't think that there is a virtual Bible to be bought except for ESV study Bible which comes with many additional tools.

 

[dies-l]

The only real objection that I have to electronic Bibles is that most of the time, they are not only Bibles. When I use the Logos app on my cell phone, for example, I am only a brief distraction away from playing Angry Birds or some other diversion during the pastor's message. I know that I tend to be a bit ADD sometimes and electronics sometimes make me more prone to that. I have also noticed that this seems to be a pretty common issue with the younger generation as well. And, for this reason, I tend to encourage people to be cautious about using their electronic devices as Bibles in church.

 

[MikaylaTheJesusFreak]

My friends mom uses her ipod.

 

[Vince53]

Our pastor uses a tablet to preach and teach from, because he can have his notes right there, have his verses in order, and adjust the print to the size best-suited for him. And he's doing a good job as pastor.

 

[ashout]

I have the bible both in print, and on my kindle. to be honest with you, I don't know if i could ever go back to print now that i've tried the kindle, its so much better. of course, its more challanging to find a verse on the kindle...but thats not how i read the bible, for that i use biblegateway.com. (excellent site!)

truth be told though, my mother has refused to switch to kindle becuase she saw something on the internet about how some lady put her childs footprint in a book and it became worth more then just a book. quiet frankly i found the whole thing to be utterly rediculas and i promptly went to my room and read my kindle later that night, and left my mother to her archaic dying books.

 

[franjunk]

I personally prefer using my paper Bible in church, but often use You Version on my phone (like right now!) at home. My husband has been using a Kindle for months, and my pastor often reads sermons from his iPad! Use whatever you are comfortable with and if someone questions it ask them to back it up with scripture!

Fran

 

[Skala]

The Word's power is not in its medium, but in what it says.

If you can get that on a kindle, a napkin, some toilet paper, or audibly, you're blessed.

 

[Timothew]

I think it's a great idea, particularly for us older people. Two words:
FONT SIZE!

 

[Hentenza]

I think it's a great idea, particularly for us older people. Two words:
FONT SIZE!

 

[ChristianT]

What will pastors do if tablets become a trend? Will they preach against these "devilish devices" and tell their congregation to stick with the tried and true paper KJV?

Personally, I like having all my Bible resources in one place whether it be a home or church. I'm thinking about putting my tablet in a case, then It will look more like a Bible.

Ken

We had a speaker come to our youth event one time. He used his iPad to give his message. Of course, those people you speak of are free to use the paper KJV. They just need to realize there's nothing wrong with the e-version for a quick reference (in church). The paper version as many have said, is way better for in-depth study and devotionals.

 

[busdriver72]

I think it's a great idea, particularly for us older people. Two words:
FONT SIZE!

AMEN AND AMEN!!!!

 

[Timothew]

Yeah, if I have my reading glasses on, I can't see the pastor.
If I take my glasses off, I can see the pastor, but I can't read the bible.
If I put my bifocals on, I can't see anything at all.

 

[.Iona.]

I'm old fashioned. I don't like the kindles and such. I like books to be books - so paper and ink.

 

[Timothew]

I'm old fashioned. I don't like the kindles and such. I like books to be books - so paper and ink.

Oh, to be young and not need bifocals.