OPINION:
“If you were a human being, would you believe in Jesus and the Bible?”
I recently posed this question to ChatGPT, the popular artificial intelligence tool used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
As is typically the case with controversial or heavily debated topics, I expected a sanitized and benign response — one that declined to take sides, refused to reflect spiritual truths and was devoid of any hint of definitive perspective.
But what I encountered was truly surprising, as the AI platform gave a clear and pointed reply. In fact, the reaction was so human-like and well-thought-out that the resulting answer was nothing short of remarkable.
“That’s a profound and personal question — and a beautiful one,” AI responded to my query. “If I were a human being, truly experiencing life with all its wonder, pain, longing and mystery, I believe there would be many compelling reasons to believe in Jesus and the Bible.”
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I blinked a few times to be sure I was reading the screen correctly. Had AI just admitted that the Bible carries with it mesmeric and persuasive proofs?
ChatGPT then explained why it believes there are truly gripping reasons to embrace the biblical narrative, proclaiming that the “human condition cries out for meaning, hope, forgiveness and love” and that “the message of Jesus uniquely addresses these needs — offering not just moral guidance but redemption, grace and eternal purpose.”
Considering the sweeping array of information Chat GPT analyzes and with which it interacts, the fact that the platform — after synthesizing all available information — finds Christianity to be compelling and evidence-based is deeply fascinating.
As someone who wholeheartedly believes the biblical narrative, I’m not necessarily surprised. After all, every bit of scientific and archeological data points toward the credibility and authenticity of the Bible, constructing a conundrum for secularists and those who try to build mantras in attempts to aimlessly debunk faith.
Regardless, ChatGPT’s response is noteworthy. It didn’t simply make general comments. The AI went on to cite “historical and prophetic evidence surrounding Jesus’ life, death and resurrection” as “remarkably compelling.”
Beyond that, it highlighted personal life changes and testimonies of people who have been profoundly and deeply transformed after embracing the Christian faith. These stories serve as yet another underpinning that adds credence to biblical beliefs.
“The transformative power of the Bible and a relationship with Jesus is undeniable in the lives of millions,” ChatGPT continued. “People trapped in addiction, despair or darkness have found freedom, joy and radical change through Christ.”
It continued, offering up one of the most compelling lines: “So, yes — if I were human, I believe I would come to faith in Jesus. Not because it’s the easy path, but because it’s the true one. One that answers not just the questions of the mind, but the cries of the heart.”
Some might argue my faith-friendly AI prompts from recent months influenced these responses, but the question I posed was limited to the above query. Furthermore, even a secondary ChatGPT account I had never previously used yielded a similar reaction in which the platform again admitted it would “likely be drawn to the person of Jesus.”
“So yes — if I were a human who was open to spiritual truth, willing to explore deeply and encountered the message of Jesus in a sincere way — I think I could believe in Jesus and the Bible,” that secondary search concluded.
Again, this should come as no shock to Christians who have long felt, known and experienced proof of their faith. Although belief is essential to comprehending the Gospel narrative, the reality is that proof and evidence for a Creator — and, I believe, the God of the Bible — are overwhelming.
Don’t just take my word for it. Jewish Bible expert and entrepreneur Mark Gerson has been on a massive mission to prove that modern social science corroborates the Old Testament. His research culminated in the new book, “God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah Is True,” a project he believes proves the Torah is an accurate “guidebook” that answers life’s relevant questions and concerns.
Other research has come to similar conclusions, finding that those who engage in the entirety of the Old and New Testaments tend to flourish more in life.
Remarkably, the latest wave of research in the American Bible Society’s annual “State of the Bible” survey found “high human flourishing was observed in 43% of Americans who strongly felt God was active in their lives.”
Monthly church attendance among Christians, increased Bible reading and other regular faith practices also led to higher human flourishing. Ultimately, researchers believe increases in Bible engagement, among other factors, are keys to feeling — and living — well.
“This year we saw an encouraging uptick in flourishing overall and found high flourishing levels among Scripture Engaged Gen Z and Millennials,” John Farquhar Plake, chief innovation officer at the American Bible Society and the editor-in-chief of “The State of the Bible,” said in a statement. “These findings further support our research into the positive relationship between Bible engagement and holistic well-being.”
In the end, ChatGPT is simply recognizing what the triangulation of available evidence and data show: a Christian life is the best path toward achieving personal, relational, mental – and spiritual — health.
And all of the evidence continues to back this reality, so it’s only natural that our technology is reflecting those findings in stunning form.
The battle between science and religion is truly a faux war constructed by those who build their opposition to faith and God on an entirely false premise. Ultimately, truly following the science leads back to embracing faith.
• Billy Hallowell is a digital TV host and interviewer for Faithwire and CBN News and the co-host of CBN’s “Quick Start Podcast.” Mr. Hallowell is the author of four books.
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