Red Letter Basics

Know and listen to Jesus
Basic Bible training that starts with His words.

Reading the Bible can feel overwhelming. We help you start simple, build confidence, and connect Scripture to real life — beginning with the red letter words of Jesus.

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What you’ll get

A clear starting point
Begin with Jesus, then connect the whole Bible.
Simple training
Knowing the right questions to ask empowers you.
Resources that last
Books, guides, and videos to help you engage with Jesus.

Vision

See every Christian confident in their ability to know and
understand the truth of Jesus in His Word.

The Problem

Reading and understanding the Bible is a common struggle.

Without healthy Bible engagement, faith drifts and spiritual growth stalls. Many believers want to know God’s Word — but knowing where to start feels out of reach.

The Solution

Basic Bible training with a clear starting point: the words of Jesus.

Psalm 119:130 says, “The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple” (ESV). God intends His Word to be read and understood — and basic training helps people step into that confidence. 

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A simple way to start.

Red Letter Basics gives you a repeatable process to understand Biblical Truth that begins with Jesus and builds outward into the whole Bible — helping you grow in clarity and confidence over time.

Step 1

Start with Jesus

Observeing the text and build healthy Bible reading habits!

Step 2

Understand the text

Interpereting God's Word doesn't have to be complicated, but it does require effort and intentionality.

Step 3

Live with Confidence

Applying Biblical Truth and experience the life change Jesus has waiting for you!


Learn this process through the book.

The Book Red Letter Basics: What Does Jesus Say? is the core resource that guides you through this method. Covering 130+ topics, it trains you to start with Jesus, follow the thread of Scripture, and apply truth with clarity — supported by practical appendices like “Meet the Gospel Writers,” “Who Is the Christian God?” and foundational Bible study tools.

Ready to build real Bible-reading confidence?

“Why start with Jesus?”

The Gospels are the clearest starting point for new Bible readers. Beginning with Jesus builds a strong foundation for understanding the rest of Scripture.

See the impact

Stories like these are why we do what we do — helping people move from uncertainty to confidence in Scripture.

Growing with Jesus

Connor - My relationship with Jesus has grown through Red Letter Basics… now I actually enjoy it and learning what I actually believe.

A love for Scripture

Ross -I began to rekindle a love for Scripture and God’s Word and Truth… it felt like I was looking at it for the first time.

Security in my faith

Preston - I definitely feel a reinforcement and security in my own faith… I have Red Letter Basics to reference for direction toward Truth.

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Resources to help you grow

Whether you learn best through video or print, we’ve built tools that help you keep Scripture simple, clear, and connected to Jesus.

 

Digital Resources

Training videos and simple teaching that give you context and confidence for understanding God’s Truth.

 

Print Resources

With 135+ topics, the book and guides help you quickly find Jesus’ words and follow the Bible’s thread.

Help people know and listen to Jesus.

If Red Letter Basics has helped you (or if you want to help others gain confidence in Scripture), your support makes free training and affordable resources possible.