Looking for a free AI tool that takes Scripture seriously — not just as a reference, but as the authoritative Word of God? Navigate The Way ✝️ (NTW) is an AI assistant built on a conservative, reformed, evangelical foundation, designed to help pastors, Bible study leaders, and everyday believers dig deeper into theology with clarity and conviction.^1
Created by Ted Hallum — a U.S. Army veteran, two-time Bronze Star recipient, and current Director of Analytics & Information Management at Ligonier Ministries — NTW is offered completely free as what Hallum calls a "theological stewardship" to the Church.^2 The tool is grounded in the historical-grammatical method of Scripture interpretation and uses the BSB and WEB translations through AO Lab's Free Use Bible API for direct, accurate Scripture access. Its system prompt is fully open source under AGPL-3.0 and publicly available for scrutiny on GitHub.^3
NTW is available on two platforms: as a custom GPT on ChatGPT (running GPT-5.3-Instant), and through Apologist Agent — a Christian-owned platform where it's accessible without any account (running GPT-5.2-Instant).^1 The tool also has a companion podcast where AI co-hosts explore Scripture passage by passage.^4
Why Christians Love It"This app is better than sliced bread! I have learned so much! Navigate The Way ✝️ is simply the best [Bible & theology] research tool I have ever encountered." — Kurt N. from Germany, March 2026^5
"When I asked for a comparative view of R.C. Sproul and Tim Keller's perspectives... the tool didn't just summarize their views — it corrected my original premise. It pointed out that a man does not stand over Scripture to interpret it creatively; rather, Scripture interprets the man." — Jaemi Aoh, March 2026^5
"NTW✝️ has proven to be reliable and is now a dependable tool that I will continue to use in the future." — Randy Crawford, Soldier of Faith Ministries^5
Notable- Ted Hallum serves at Ligonier Ministries and holds a BS in Biblical Studies from Toccoa Falls College and an MS in Business Analytics from William & Mary^2
- Open-source system prompt (PROMPT_VERSION: 20260318) — full transparency into how the AI is instructed^3
- Powered by AO Lab's Free Use Bible API with direct access to BSB, WEB, and original-language texts (Hebrew WLC, Greek SBL GNT)^1
- Co-authored a white paper with Jake Carlson (The Apologist Project) on "Generative AI in Christian Evangelism"^6
- Active GitHub development with 401 commits, latest update March 31, 2026^3
- OpenAI temporarily revoked public access to NTW on ChatGPT, prompting Hallum to diversify to Apologist Agent — a Christian-owned platform^7
