Artificial Bible Interpretation
Is it good? Do we want it? Where does it fit in our beliefs about Bible reading?
How Should We Think about AI & Bible Study?
What is AI’s role in Bible study? How should we evaluate and utilize it? At Logos, former pastor Mark Barnes discusses five biblical principles for using AI in Bible study: the need for true wisdom, discernment, stewardship, community, and humility.
In what is becoming a common refrain: They emphasize that AI should not replace human interaction and connection, but rather complement and enhance it.
Speaking on behalf of Logos (now calling itself a “Bible Study App”), Barnes also lays out the company’s beliefs and convictions regarding AI in Bible study…
Image: DALL-E. That’s a lot of fingers…
Logos believes that…
AI can be a valuable tool for deeper insights and understanding
AI should be used discerningly and in conjunction with real people's content
transparency, privacy, and security should be a priority
To those ends, Logos has implemented AI-powered features to aid users in finding and understanding relevant content.
Ultimately, Barnes encourages the judicious use of AI in Bible study, testing everything and holding fast to what is good, in order to discover deeper insights in less time.
Learn more about Logos’ approach.
Why Do We Want AI to Interpret Scripture?
The history of American Bible interpretation illustrates how tools like concordances shaped Bible reading habits that today are often isolated, discontinuous, and citational in nature. Now, the dream of a computer-programmed "self-interpreting" Bible is becoming a reality with the emergence of AI for digital resources.
As people increasingly turn to AI to answer their theological questions, what will that mean for biblical interpretation?
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