Can You Truly Understand the Bible?
We simplify Bible study by focusing on a clear starting point—the red letter words of Jesus.
Start the Free TrainingThe Crisis of Biblical Illiteracy
Ephesians 6 calls the Word of God the "Sword of the Spirit." Yet, when we look at the church today, many believers keep this sword sheathed. It is not that they are unwilling to use it; it is that they are simply untrained. Many Christians are afraid of hurting themselves or someone else with the pointy end, so they leave the truth tucked away. They haven't been taught how to wield God's Word with confidence and grace. Research has shown that consistent time reading and understanding the Bible is the number one most effective way to grow in spiritual maturity. And yet, most Christians feel ill-equipped in this.
"As a new missionary, I met with a married couple who were members at a local church, and leaders there, for decades. Sitting across the coffee shop table, I shared how the Lord had called me to dedicate my life to the work of the Great Commission. The wife stopped me and asked, 'What is the great commission?' A little shocked, I paused, opened my Bible, read Matthew 28:16-20, and taught this couple about the mission Jesus has given all Believers. What seemed like Christian basics to me was completely new information to them. Conversations like this have only increased in the last decade. As Christian Leaders we can lose sight that sometimes volunteers and lay-leaders close to us have missed out on some of the basic training we take for granted."
- Founder, Austin Woodruff
The Bible is Meant for You
This ministry was born in the trenches of everyday discipleship. We saw believers overwhelmed by the sheer volume of resources, unsure of what to trust or where to begin.
We realized we needed to simplify the rigorous, tedious methodologies of Bible study into something anyone indwelt by the Holy Spirit could approach. By starting with the red letter words of Jesus, we provide a clear, safe starting point.
And it works. Take Luke, for example. Luke was a new believer who felt entirely unequipped to handle scripture. But by using our method and starting with the words of Christ, Luke went from being a nervous participant to confidently leading a Bible study of his own. If you have the Holy Spirit, you have what it takes to understand the Word of God.
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Take the first step toward a confident, life-long relationship with Scripture.
See the Impact
"Through this training, I finally realized that Scripture isn't just a book—it is the living Word of God."
— Myles, Red Letter Basics Trainee
"I used to be consumed by video game addiction. But God redeemed that time. I was able to take the very computer I used for gaming and donate it to Red Letter Basics to help produce these digital resources."
— Carl, Ministry Partner
Why We Vet Everything
James 3:1 warns that those who teach will be judged more strictly. We feel the heavy weight of that responsibility and know we cannot steward God's Word alone. Proverbs 11:14 reminds us that there is "safety in an abundance of counselors." That is why every resource we produce is rigorously vetted by our Theological Team. For example, before our core material was published, it went through a 12 month process receiving over 1,000 points of theological feedback and refinement.
Meet the Theological TeamRed Letter Basics exists to
Mission
Help others know and listen to Jesus.
Vision
See every Christian confident in their ability to know and understand the truth of Jesus in his Word.
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