Christian Apologetics

Is faith blind?

Biblical faith is not believing without reason; it is trusting a reliable object on the basis of sufficient evidence.

Biblical faith is not believing without reason; it is trusting a reliable object on the basis of sufficient evidence.

Everyone lives by trust somewhere, whether in memory, testimony, or reasoning they did not personally verify. Christianity says faith is a rational response to what God has revealed, not a leap into darkness with no basis at all.

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κήρυγμα

Understanding
Scripture clearly.

Structured Scripture study for serious understanding. Verse by verse, context-aware, theologically grounded, and distraction-free.

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Bible study

Structured explanation of Scripture with context, theology, language insights, and commentary.

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Apologetics

Questions people ask
about Christianity

Clear, research-based responses to difficult questions about Christianity, Scripture, theology, and history.

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APOLOGETICS

Questions people ask about Christianity.

Clear, research-based responses to difficult questions about Christianity, Scripture, theology, and history.

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How Keryg works

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Read the passage

Scripture is presented verse-by-verse in context.

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Study the meaning

Language, theology, historical background, and commentary are explained clearly.

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Deepen understanding

Cross references, guides, and structured learning paths help connect ideas across Scripture.

Keryg Books

Bible books for children are coming soon.

We are currently developing a collection of clear, age-appropriate Bible stories for children. The books are still being written and prepared and are not yet available.

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Study guides

Sermon-based study series built for structured teaching and theological depth. Explore each series topic and open dedicated message collections.

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Keywords

Scripture Entry

Open the chapter in Bible Study when you want to read the text alongside notes and cross references.

Reasoned defense

Questions Worth Asking

Explore evidence, theology, history, science, philosophy, and difficult questions about Christianity.

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Explore the major Christian interpretations of important theological questions and understand where believers agree and disagree.

Keryg

About Keryg

The Bible, made understandable.

The Bible, Made Understandable

Keryg exists for one reason: to help people understand the Bible.

Not skim it or collect verses from it. Understand it, the way it was meant to be read, in context, with care, and with the confidence that comes from knowing the ground you're standing on is solid.

We built Keryg because too much Bible content online falls into one of two traps. Either it oversimplifies Scripture into disconnected quotes and inspirational captions, or it buries readers in academic language that only trained scholars can follow. We wanted something in between: a place serious enough to trust, and clear enough to actually use.

Why “Keryg”

The name comes from the Greek word κήρυγμα, kērygma, the proclamation of the gospel. It's the word the earliest Christians used for the message itself, not commentary about the message, not opinions around it, the thing that was actually preached.

That's the standard we're aiming at. Everything on this site should trace back to what Scripture actually says.

What You'll Find Here

Keryg brings together Bible translations, study tools, original-language resources, historical context, and apologetics content in one place, so you're not piecing together answers from a dozen different websites of varying quality.

Whether you're reading through a book of the Bible for the first time, working through a difficult passage, preparing to teach, or wrestling with a hard question about the faith, Keryg is built to meet you where you are and help you go deeper.

Who Keryg Is For

Keryg is for the person who wants to understand their Bible, not just read it. That includes new believers still learning their way around Scripture, longtime Christians who want to study more carefully, students preparing lessons or papers, and anyone genuinely asking whether Christianity is true and wants a fair, well-reasoned answer.

You don't need a seminary background to use Keryg. You just need to want to understand.

What Keryg Is Not

Keryg is not a church, and it doesn't replace one. We won't pastor you, disciple you, or walk with you through life, that's the calling of a local church and the people in it, and we'd encourage every reader to be planted in one.

Keryg is also not a place for theological spin. We're not here to make Scripture say what's convenient or persuade you through emotion rather than substance. Our aim is to help you see clearly what the text actually says and means, then trust you to respond to it honestly.

From the Founder

Keryg grew out of something personal.

I’m Ivan Ssentongo a Christian, husband, father, designer, and founder. I love the Bible and have always wanted to understand it more deeply: not only devotionally, but in context, paying attention to its language, history, literary setting, and wider story.

