First Principles User Reviews

Name: First Principles
Rating: 4.3 (47 reviews)

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App has ONE study

This app is nothing like it is presented before you download it. It only contains the study from 1993 and the font is wonky. ICOC is a cult anyway

Jvfyijvdstuhc

8 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback — you're right that the app had fallen out of date, including only having the 1993 study and some font issues. That's been addressed in the newest version, which includes additional studies and a properly updated, readable font. I'll leave the comment about ICOC aside, since this app is meant to be a neutral resource for the studies themselves rather than a place to debate the organization. I'd encourage you to download the latest version and see the difference for yourself. I'd also genuinely like to know your home church, as I'm adding new study series going forward and want to represent a range of communities well. If the update addresses what you ran into, I'd appreciate it if you'd reevaluate your rating to reflect the current version. Sincerely, Ed Partch Denver, CO

Needs software update

I’ve shared this app with a handful of folks who are unable to see the studies in the list view and thus unable to use the app as intended. It looks like this app isn’t maintained currently (4 years since the last update) and potentially the new iOS versions we have are not compatible with the current software. Hopefully that will change soon since this can be such a useful resource for folks.

Jo_@o

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the honest feedback, and I'm sorry the app let you and the folks you shared it with down. You were right that it went a long time without updates — our main programmer stepped away from the project for several years, which is exactly why compatibility slipped. The good news is First Principles is actively maintained again, and version 4.0 has been rebuilt from the ground up for current iOS. Please download the latest version and let me know how it runs for you. Also, I'd love to know your home church — I'm adding new study series going forward and want to make sure we're covering what communities like yours are actually using. If you get a chance to try the update, I'd really appreciate it if you'd reevaluate your rating and let me know if it reflects your experience with the new version. Sincerely, Ed Partch Denver, CO

Unable to see all studies

I just downloaded and see that the latest version update was suppose to fix the bug where iOS is unable to see all the studies available, this seems to be broken again

Wigglsmchappy

3 years ago

Can’t figure out how to get additional books

I have friends who have multiple books on their app and I can’t seem to figure out how to get any additional ones besides First Principles. For example, you can see the additional books on this page

WealthAddict

3 years ago

Life changing information

Great app! Very helpful

Dannyboytheman

5 years ago

Kip McKean

Thanks to Kip McKean for writing the original First Principles studies in the 90’s... I see each icoc church has changed them and reorganized them, or even deleted some entire studies.. proves the ICOC is full of autonomous congregations, each doing as they see fit.

If you want the original studies reach out and I’ll send them to you or even take you through them :) 6145512200!

Let’s solidify our faith, unify disciples so we can multiply!

Frequent flier 1

5 years ago

Bugs

I’m only seeing blank screen when I try to open studies. So excited to use these as I study with people.

makhinson

6 years ago

Response from developer

Sorry you ran into blank screens trying to open studies — that's frustrating, especially when you're excited to actually use them. That issue should be resolved in the newest version, which was rebuilt to fix long-standing display bugs like this one. Development stalled for a while after our main programmer moved on, but the app is back in active development now. Please grab the update and try again, and let me know if you hit any more snags. I'd also love to know your home church, since I'm adding new study series and want to prioritize the ones that will help churches like yours. If the bugs are resolved on your end, I'd be grateful if you'd reevaluate your rating to reflect the current version. Sincerely, Ed Partch Denver, CO

Great to have on hand

My studies were so good but convicting to call myself to be higher.

Cocolynn3

7 years ago

Amazing Resources for True Disciple of Christ

Thank you for making this app for us to keep studying & growing in our knowledge. A great resource & tool indeed!

MomoDomo91

7 years ago

Kelsie Joshua Portland Church ofChrist

I thank God for you putting together these study series. It has been invaluable in helping my mother become a Disciple before she died with joy in her heart. My sister is close to death today at the University of Michigan Hospital. I pray That God will use these studies to help her as well. Please pray for my sister Tanya Council. Thank you!!!

Ironmonk06

7 years ago

Collaborative and free resource!

Great app! Love having multiple resources from various church fellowships. One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all...

Many resources, free and user friendly interface

Thanks for putting all these resources together to share

T001review

7 years ago

Love this App and the Knowing God study series!!!

Thank you for putting this App out! It is so useful. I love the cool way that the scriptures are in the study! I can’t wait to view the other studies!!!

Carina Lombrarde

8 years ago

Greatest App EVER!

Being in a small church, it's so helpful to have this material at the tips of my fingers. AND just baptized a friend using it!!! Thank you.

Matt Newburg

9 years ago

Amazing.

I'm super grateful disciples took the time to make this app. It is an amazing resource to have.

Jenny Harkabus

10 years ago

Awesome app!

Very good bible studies!

Jayklan

10 years ago

Easy to study

Great app to have the studies at your fingertips. Just the right topics to help make disciples of all nations.

Runner2run task

10 years ago

The best bible study resource!

Great, collaborative resource that is extremely helpful in studying the bible on-the-go for yourself or with others! Thank you for your work in spreading the gospel message in this technological era!

ShelleyGalang

11 years ago

Awesome!!!

It's great to have these studies with a different spin on them from each church. It helps to look at the studies with a different outlook and not get complacent! Thank you to all who created this app as well as the different studies! God bless!

Boogie_D

11 years ago

Amazing... But

It is a really nice app. I love the instant access to the studies, but if it were smoother and didn't crash half as much it would be better. But still a great app!!

Super Secret Spy