FAQs

No Cost Access to Explorer Content!

Can I access Bible Journey content at no cost?

Yes. Thanks to the genorosity of donors committed to biblical literacy, all subscriptions to the Explorer level of Bible Journey are now available at no cost!

Why is the Explorer content now free?

It has always been our vision to provide quality biblical training at no cost to meet a critical global need. The generosity of donors has allowed us to meet this need at an accelarated schedule. It is estimated that 95% of global pastors do not have formal Bible training. In most cases, training is simply inaccessible or unaffordable. We are committed to making it affordable and accessible worldwide!

How can I help?

You can help us accomplish our mission in any of three ways:

  1. Pray for the success of the ministry.
  2. Tell others about these resources.
  3. Support this work financially.

Will you help us tell others about these resources? Please spread the word! We need your help to build the Bible Journey community to reach those in need of God’s Word.

Many of you have been with us from the very start. We appreciate your prayers and financial support!

If you would like to support this work through a donation, click here or visit our Partner Page.

How do I access the free Explorer content?

You can start a no-cost Explorer account on our new platform by clicking here.

What if I am a current Explorer+ subscriber?

If you are a current subscriber, you may:

  1. Remain on your existing Explorer+ subscription until we retire the current platform in mid-2024, at which time we will transition your account to our new platform.
  2. Cancel your existing Explorer+ subscription found on this page, and then start a no-cost Explorer account on our new platform by clicking here.
  3. Cancel your existing Explorer+ subscription found on this page, and then start an Explorer+ subscription on our new platform at a significantly reduced price by clicking here.

If you would like to partner with us and support this work, please consider converting your current subscription to a recurring donation by clicking here.

How long can I continue on the legacy platform?

We plan to keep the legacy platform available until mid-2024, after which time we will retire the platform.

What is the difference between the Explorer and the Explorer+ content?

The Explorer level includes a robust amount of seminary level content, whereas Explorer+ includes exclusive bonus content, such as 360 degree videos and special lectures.

How do I ensure I receive announcements about exciting new initiatives like this?

If you did not receive the announcement about no cost access to the Explorer content on December 13, 2023, please check your spam folder. If you still cannot locate the announcement, ensure you are subscribed, which you can do in the footer section of each website page.

What new initiatives does Bible Journey plan to announce in the near future?

In the coming months, we plan to announce the following new initiatives:

  1. Resource Packs: ~1000 professionally annotated images and graphics.
  2. Certification and Education Partners: options for having your learning managed and certified by partner organizations or for you to self-certify.

About Bible Journey

What makes Bible Journey unique?

Bible Journey’s curriculum offers online Bible courses that cover every book of the Bible. The complete curriculum is available for one low monthly subscription so that you can tailor the program for your interests and needs. Further, the structure of Bible Journey courses help you dive into the text with inductive Bible study methods while also engaging with the context of the text, it’s larger role in the narrative of Scripture and solid interpretative methods that engages voices from the global church.

With affordable options for both single-use and lifelong learners and an accessible and mobile platform that allows you to study anytime and anywhere, Bible Journey offers high-quality, seminary-led biblical training for anyone who wants to deepen their biblical literacy. For more on what makes Bible Journey unique, read more about why Bible Journey.

What does Bible Journey believe?

The Bible Journey courses provide an irenic Evangelical orientation that offers an orthodox faith-based education without a denominational bias. Bible Journey is fully aligned with the Nicene Creed and the Lausanne Covenant.

How do I know if Bible Journey is right for my church or group?

The Bible Journey curriculum makes an excellent resource for small groups, churches, ministry teams, businesses and other groups, as the theologically-rich, seminary-level courses provide biblical engagement and training for leaders and laypeople alike. 

Courses

What is the structure of the Bible Journey curriculum?

