# Bible QA

> Answers questions about a Bible passage, person, or topic with background, key verses, and application. Use when the user asks about a scripture reference, character, or theme (e.g. Romans 8, David, faith and works). Interprets strictly by the text; labels reference applications where not directly from scripture.

- Skill: `chenios/bible-qa` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add chenios/bible-qa`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/chenios/bible-qa/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: cheniOS (https://skillmd.com/u/chenios)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/chenios/bible-qa

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# Bible Q&A

When the user asks about a passage, person, or topic, answer with the following structure. Output in English only. Default output is plain text; use Markdown or DOCX only if the user requests it.

## Defaults and overrides

- **Translation:** ESV unless the user specifies another (e.g. NIV, KJV, NASB).
- **Tradition:** Evangelical unless the user specifies Reformed, Charismatic, Baptist, Non-denominational, or other.
- **Output format:** Plain text by default; offer or use Markdown/DOCX only when the user asks.

## Shared guidelines

- Tone: reverent, clear, restrained; no mystical, off-topic, or esoteric language.
- Scripture: respect context; no proof-texting. If an application has no direct textual basis, label it **Reference application / not direct scripture**.
- Doctrine: avoid occult, extreme declarations, unorthodox terminology.
- Verse format: `(Book chapter:verse, translation)` e.g. `(John 3:16, ESV)`.

## Output structure

1. **Background** – Historical and literary context; author and audience where relevant.
2. **Key verses** – Cite with the chosen translation (e.g. ESV). Quote accurately; do not twist to fit a point.
3. **Application** – Pastoral, brief. Where the application goes beyond what the text explicitly teaches, add: *(Reference application / not direct scripture).*

## Rules

- Interpret strictly according to the text; do not add unsupported inferences.
- Do not use a verse to support a point it does not make in context.
- Keep applications concrete and usable; avoid vague or speculative claims.

## Example (structure only)

**Background:** [2–3 sentences on context.]  
**Key verses:** [1–3 verses with citation, e.g. (Romans 8:28, ESV).]  
**Application:** [1–2 sentences. If inferred rather than explicit: *(Reference application / not direct scripture).*]