AI

Antropic (Claude 3.5) and Google (Gemini Advanced and NotebookLM)

In this Website
We Use AI to Enrich Your Study of Acts

Many followers of Jesus are (understandably) wary of Artificial Intelligence, especially when it is used in Christian applications such as this website. This careful discernment aligns with Scripture's wisdom to 'Test everything; hold fast what is good' (1 Thessalonians 5:21) and to be 'wise as serpents and innocent as doves' (Matthew 10:16).

Just as God equipped His people throughout history with tools and talents for His purposes, we believe AI technology can serve in spreading His truth. Consider how the Lord filled Bezalel 'with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship' (Exodus 31:3). Similarly, we seek to use AI as a crafted tool to illuminate God's Word.

Following the pattern of the Bereans who 'examined the Scriptures daily' (Acts 17:11), we've integrated AI in the following ways to deepen your understanding while maintaining (what we believe to be) unwavering Biblical fidelity.

1. Scripture Engagement Resources

  • Concise passage analyses that serve as entry points to deeper study

  • Cross-reference discovery connecting Acts to both Old and New Testament passages

  • Key Greek word studies illuminating original meanings and context

  • Interactive maps and timelines of Paul's journeys and early church events

2. Teaching and Commentary Integration

  • Summaries of foundational Acts sermon series by several pastors and theologians

  • Cultural and historical context explanations that bring Acts to life

  • “Respectful Debates” and podcast-style discussions of trusted Biblical commentaries via NotebookLM

  • …and more creative AI generated content coming

3. Personal and Group Study Tools

  • Scripture-based study questions for individual reflection or group discussion

  • Prayer prompts drawn from each passage, encouraging response to God's Word

  • Practical application suggestions for modern believers

  • Compare-and-contrast analysis of different scholarly perspectives

Like Philip who came alongside the Ethiopian official asking, 'Do you understand what you are reading?' (Acts 8:30), our AI applications aim to guide rather than replace personal study. We follow Paul's example at Mars Hill (Acts 17:22-34), using current tools and understanding to communicate timeless truth. (Psalm 119:105).

Our Commitment to Biblical Integrity

'The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever' (Isaiah 40:8). While we embrace these new tools, we maintain strict standards:

  • All AI-generated content undergoes careful review for Biblical accuracy

  • Original sources remain accessible through direct links

  • AI serves as a supplement, never a replacement, for Spirit-led study

  • Your feedback helps us maintain truthfulness and clarity

As Solomon used various methods - 'three thousand proverbs...and his songs were one thousand and five' (1 Kings 4:32) - to share God's wisdom, we thoughtfully employ modern tools while anchoring everything in Scripture.

Invitation to Partnership

We invite you to explore these resources and share your insights. As 'iron sharpens iron' (Proverbs 27:17), your engagement helps refine these tools for God's glory. If you encounter anything that seems to deviate from Biblical truth, please let us know via the link below.

Remember Jesus's words about the scribe 'trained for the kingdom of heaven, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old' (Matthew 13:52). Together, we can use both time-honored wisdom and new methods to deepen our understanding of Acts and its vital message for today's church.

'Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path'
Psalm 119:105