Ask a Question

Get Scripture-grounded answers to your questions about faith, theology, and the Bible.

What You Can Ask

TheoScriptura's AI is trained to answer questions about:

• Scripture interpretation — "What does John 1:1 mean?"
• Theological concepts — "What is justification by faith?"
• Biblical history — "Who were the Pharisees?"
• Christian living — "How can I pray more effectively?"
• Denominational perspectives — "What do Catholics believe about Mary?"
• Comparative theology — "How do Reformed and Arminian views differ?"

How to Ask

1. Tap Ask in the bottom navigation
2. You'll see: "What would you like to understand?"
3. Type your question in the input field
4. Tap the send button (arrow icon)

Question Suggestions

The home screen offers suggested questions to inspire your study:

• "What does it mean to follow the light of Christ?"
• "How do we recognize God's presence in our lives?"
• "What can we learn from the Magi's journey to Jesus?"

Tap any suggestion to ask it immediately.

Ask About a Passage

While reading a plan, you can ask about the current passage:

1. Tap Ask about this passage at the top of the reading
2. Ask questions specifically about that Scripture
3. Get context-aware answers

Response Format

Answers include:

• Key Verse — A relevant Scripture reference
• Main Answer — Clear, accessible explanation
• Theological Context — Insights from Christian tradition
• Sources — References to theologians and commentators cited

Tips for Good Questions

Be Specific

❌ "Tell me about Jesus" ✅ "What does Jesus mean by 'living water' in John 4?"

Ask One Thing at a Time

❌ "Explain the Trinity, salvation, and end times" ✅ "How do Christians understand the Trinity?"

Include Context

❌ "What does this verse mean?" ✅ "What does Paul mean by 'thorn in the flesh' in 2 Corinthians 12?"

Next Steps

• Understanding Answers
• Tradition Focus
• Daily Limits