Finding all of that information in one clear and accessible place was often difficult. Many Bible resources are helpful, but they can also feel fragmented, highly technical, or disconnected from the questions people are actually asking.

Keryg was created to help close that gap.

The aim is simple: to build a thoughtful place where people can read Scripture with greater clarity, examine its historical and literary background, explore difficult questions, and connect individual passages to the broader message of the Bible.

Keryg does not ask readers to avoid serious study. It is designed to support it by bringing trusted resources, contextual information, and careful explanations into a format that is easier to use.

This project is part of my own continuing pursuit of understanding Scripture more faithfully, while making that process clearer and more accessible to others.

Our Foundation

Keryg is built on the historic Christian faith, the core beliefs that have united followers of Christ across centuries and traditions. You can read exactly what we believe on our Statement of Faith page, and see how we approach interpreting Scripture on our How We Interpret Scripture page.

Keep Exploring

This is still a young project, and we're building it carefully rather than quickly. New features, translations, and study tools are on the way. If you want to know how our content is reviewed, see our Editorial Standards page. If you have a question we haven't answered yet, visit our FAQ or reach out through our Contact page.

Thanks for being here. We hope Keryg helps you love God's Word a little more than you did before you found it.

The word

κήρυγμα

kérygma — Greek noun meaning proclamation or message. The content of what is declared, not the act of declaring it.

Tagline

Understanding Scripture clearly.

Two systems

A place serious enough to trust, and clear enough to actually use.

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Updates

A public record of the resources, improvements, corrections, and study tools added to Keryg over time.

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Statement of Faith

The beliefs that form the biblical foundation of everything Keryg publishes.

Introduction

Keryg exists to help people understand the Bible through faithful study, careful teaching, and thoughtful apologetics. Everything we publish is grounded in the historic Christian faith and points people to Jesus Christ.

The beliefs below are the essential doctrines that guide our work. They do not answer every theological question. They lay the biblical foundation Keryg is built on.

To learn how we study, interpret, and present Scripture, see our How We Interpret Scripture page.

Scripture

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the supreme authority for Christian faith and life. It is trustworthy in all that it teaches, and it reveals God's character, His plan of redemption, and His will for humanity.

God

We believe there is one eternal God who exists in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each person is fully God, sharing the same divine nature while remaining personally distinct.

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and lived a sinless life. He died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return to establish His kingdom.

Humanity and Sin

We believe every person is created in the image of God and carries inherent dignity and worth. Through sin, humanity became separated from God, and no human effort can restore that relationship.

Salvation

We believe salvation is God's gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone. His death and resurrection are the only sufficient sacrifice for sin. All who trust in Him are forgiven, reconciled to God, and given eternal life.

The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer. He produces spiritual growth, equips the Church for service, and empowers Christians to live in a way that reflects Christ.

The Church

We believe the Church is the body of Christ, made up of all who have placed their faith in Him. Believers are called to worship God, proclaim the gospel, encourage one another, and serve the world in love.

Christ's Return

We believe Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly. He will judge the living and the dead, establish His eternal kingdom, and bring God's plan of redemption to its complete fulfillment.

Closing Statement

Keryg is rooted in the historic Christian faith shared across the global Church. Faithful Christians may differ on many secondary questions, but these core beliefs have united followers of Christ for centuries and form the doctrinal foundation of everything we publish.

To see how Keryg approaches biblical interpretation, historical context, original languages, and differing theological perspectives, visit our How We Interpret Scripture page.

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How We Interpret Scripture

Understanding the Bible in context.

At Keryg, we believe the Bible should be read carefully, faithfully, and in context. Our goal is not to collect verses but to understand what God communicated through the biblical authors, and how those truths apply today.

Sincere Christians sometimes reach different conclusions on secondary issues. For that reason, we handle Scripture with humility, accuracy, and respect, letting the biblical text guide our conclusions rather than asking it to support ideas we already hold.

Our Principles

1. Scripture Interprets Scripture

The clearest way to understand the Bible is to read it as a unified whole. Difficult passages should be interpreted alongside clearer passages that address the same subject. No single verse should be isolated from the broader teaching of Scripture.

