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About Berean.ai

Berean.ai exists to encourage people to read, study, and think carefully about the Bible.

The project began in 2022 as a simple search experience paired with a custom fine-tuned model. Over time, it grew as people brought not only Bible questions, but also theological questions and real-life questions shaped by faith. Today, Berean.ai has answered millions of questions and has evolved into two distinct modes: Classic Q&A for direct biblical and life questions, and Scholar for deeper research and study.

The name Berean comes from Acts 17:11. The Bereans were commended because they received the message eagerly and examined the Scriptures daily to see whether what they were hearing was true. That spirit is central to this site.

Berean.ai is meant to be a tool that helps people ask honest questions, explore Scripture, and grow in biblical understanding. But it is not a replacement for reading the Bible itself, and it is not above correction. Like any teacher, commentary, sermon, or tool, Berean.ai should be tested against Scripture.

The Word of God is the final authority and the final truth. Our hope is that Berean.ai helps direct people back to Scripture with greater hunger, greater care, and greater confidence.

Berean.ai does cost money to build, maintain, and operate. Even so, I view it as a ministry first. The goal is not simply to build a product, but to create something genuinely useful that encourages people to engage more deeply with Scripture.

Grace and peace,

Sunny Paul Smith
Founder, Berean.ai