Bible Illustrated: Gospels - Support

Welcome to Bible Illustrated: Gospels! This guide will help you make the most of your Gospel reading experience.

Getting Started

Navigating the Gospels

• Select a Gospel: Choose from Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John from the main screen
• Chapter Navigation: Use the chapter selector to jump to any chapter within a Gospel
• Verse Reading: Scroll through verses with elegant typography and smooth transitions
• Reading Progress: Your reading position is automatically saved and restored

Saving and Managing Verses

• Bookmark Verses: Tap any verse to save it to your favorites
• View Saved Verses: Access all your bookmarked verses from the dedicated saved verses screen
• Remove Bookmarks: Tap saved verses again to remove them from your collection
• Persistent Storage: All saved verses remain on your device permanently

iOS Widget Setup

• Add Widget: Long press your home screen, tap the '+' icon, and search for "Bible Illustrated"
• Widget Sizes: Choose from small, medium, or large widget sizes
• Random Verses: Widgets display random verses from your saved collection
• Quick Access: Tap the widget to open the app directly to your saved verses

App Features

Reading Experience

• King James Version: Complete KJV text of all four Gospels
• Crimson Pro Typography: Beautiful, readable font optimized for scripture reading
• Immersive Backgrounds: Each Gospel features unique illustrated backgrounds
• Glass Effect UI: Modern iOS design with liquid glass effects where supported

Content Management

• Offline Reading: Complete offline functionality - no internet required
• Fast Loading: Instant access to all Gospel content
• Search-Free Navigation: Simple chapter-based browsing
• Progress Tracking: Always return to where you left off

Troubleshooting

Widget Issues

Widget not showing verses:

• Ensure you have saved at least one verse in the app
• Remove and re-add the widget to refresh the connection
• Check that the app has been opened recently

Widget not updating:

• iOS widgets update automatically but may take time
• Open the app to trigger a widget refresh
• Save new verses to see fresh content in widgets

App Performance

App running slowly:

• Restart the app by closing and reopening it
• Restart your device if performance issues persist
• Ensure you have adequate storage space available

Saved verses disappeared:

• Saved verses are stored locally and should persist
• Check if you're looking in the correct saved verses section
• Verify the app hasn't been deleted and reinstalled

Purchase and Restoration

Restoring purchases:

• Navigate to the purchase screen within the app
• Tap the "Restore Purchases" button
• Ensure you're signed in with the same Apple ID used for the original purchase
• Contact Apple Support for App Store purchase issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the app work offline?

Yes! Bible Illustrated: Gospels is designed to work completely offline. All Gospel content is included with the app and no internet connection is required for reading, saving verses, or using widgets.

What Bible translation does the app use?

The app features the complete King James Version (KJV) text of the four Gospel books: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Can I sync my data across devices?

The app stores all data locally on your device for privacy. Currently, there is no cloud sync functionality, which means your saved verses and progress stay private and secure on your device.

Which devices support the iOS widgets?

iOS widgets are available on iPhone and iPad running iOS 15.1 or later. The widgets support small, medium, and large sizes.

Will more Bible books be added?

Bible Illustrated: Gospels is specifically focused on the four Gospel books. Additional books may be available through in-app purchases or future app updates.

Is the app suitable for children?

Yes, the app contains only Gospel scripture content and is appropriate for all ages. The app has no external links, advertisements, or social features.

Technical Requirements

• iOS Version: Requires iOS 15.1 or later
• Device Compatibility: iPhone and iPad
• Storage: Approximately 200MB of storage space
• Internet: Not required for core functionality
• Widgets: iOS 15.1+ for home screen widget support

Contact Support

If you need additional help or have questions not covered in this guide, please don't hesitate to reach out:

Email: contact@sergedevs.com

Response Time: We typically respond to support inquiries within 24-48 hours.

When contacting support, please include:

• Your device model and iOS version
• App version (found in device Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Bible Illustrated)
• A detailed description of the issue you're experiencing
• Steps you've already tried to resolve the problem

App Store Reviews

If you're enjoying Bible Illustrated: Gospels, we'd greatly appreciate a review on the App Store. Your feedback helps us improve the app and helps other users discover this Gospel reading experience.