2. Context Comes First

Every passage is read within its immediate, literary, historical, and biblical context. Before asking, "What does this verse mean to me," we first ask, "What did it mean to its original audience." Understanding the original setting helps us apply Scripture faithfully today.

3. The Original Languages Matter

The Bible was written primarily in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Reliable translations faithfully communicate God's Word, but the original languages sometimes provide added clarity or reveal nuances that are not immediately apparent in English. When helpful, Keryg explains these words and compares how respected translations render them.

4. Literary Genre Matters

The Bible contains many forms of literature, including history, poetry, wisdom, prophecy, parables, letters, and apocalyptic writing. Each genre should be read according to its literary style. Poetry should not be interpreted like historical narrative, nor should symbolic visions be treated the same way as straightforward instruction.

5. History and Culture Matter

The Bible was written across many centuries within real historical cultures. Knowledge of geography, customs, languages, archaeology, and the political and religious world of the biblical authors often illuminates difficult passages without changing the message of Scripture. Historical context serves Scripture. It does not replace it.

6. Christ Is Central to Scripture

The Bible tells one unified story of God's work to redeem humanity through Jesus Christ. Both the Old and New Testaments point toward God's plan of redemption fulfilled in Christ. This does not mean every verse is directly about Jesus, but it does mean the Bible's central message finds its fulfillment in Him.

7. Essential and Secondary Doctrines

Historic Christianity has always distinguished between essential doctrines and matters where faithful believers reach different conclusions. On essential doctrines, Keryg presents the historic Christian position. On secondary matters, we explain the major biblical viewpoints fairly, present the strongest arguments for each, and identify clearly where Christians have historically disagreed. Our goal is understanding before persuasion.

8. Truth Above Tradition

We value the wisdom of the historic Church and learn from Christians throughout history. At the same time, no denomination, theologian, ministry, or tradition stands above Scripture. Every interpretation remains open to examination in light of the biblical text.

9. Questions Are Welcome

Studying Scripture often raises difficult questions. Rather than avoiding them, Keryg encourages thoughtful investigation, respectful discussion, and careful examination of the biblical evidence. Honest questions, approached with humility and a desire for truth, strengthen faith rather than weaken it.

Our Commitment

Our commitment is simple: to handle God's Word faithfully, explain it clearly, and encourage every reader to examine the Scriptures for themselves.

Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, we encourage every reader to test every teaching against Scripture, seeking truth with humility, diligence, and a willingness to learn.

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Editorial Standards

Our commitment to faithful, accurate, and responsible biblical resources.

Our Commitment

Every article, study, commentary, and Bible resource published on Keryg is guided by one principle: to present Scripture faithfully, accurately, and responsibly.

Our goal is not simply to publish content, but to provide resources that help people understand God's Word with confidence. Every resource goes through a structured editorial process before it becomes publicly available.

Our Sources

Biblical Texts

Keryg includes Bible translations obtained through both public-domain and openly licensed translations that may be stored and displayed within the platform, and licensed translations provided through official Bible providers and APIs, used according to their respective licensing agreements. Every Bible translation is displayed in accordance with its copyright and licensing requirements.

Commentaries and Study Resources

Our study resources draw from respected Christian commentaries, historical reference works, original-language datasets, and other biblical research tools that are either in the public domain, openly licensed for redistribution, or used under the permissions and terms provided by their publishers. Where required, proper attribution is maintained.

Original Languages

Where appropriate, Keryg references the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek using trusted linguistic datasets and lexical resources to help explain the meaning of biblical words and passages. These references are meant to illuminate the biblical text, not replace careful reading of Scripture.

Our Editorial Process

Draft. Content is researched and prepared using Scripture alongside historical, linguistic, and scholarly resources.

Review. The draft is examined for biblical accuracy, theological consistency, historical context, clarity, factual accuracy, and proper attribution where required. Supporting references are verified before publication.

Approval. Only content that has completed editorial review is approved for publication. Material that remains under review, or requires further work, is not made publicly available.

