Contact: Jon D. Wilke, LifeWay Christian Resources, 615-251-2797

NASHVILLE, Jan. 31, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- LifeWay Christian Resources made studying the Bible much easier. WORDsearch users will now be able to buy the content once and study anywhere.

The WORDsearch iPad application is available in the Apple App Store for free. This app allows users to access their WORDsearch content on the go.

"They'll be able to view, read and study the same content on their desktops, laptops and iPads," said Randy Beck, WORDsearch president.

WORDsearch iPad users will be able to download and access most of the Bibles, commentaries and book titles in their WORDsearch libraries, while other titles will be available via an Internet connection.

Other features of the WORDsearch iPad App include:

• Parallel Bible
• Searchable library
• "Book Shelf"
• Footnotes
• "Select, copy and paste" options
• Free access to the Holman Christian Standard Bible.

New WORDsearch iPad app users will have access to over 130 free books and Bibles.

One example of the similarities between the Bible study platforms was described by Beck. "When you use the WORDsearch iPad App as a book reader, scripture references will be 'hot,' just like in your WORDsearch for PC or Mac. You can tap on a link and the Bible text will appear," he said.

"WORDsearch customers have been anticipating this app for a long time," said Beck. "They have made big investments in our Bible study software and content. We want to meet their Bible study needs by providing the latest, most relevant Bible study platforms for on-the-go lifestyles."

"Many pastors carry iPads with them wherever they go, so now their WORDsearch libraries can go with them for studying or sermon preparation," said Beck.

The WORDsearch iPad App is available free at itunes.apple.com/us/app/wordsearch-bible/id484607082?mt=8.  Watch a demonstration video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb5FMZg5CD0.

WORDsearch will continue to offer free online training and technical support with the rollout of this new Bible study app.

WORDsearch (www.WORDsearchBible.com) is a leading Bible study software program. Based in Austin, Texas, WORDsearch has been producing software and electronic books for the Christian market for more than 25 years, offering 44 Bible translations and more than 4,200 volumes of electronic books for Christian pastors, teachers and laypeople through its WORDsearch, Bible Explorer, LESSONmaker, WORDsearchToGo and InstaVerse software products.

LifeWay acquired WORDsearch and Bible software company QuickVerse in July 2011.