Using ChatGPT as a Bible Study Partner

Using ChatGPT for Bible study by asking deep questions, exploring themes, and learning through guided prompts for a more personal and thoughtful approach.

I have been reading the Bible for over 20 years. Each year, I attempt to read it cover to cover.

So far, I read it from a theological perspective.

Though I applied many Biblical concepts & benefited from them, I never took a systemic study with this point of view.

Recently, I began reading the Bible using ChatGPT as a study partner.

As I start, I ask:
• Give me summary of the chapter, main themes, and characters.
• How are Jesus and the Holy Spirit represented?
• What characteristics of man and God are revealed here?

Then I read verse by verse and ask as many questions as I have.

I ask tough questions I've in mind or what others have asked. I am not satisfied with surface level answers like "oh that's God" or "don't question the Bible"

As an example: This was my question in Genesis 4 (about Cain killing Abel)

Abel was righteous. He did the right thing. Yet God didnt protect him. What’s does it say abt being righteous? Why shud we do the right things if God wouldn’t protect us.

I enjoy the answers given by ChatGPT.

Since I already read the Bible and have read commentaries and explanations, I can cross-verify the answers.

ChatGPT has become a good Bible study partner.

I've planned to share my study in the coming days.

# Why I’m Sharing This:

  1. Consume–Produce–Engage Framework
    I’ve used this method to learn project management, software development, and value investing (see: Self Guided Learning). I’m applying it to Bible study now.
  2. Writing as a Learning Tool
    • Paper journaling shaped my meditations in one way
    • Digital note-taking shaped them differently
    • Tweeting (limited to 280 characters) forces clarity: one tweet = one thought
  3. Learning in Public
    Twitter used to be great for thoughtful debate and questions. It may not be that anymore, but I'm still hoping to spark honest, kind, and meaningful engagement from others.
  4. Template for Learning Anything with GPT
    I’m also using this as a model to explore other fields with GPT:
    • What kinds of prompts get good answers?
    • How does GPT challenge your thinking?
    • How do you learn with GPT—not just get answers?

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