Publication. Approved content is published to Keryg and becomes available to readers. When significant corrections or improvements are made, published material may be updated to reflect the latest editorial review.

Ongoing Maintenance

Biblical scholarship continues to grow through manuscript research, archaeology, historical studies, and language research. As better information becomes available, Keryg reviews existing content and updates it where necessary, while preserving the integrity of Scripture. Where appropriate, substantial revisions may include update notes so readers understand what has changed.

Accuracy Over Speed

We value accuracy more than publishing quickly. If a topic requires additional research or review, publication may be delayed until sufficient evidence has been examined. Our aim is to produce resources readers can trust for years, not content that simply appears first.

Use of Technology

Keryg uses technology to assist with research, organization, and content preparation. Technology does not replace editorial judgment. Every published resource is expected to undergo human review before being approved for public release.

Corrections and Updates

Despite careful review, mistakes can occur. When factual, historical, biblical, or editorial errors are identified, we correct them promptly. We welcome thoughtful feedback that helps improve the accuracy and clarity of our resources.

Our Standard

Our responsibility is not merely to publish information, but to handle God's Word with care, integrity, and humility. We strive to ensure that everything published on Keryg reflects careful research, faithful interpretation, and a commitment to serving readers with resources they can trust.

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Study Original Languages

Why the original languages matter, and how Keryg makes them approachable.

Why the Original Languages Matter

The Bible was not originally written in English. The books of the Bible were written over many centuries in three primary languages:

Modern Bible translations faithfully communicate God's Word, but every language contains words, expressions, and cultural ideas that cannot always be represented perfectly in another. Studying the original languages can clarify meaning and deepen our understanding of Scripture.

Why Keryg Includes Original Language Tools

Our goal is not to turn every reader into a Hebrew or Greek scholar. Instead, we want to make these resources understandable and accessible to everyone. Throughout Keryg, you will find language tools that help explain important biblical words, phrases, and concepts when they contribute to a better understanding of the text.

What You'll Find

Hebrew

Hebrew is the primary language of the Old Testament. Keryg provides tools to explore Hebrew words, meanings, grammar, pronunciation, word roots, and occurrences throughout Scripture. These resources help readers see how important themes develop across the Old Testament.

Aramaic

Although only a small portion of the Bible was written in Aramaic, these passages provide valuable historical and theological insight. Where appropriate, Keryg includes language information for these passages alongside the surrounding biblical context.

Greek

The New Testament was written in Koine Greek, the common language of the eastern Roman Empire during the first century. Greek often provides additional insight into verb tenses, sentence structure, emphasis, and key theological terms. Where this helps clarify a passage, Keryg explains the language in plain English, without requiring readers to know Greek.

Word Studies

Many biblical words carry a range of meanings depending on their context. Rather than assigning a single definition to every occurrence, Keryg explains words within the specific passage being studied. Whenever possible, word studies include the original spelling, transliteration, pronunciation, meaning within the passage, other significant occurrences, and related biblical themes.

Strong's Numbers

Keryg uses Strong's numbers as reference tools to help readers locate Hebrew and Greek words across Scripture. Strong's numbers are indexes, not definitions. They make it easier to compare related passages and explore how biblical words are used throughout Scripture.

Grammar and Syntax

Sometimes a passage becomes clearer when we understand how a sentence is constructed in Hebrew or Greek. Where appropriate, Keryg explains grammatical features such as verb tense, participles, imperatives, conjunctions, and sentence structure. These explanations are included only when they help illuminate the meaning of the passage.

Comparing Bible Translations

No single English translation can capture every nuance of the original languages. For this reason, Keryg occasionally compares multiple translations where wording differs in a way that affects interpretation. These comparisons are meant to help readers understand the text more fully, not to suggest that one translation is always superior.

Our Approach

Original-language resources are meant to support Bible study, not replace it. We avoid building doctrine on isolated word definitions or grammatical details without considering the broader context of Scripture. Language studies should always be understood within the immediate passage, the literary context, the historical setting, and the teaching of Scripture as a whole.

