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8 Ways to Safely Use AI for Bible Study

8 Ways to Safely Use AI for Bible Study

8 Safe Ways to Use AI for Bible Study Our world is exploding with artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Grok, chatbots, and others. As these tools become more popular, they are increasingly being used to explore the Bible. But how do we do this carefully...

New Podcast | How We Got the Bible

New Podcast | How We Got the Bible

Join the Chara Project team as they explore this topic and discuss how we got the Old Testament and New Testament, what’s not included in the Bible and why, and how we got our modern versions of the Bible today.

Layout of the Bible

Layout of the Bible

Layout of the Bible Understanding the Bible can be daunting. We often look up books of the Bible from the Table of Contents, but may not understand how those books fit into the bigger story of the Bible. Well, this is the place for you! But what if you could get a...

New Podcast | What is the Bible?

New Podcast | What is the Bible?

Join the Chara Project team as they unpack the Bible’s purpose, its layout, and what story it tells. Along the way, the team will discuss how the Bible isn’t one book, but 66 books broken into two parts – the Old and New Testaments, and how it tells the story of God’s love for us.

How to Study Apocalyptic Literature of the Bible

How to Study Apocalyptic Literature of the Bible

There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Apocalyptic literature, found in Revelation and Daniel. Check out how to study the Apocalyptic literature of the Bible.

How to Study Letters in the Bible

How to Study Letters in the Bible

There are nine majority literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Letters of the New Testament. Check out how to study the Letters of the Bible.

How to Study Parables in the Bible

How to Study Parables in the Bible

There are nine majority literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Parables. Check out how to study the Parables of the Bible.

How to Study the Gospels in the Bible

How to Study the Gospels in the Bible

There are nine majority literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Gospels, found in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Check out how to study the Gospels of the Bible.

How to Study Prophecy in the Bible

How to Study Prophecy in the Bible

There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Prophecy. Check out how to study the Prophecy found in the Bible.

How to Study Wisdom Literature in the Bible

How to Study Wisdom Literature in the Bible

There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Wisdom, found in Job, Ecclesiastes and Proverbs. Check out how to study the Wisdom Literature of the Bible.

How to Study the Poetry of the Bible

How to Study the Poetry of the Bible

There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Poetry, which includes the Psalms. Check out how to study the Poetry of the Bible.

How to Study the Narrative of the Bible

How to Study the Narrative of the Bible

There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including Narrative story, which is found throughout 40% of the Bible. Check out how to study the Narrative of the Bible.

How to Study the Law of the Old Testament

How to Study the Law of the Old Testament

There are nine major literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Law, which are the first five books of the Old Testament. Check out how to study the Law of the Bible.

8 Ways to Safely Use AI for Bible Study

8 Ways to Safely Use AI for Bible Study

8 Safe Ways to Use AI for Bible Study Our world is exploding with artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Grok, chatbots, and others. As these tools become more popular, they are increasingly being used to explore the Bible. But how do we do this carefully...

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New Podcast | How We Got the Bible

New Podcast | How We Got the Bible

Join the Chara Project team as they explore this topic and discuss how we got the Old Testament and New Testament, what’s not included in the Bible and why, and how we got our modern versions of the Bible today.

read more
Layout of the Bible

Layout of the Bible

Layout of the Bible Understanding the Bible can be daunting. We often look up books of the Bible from the Table of Contents, but may not understand how those books fit into the bigger story of the Bible. Well, this is the place for you! But what if you could get a...

read more
New Podcast | What is the Bible?

New Podcast | What is the Bible?

Join the Chara Project team as they unpack the Bible’s purpose, its layout, and what story it tells. Along the way, the team will discuss how the Bible isn’t one book, but 66 books broken into two parts – the Old and New Testaments, and how it tells the story of God’s love for us.

read more
How to Study Letters in the Bible

How to Study Letters in the Bible

There are nine majority literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Letters of the New Testament. Check out how to study the Letters of the Bible.

read more
How to Study the Gospels in the Bible

How to Study the Gospels in the Bible

There are nine majority literary styles used by authors throughout the Bible – including the Gospels, found in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Check out how to study the Gospels of the Bible.

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