Our mission
Making scripture accessible to the intellectually curious
BibleTimes was founded in response to a basic observation: many people, including many Christians, have not read the Bible. We believe this is a salient issue; the Bible is the single most consequential text to Western history, and its contents are increasingly abstracted by institutions and political actors.
We understand the impracticality of dedicated Bible study for most people. Life is demanding. But we still believe these texts matter profoundly. We built BibleTimes to improve access to the most influential corpus of text to our civilization. Most people cannot dedicate a year to dedicated study of the Bible, but can use BibleTimes to consume one passage a day. That may not sound like a lot, but one passage a day is one passage more than most people get. Key passages can be consumed routinely, interpreted with context, and ruminated on over the course of a day.
Our goal is to spread awareness of the most foundational text in Western history and to support your pursuit of greater understanding. We are not here to tell you what to believe. We are here to give you access to the source material and to the interpretive traditions, tensions, and debates that have shaped how these words have been understood across two thousand years. BibleTimes is proudly independent and unaffiliated with any institution, and hopes to cultivate an enlightening experience for users.
FAQs
Q:Who is BibleTimes for?
BibleTimes is for the intellectually curious. We built it to appeal to anybody who wants to understand the Bible better: skeptics and believers, Christians and secularists, theologians and academics. All are welcome.
Q:What makes BibleTimes different?
We are independent scholars who believe that scripture is best understood from the source. We are interested in interpretations grounded in philosophy, structure, and history; we actively avoid politics. Where clear theological or institutional divisions exist, we represent the debates fairly, charitably, and historically. We have no goal of promoting any specific brand of Christianity, hence our independence and lack of affiliation with any institution.
Q:Do you favor a particular denomination of Christianity?
No. BibleTimes promotes an understanding of the Bible based on our best interpretations of scripture, history, and theology, but we do not favor any particular denomination. Where significant interpretive debate or dispute exists, we represent the theological divide as fairly and charitably as possible. Our goal is illumination, not conversion.
Q:What is your interpretive approach?
We deliberately occupy the middle ground between two poles. Pure theology assumes absolute scriptural authority; pure biblical scholarship often promotes skeptical reconstruction based solely on historical evidence. We believe neither extreme serves understanding well. Our approach is intentionally pragmatic: we apply established theological frameworks where they illuminate meaning, while remaining data-driven and anchored in historical and textual evidence. We take the texts seriously as both sacred literature and historical documents. Truth is our north star.
Q:Why the need for BibleTimes?
We believe a religious technology renaissance is underway. Just as the printing press enabled mass literacy and democratized access to scripture, so too does AI, data analytics, and modern technology enable re-discovery of ancient truths. The message deserves every advantage modern tools can provide. Technology is not a replacement for contemplation; it is a delivery mechanism that meets people where they are.
Q:Why the King James Version?
We understand the long and ongoing debate about Bible translations. We focus on the KJV because of its unique placement as the first major English translation and its unmatched influence on Western literature, law, and moral philosophy. Where significant translatory discrepancies exist across versions, we aim to highlight them. Other translations may follow, but the KJV provides the essential foundation.
Q:Why does everyone receive the same passage each day?
This is a deliberate choice to build community. We take inspiration from applications that unite users around shared daily content. When thousands of people read and reflect on the same text together, conversation becomes possible. You can discuss today's passage with friends, colleagues, or fellow readers, knowing you're engaging with the same material. Shared experience builds shared understanding, and shared understanding builds community.
Q:What are the most popular features?
Our readers love the daily email devotionals, a curated passage delivered to your inbox each morning. The complete KJV Bible with navigation is widely used, along with curated passages featuring theological context and historical interpretations.
Q:Will there be a community?
We aim to develop a digital community where people can exchange understanding and interpretations, without political affiliation or institutional preference. Collective wisdom emerges when diverse perspectives engage thoughtfully with shared texts.
Q:Do I need an account to read the Bible?
No. You can browse the Bible without an account. The Word should be accessible to everyone. An account is only needed for daily email delivery and subscriber features.
Q:How can I share feedback?
Reach out to us at admin@bibletimes.app. We actually listen.