Resources

Keryg's language tools are built using trusted biblical language resources, freely available datasets, and appropriately licensed materials. These include lexical databases, morphology datasets, and scholarly resources that are used in accordance with their respective licences and attribution requirements.

For a complete list of resources, see our Credits & Licences page.

Our Goal

Biblical languages can sometimes seem intimidating, but they do not have to be. Our aim is to make Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek approachable, helping readers better understand Scripture while keeping the focus where it belongs, on God's Word.

Resources

Credits & Licences

Building Keryg on trusted biblical resources.

Building Keryg on Trusted Biblical Resources

Keryg exists to help people study and understand the Bible with confidence. To achieve that, we carefully select the resources that power the platform, ensuring they are used lawfully, ethically, and in accordance with their respective licences.

Our library combines public-domain works and officially licensed resources. Some are freely available, others are provided under licence from their publishers. Every resource is reviewed before being integrated into Keryg, and we provide appropriate attribution wherever required. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

Bible Translations

Keryg supports multiple Bible translations to help readers compare renderings and better understand the biblical text. Depending on the translation, Scripture is provided through either:

We respect the copyright and licensing requirements of every translation we use.

Public Domain and Openly Licensed Translations

King James Version (KJV). The King James Version is in the public domain.

American Standard Version (ASV). The American Standard Version (1901) is in the public domain.

World English Bible (WEB). Scripture quotations marked WEB are taken from the World English Bible. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version and is released for free public use.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB). Scripture quotations marked BSB are taken from the Berean Standard Bible. The Berean Standard Bible is made available for free distribution by the Berean Bible Translation Committee. Copyright and attribution requirements are observed in accordance with the publisher's terms.

Open English Bible (OEB). Scripture quotations marked OEB are taken from the Open English Bible. The Open English Bible is released under an open licence for public use.

Licensed Bible Translations

Some translations are provided through licensed Bible services rather than stored directly within Keryg. These may include, but are not limited to:

These translations remain the copyright of their respective publishers and are displayed only in accordance with the licensing agreements under which they are provided.

Bible API

Some Bible translations are delivered through API.Bible. Bible text supplied through API.Bible is used in accordance with API.Bible's licensing terms and the copyright requirements of each translation's publisher.

Biblical Commentaries

Keryg incorporates respected Christian commentaries to help explain the historical and theological context of Scripture. Many of these works are in the public domain and have served Christians for generations. Examples include:

These resources supplement Scripture but do not replace it.

Original Language Resources

To help readers understand the meaning of biblical words and phrases, Keryg references trusted Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek resources. These include lexical, morphological, and linguistic datasets, drawn from freely available projects and appropriately licensed sources. Where required, attribution is provided in accordance with the licence of each resource.

STEP Bible

Original-language data and biblical study resources are provided in part through the STEP Bible project, developed by Tyndale House, Cambridge. Used in accordance with the STEP Bible licence and attribution requirements.

Strong's Numbering System

Strong's numbers are used solely as reference identifiers to assist Bible study and original-language exploration.

Cross References and Study Data

Keryg uses biblical cross-reference datasets and study resources that help connect related passages throughout Scripture, drawn from freely available resources where permitted. These resources enable readers to explore how the Bible interprets itself, while maintaining appropriate attribution where required.

Historical and Research Resources

Where appropriate, Keryg references historical information, archaeological discoveries, geographical data, and scholarly research to provide additional context for biblical passages. These materials are used to illuminate the historical setting of Scripture without replacing its authority.

Artificial Intelligence

Keryg uses artificial intelligence as a research and editorial assistance tool. AI may assist with organizing information, identifying cross references, formatting content, improving readability, and supporting editorial workflows.

AI is not treated as an authority on biblical doctrine. All published material is expected to undergo human editorial review before publication.

Copyright and Attribution

We are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of publishers, ministries, translators, and organizations whose resources contribute to Keryg. Where licences require attribution, copyright notices, or acknowledgements, those requirements are honoured.

