For someone from the last century, born there in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, many things you see today were just items from science fiction movies. No one would have imagined that computers would interact with telephones, let alone having the possibility of communicating with the world using tools such as the internet, real-time translators, photographing and sharing a photo in a newspaper at the exact moment that a fact is happening. happening.
Really, a very fast growth of a world that until then, it was not imagined to have: a virtual world. Within this virtual universe, many times we receive a phone call that is actually talking to a robot, a virtual robot, it is programmed to direct us as we communicate with it. And so on, depending on what you search on the internet, later on, an offer to sell what you were searching for appears.
In addition, we have Alexa, Amazon's voice assistant, Siri, from Apple, and that's not to mention Google itself , which seems to already suggest many items for your search for names, images, etc. All this is part of the combination of advanced programming systems and computers with a huge volume of data resulting in what is called artificial intelligence today. This artificial intelligence is capable of performing some tasks for humans.
And that includes autonomous cars, customer service systems, industrial robots, navigation systems and other diverse areas, even areas of research on a particular subject. That is, if you use an artificial intelligence system like ChatGPT you can write a good text on the most diverse subjects. And that's where a question comes in: what if I research a subject from the Holy Bible?
Can I use artificial intelligence to interpret the Bible? Can I use artificial intelligence texts to do a Bible study or preaching outline? Hello Are you okay?
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Now, after this brief information about the channel, let's go to the video about using artificial intelligence to study and interpret the Holy Bible. First of all Now that we understand a few things about artificial intelligence, we can go a little further on the topic of the video about whether or not to use this intelligence in the study of the Holy Bible. It is important to point out that an artificial intelligence system, as already noted, makes use of a large volume of data, of the most diverse information already stored.
Any interaction or response from an artificial intelligence system is based on what it already knows, what it has been previously programmed. That said, the system to be used to test for a certain subject in the Bible is one of the best known today, ChatGPT from the company OpenAI. Many people are making use of this system for research work, text formulation, programming, product research, video scripts, etc.
On the initial screen of this system , some information already appears showing the limitations of the system, stating that "occasionally it may generate incorrect information", in addition, the system also informs that "occasionally it may produce harmful instructions or biased content" and that "limited knowledge of the world and post-2021 events”. All this based on the data the system has access to, and if this universe of data contains incorrect and biased information, consequently, the answers will also be incorrect and biased. Therefore, a lot of attention and some previous knowledge about the subject you are going to research is necessary , as there may be incorrect and biased answers.
That is, to be on the back foot with every response given by the system. Using ChatGPT A first test done was “explain the 23rd Psalm”, and in response I got the following information: “Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known and beloved psalms in the Bible. It is a psalm of confidence and comfort that expresses the psalmist's faith in God as his Shepherd and Guide.
The psalmist begins the psalm by stating that God is his Shepherd, and that he will not lack for anything. This means that God is always there to care for and guide the psalmist, and that he does not have to worry about the basic necessities of life, such as food and shelter. The psalmist goes on to say that God guides him along green paths, where he finds rest and renewal.
This means that God guides the psalmist in paths of peace and joy, away from dark and dangerous places. The psalmist also speaks of the goodness of God, which restores his soul and sustains him even in the midst of trials and adversity. This means that God is faithful and loving, and that he never abandons those who trust him.
The psalmist also speaks of God's presence in the presence of enemies, which means that he feels God's protection and support even when facing challenges and dangers. Furthermore, the psalmist states that God prepares a table for him in the presence of his enemies, which means that he is encouraging and gracious even when he faces difficulties. In summary, Psalm 23 is a psalm of confidence and comfort that expresses the psalmist's faith in God as their Shepherd and Guide, and that highlights the abundance and presence of God in the lives of those who trust in him, even in adversity.
Really, surprising! No exaggerations, discrepancies or disagreements with most biblical commentaries. Another question asked was of a theological nature: “Is Jesus God?
” And in response I got the following information: “The question of whether Jesus is God is a controversial issue and depends on the theological perspective. In Christianity, most denominations consider Jesus as God incarnate, that is, the divine manifestation in human form. This is based on biblical passages that affirm Jesus' statement, as well as Christian tradition and the teaching of the Trinitarian doctrine, which affirms the existence of a Trinity composed of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
However, other religions and theological currents may have different perspectives on the nature of Jesus. In the Christian faith, Jesus is considered God, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father. Belief in the religion of Jesus is one of the central teachings of Christianity and is expressed in many New Testament books, including the Gospel of John.
According to Christian tradition, Jesus is seen as the incarnation of God on earth, having manifested himself as a man while at the same time being eternal God. This belief is expressed in the doctrine of the Trinity, in which God is seen as being a single entity with three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ” A very simple answer, showing that the divinity of Jesus is not unanimous within Christianity itself.
In addition, he spoke briefly about the doctrine of the Trinity. Before doing a more in-depth test of this system, a short break here in the video to ask you to subscribe here on the channel. Once subscribed, also click on the notification bell to be notified when a new video is posted here.
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That said, let's take a deeper look at this artificial intelligence system and see what happens. A Deeper Test Since the previous answer mentioned the Trinity, so I decided to take a good deep dive into the doctrine of the Trinity by asking “what is perichoresis,” and the answer was this: “Perichoresis is a medical condition in which the abdominal contents (intestines, stomach, etc. ) inherits out of the abdomen through an opening in the abdominal wall.
It is a serious condition that can be caused by injuries to the abdominal wall, such as surgery or traumatic injury, or underlying medical conditions such as obesity or muscle disorders. Perichoresis can lead to serious complications such as infection and often requires emergency treatment. ” Really an answer totally out of the theological context.
I don't know if there is a term in medicine similar to perichoresis, but the answer was totally in the medical universe. In a very simple way, in theology, according to the CPAD's Theological Dictionary, perichoresis is the relationship between the Persons of the Trinity. An intimate, redemptive and completely harmonious relationship.
Conclusion I did other tests regarding the Bible texts of John 1. 1, John 3. 16 and others, and the conclusion I reached is the following: As artificial intelligence is based on data already stored in their systems, then, simple themes that are more popular, there is a large amount of texts all over the internet in the most varied languages, so there is a greater probability of clearly exposing the subject, such as Psalm 23 .
an infinity of data (texts and videos) in the virtual world, making it easier to present an answer. On the other hand, a deeper and more complex theme in theology such as perichoresis, the response obtained was completely wrong. In this way, if you want to make use of artificial intelligence for the study of the Holy Bible and theology, it is very good to be cautious, attentive and have a certain knowledge about the subject.
For as the ChatGPT system itself informs “it may occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content”. For me, it is still better to resort to books, study Bibles, biblical commentaries and other literature. In addition to being more reliable, research in books and transcribed onto paper or the computer improves intelligence and enriches knowledge.
