Dr. John Fallahee’s “First Steps in Logos Essentials” webinar is a hands‑on guide that shows how Logos Bible Software can become a powerful companion for theological study. While the session focuses on software features, each tool it demonstrates can help you dig deeper into Scripture, cross‑reference doctrinal themes, and keep a tidy, searchable record of your insights.
Layouts: Start with a purpose‑built workspace
At the beginning of the webinar Dr. Fallahee walks through the Quick‑Start layouts and explains how to save a custom layout that stays in the same place every time you launch Logos. A saved layout is a “ready‑set‑go” view that can include the Bible, a Greek word‑study panel, the fact book, and your favorite commentaries. 
Collections: Build a focused resource library
The webinar spends time on the Collections feature, showing how you can create a “Prophecy” collection that pulls only books with the word “Prophecy” in the title and a matching subject tag. Dr. Fallahee demonstrates the use of type rules (e.g., removing commentaries or devotional books) and the power of parentheses to keep filter logic clear. 
Parallel text & set‑series: Link Greek and Hebrew resources
When setting up a Greek word‑study layout, the webinar explains how to add parallel text by selecting the “Greek New Testament 1” and “BHS 1” series. The Set‑Series feature lets you keep Greek and Hebrew texts side by side, so you can compare the original languages while reading the English translation. 
Notes, highlights, & labels: Create a searchable theology index
One of the most useful tools for doctrinal work is the combination of notes, highlights, and labels. Dr. Fallahee shows how to label a note “Attribute of God” and then attach that label to every passage where you discuss a particular divine attribute. Later, a simple “search this book” for that label pulls up every related note, regardless of where it appears in the text. 
Toolbar customisation: Quick‑access to your most‑used tools
After saving a layout, Dr. Fallahee demonstrates how to drag the layout icon onto the toolbar and optionally place it inside a folder for a cleaner look. He also shows how to change the icon to a symbolic image (such as a “!”) to make it instantly recognizable. 
In closing, the webinar encourages you to keep a tidy workspace, use the note‑label system to capture theological ideas, and experiment with different layouts until you find what best supports your study habits. Whether you’re exploring Christology, soteriology, or biblical history, these practical tools can help you organize, cross‑reference, and recall your insights more efficiently.