If you believe material published on Keryg does not provide appropriate attribution, or does not comply with applicable licensing terms, please contact us. We are committed to reviewing legitimate concerns promptly and making any necessary corrections.

Ongoing Review

As resources evolve, licences change, and new editions become available, Keryg periodically reviews its library to ensure continued compliance with licensing terms and attribution requirements. This page may be updated to reflect changes to the resources used throughout the platform.

Our Commitment

Our mission is to make the Bible easier to study while respecting the work of those who have faithfully translated, preserved, and studied the Scriptures throughout history. We are grateful to the translators, scholars, ministries, publishers, and open-source contributors whose work helps make biblical study more accessible to readers around the world.

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Keryg's five-book Book Overview pilot uses selected book-introduction material from the official Tyndale Open Study Notes source. This pilot includes Genesis, Psalms, John, Romans, and Revelation only; it does not import Tyndale study notes, profiles, cross-references, or theme articles.

Adapted from Tyndale Open Study Notes. The original work by Tyndale House Publishers is available for free at https://tyndaleopenresources.com/.

Copyright © 2022 by Tyndale House Publishers. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Keryg normalized the source XML overview paragraphs to plain text and retains the source release and checksums in the Study metadata.

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Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Keryg, Bible study, theology, content, and using the platform.

General

Keryg is a Bible study and apologetics platform designed to help people understand Scripture through careful study, historical context, original languages, and trusted biblical resources. Our goal is to make the Bible more accessible while remaining faithful to its message.

“Keryg” comes from the Greek word κήρυγμα (kērygma), meaning proclamation, or the message that is proclaimed. In the New Testament, it refers to the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

No. Keryg is an independent Bible study and apologetics platform. Our doctrinal foundation is described in our Statement of Faith, and we seek to present historic Christian perspectives fairly on secondary theological issues.

Yes. Keryg is currently free to use. Our goal is to make high-quality biblical resources available to as many people as possible without cost. If this ever changes, we will communicate those changes clearly in advance.

Bible Study

Keryg includes multiple Bible translations. Some are in the public domain or openly licensed, while others are provided through licensed Bible services in accordance with their publishers' licensing terms.

Some Bible translations have licensing restrictions that determine where and how they may be displayed. Keryg respects the copyright and licensing requirements established by each publisher.

Translation involves balancing accuracy, readability, and faithfulness to the original languages. Differences in wording often reflect different translation philosophies rather than contradictions in the biblical text.

Yes. Where helpful, Keryg explains important Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek words to provide additional context and clarity. These language tools are designed to support Bible study while keeping Scripture at the centre.

Theology

Our core beliefs are explained in our Statement of Faith.

Some biblical questions have been understood differently throughout Christian history. When an issue is considered secondary rather than essential, Keryg explains the major historic viewpoints, presents the biblical evidence for each, and identifies where Christians have historically differed.

No. Keryg is rooted in historic Christian orthodoxy while treating denominational differences with fairness and respect.

Content

Keryg's content is developed through careful study of Scripture together with trusted biblical resources, historical research, and original-language tools. Every article follows an editorial review process before publication, to help ensure biblical accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Yes. AI assists with research, organization, formatting, and editorial workflows. Every published resource is reviewed before publication. AI is a tool that supports our work, it does not determine Keryg's theology or doctrine.

Keryg is continually reviewed and improved. When new research, historical information, editorial improvements, or corrections become available, relevant content is updated to improve its accuracy and clarity.

Using Keryg

No. Keryg does not require users to create an account. All currently available features can be accessed without signing in.

Not at this time. Keryg currently focuses on providing high-quality Bible study resources without requiring user accounts.

Contact

Visit our Contact page to send questions, feedback, or report issues. We welcome suggestions that help improve Keryg.

Support

Services We Use

Building Keryg with trusted services.

Building Keryg with Trusted Services

Keryg relies on a small number of trusted third-party services to deliver Bible content, host the website, improve performance, and understand how the platform is used. Each service is selected based on reliability, security, and its ability to support Keryg's mission.

Website Hosting

Vercel
Keryg is hosted on Vercel. Vercel provides the infrastructure that delivers the website quickly and reliably to visitors around the world.

Performance and Security

Cloudflare
Cloudflare helps protect Keryg and improve website performance, including content delivery, caching, DNS, security, and protection against malicious traffic.

Bible Services

API.Bible
Some Bible translations available within Keryg are provided through API.Bible. These translations are accessed under the licensing agreements established by their publishers and Bible APIs. Availability may vary depending on each translation's licensing requirements.

Website Analytics

Microsoft Clarity
Keryg uses Microsoft Clarity to better understand how visitors interact with the website. Clarity provides features such as anonymous session recordings, heatmaps, and user interaction analytics that help identify usability issues and improve the overall experience. Clarity is used to improve the platform, not to identify individual visitors.

External Content

From time to time, Keryg may link to external websites, ministries, publishers, or other biblical resources for additional study. These external websites operate independently and have their own terms and privacy policies. Keryg is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites.

Updates

As Keryg grows, additional services may be added or existing providers may change. This page will be updated to reflect the services currently used by the platform.

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

Introduction

Keryg is a public website that does not require an account. We aim to provide Bible study resources while collecting as little personal information as possible.

What Keryg Stores

Keryg does not intentionally collect or store names, email addresses, user profiles, account information, server-side reading history, or payment information. The website stores a small versioned privacy-preference record in your browser so it can remember whether you allowed optional analytics, along with other Keryg-owned browser preferences used by the site.

Optional Microsoft Clarity Analytics

With explicit permission, Keryg uses Microsoft Clarity to understand general website usage, such as page interactions, clicks, scrolling, device information, and session activity. Analytics is disabled until you allow it. Keryg does not use Clarity's Identify API and does not send names, email addresses, account identifiers, or persistent Keryg identifiers to Clarity. Advertising tracking is not used.

Cookies and Browser Storage

Keryg does not store the consent record in a cookie. When analytics is allowed, Microsoft Clarity may use its own cookies subject to the consent settings. You can reject analytics, withdraw consent, or use Privacy Settings to clear Keryg-owned data from this browser. JavaScript cannot clear third-party cookies that the browser does not expose to Keryg.

Third-Party Services

Some features rely on Bible translation providers, hosting and delivery services, and other providers listed on our Services We Use page. These services operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Microsoft Clarity is not used on Keryg's child-directed Bible books section. Keryg does not intentionally collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated as Keryg changes. When the policy version changes, the site asks visitors to make a new optional analytics choice.

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Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 2026

Welcome

Welcome to Keryg. By accessing or using Keryg, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

Purpose of the Website

Keryg exists to provide Bible study resources, apologetics content, study guides, original-language tools, and related educational materials to help people better understand Scripture. The content on Keryg is provided for educational and informational purposes.

Use of the Website

You agree to use Keryg lawfully and respectfully. You may not:

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, Keryg's original content, including articles, study guides, designs, graphics, and software, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Bible translations, commentaries, datasets, and other third-party resources remain the property of their respective owners and are used in accordance with their licences.

Bible Translations and Third-Party Resources

Keryg includes resources from public-domain works, freely available resources, and licensed providers. Each resource remains subject to its own copyright and licensing terms. Users are responsible for complying with those terms when reproducing or redistributing third-party material.

Accuracy of Content

We strive to ensure that all content is accurate, carefully researched, and consistent with our editorial standards. However, no website is free from error, and Keryg does not guarantee that every page will always be complete, error-free, or up to date. If you identify an error, we encourage you to contact us so it can be reviewed.

No Professional Advice

The information provided on Keryg is intended for Bible study and educational purposes. It should not be considered legal, financial, medical, psychological, or other professional advice.

External Links

Keryg may include links to external websites for additional information or reference. We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.

Availability

We aim to keep Keryg available and reliable. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

Changes to the Website

Keryg may add, modify, or remove features, resources, or content at any time to improve the platform.

Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time. When significant changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of Keryg after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Keryg and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the website. Nothing in these Terms limits rights that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which Keryg operates, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the Contact page.