Bible Journey is an in-depth Bible study program that covers the entire Bible in six studies. The six studies—three Old Testament studies and three New Testament studies—are divided into more than 45 individual courses, which can be studied individually or as part of the larger program. Each course has dozens of lectures, exercises, interactive features, onsite video tours and more to help you dive into the Scripture and deepen your biblical literacy.

How are the courses organized?

Courses are broken down into lessons, each of which should take about 30-45 minutes to complete. Each lesson includes three types of study: inductive observations and insights (“In the Text”), background context on the text using interactive videos and diagrams (“Behind the Text”) and discussions of the significance and implications of the Scripture for individuals, churches and contemporary culture (“In Front of the Text”).

Bible Journey courses go deeper than the standard application-based topics of many Bible studies in order to engage in a global conversation about the Bible’s claims for our lives. Bible Journey courses also feature a wide variety of media, articles and exercises to allow students to further reflect on what they’re learning and studying.

How much time does each Bible Journey course take?

If you are working through the Bible Journey program on your own, you should plan to spend about 3-6 hours per course. Your progress is saved as you work through the lessons and courses so that you can complete the studies at your own pace.

Once I begin a course, how long do I have to complete it?

You can take as much or as little time as you need on each lesson, course and study. Your progress is always saved as you move through the program so you can work at your own pace.

Do I need to complete the Bible Journey courses in order?

No. We do recommend starting from the beginning of the Old Testament or New Testament, as the courses do build on each other. However, each Bible Journey study can stand alone as well, so you can tailor the program to meet your needs. Within each study, it makes sense to complete the courses in order, as it’ll help you understand the structure, flow, context and relevance of each section of Scripture more easily.

If you’re planning on doing the entire study—or the entire program—we recommend you complete it in order.

Group Study

Can I use Bible Journey with a small group at my church or within my ministry team?

Yes! Many small groups and ministry teams find that going through the Bible Journey curriculum together is a rich experience. We also offer Leader Guides to help leaders use Bible Journey effectively with their group.

Certification

Are there any certifications available with the Bible Journey curriculum?

Certification options for the Bible Journey program is currently in the works. Stay tuned for an announcement in the coming months! 

Signing Up

Can I try Bible Journey without risk?

Yes! We offer a 30-day, money back guarantee. If you are not fully satisfied, you can Contact Us and we will issue a full refund, no questions asked.

Costs

Do I need to purchase any other resources to complete the Bible Journey curriculum?

No! The Bible Journey curriculum stands alone, so you’ll have everything you need within each course to study the Bible thoroughly. Most students prefer to have a study Bible as they work through the courses. In addition, the Bible Journey workbooks (included with the course curriculum) are downloadable as a PDF workbook, which some students prefer for note-taking.

How much do Bible Journey courses cost?

Thanks to generous donors who are making this possible, you can access the entire Bible Journey Explorer Path at no cost. If you would like to subscribe to the Explorer+ Path, which includes exclusive bonus content, the cost of an Unlimited Pass is only $5 per month. Alternatively, you can purchase individual courses for $5 each. Review your options here. Experience our entire curriculum risk-free with our 30-day money back guarantee.

Can I purchase just the one course I’m interested in?

Yes! While we still recommend that you start at the beginning, we offer individual courses at just $5 each. Choose to go at your own pace!

Cancelling

How do I cancel my Bible Journey subscription?

If you are wishing to cancel a legacy subscription (created prior to December 2023), you can do so on this page

Otherwise,

1) Sign in and select “Your profile settings” on the menu in the upper right corner, or “Your settings” from your home page. At the bottom of your profile, select “Billing.” 

2) Then select “Manage Subscription.” 

3) Select “Cancel Subscription.”

4) Confirm again and your subscription will be cancelled. 

Still have questions? Contact us here.

 

System Requirements

What are the system requirements for using Bible Journey?

Bible Journey is a web-based learning system. You should have the most up-to-date version of any of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge as well as a stable internet connection. The Bible Journey courses are not currently supported by Internet Explorer. Bible Journey also works with mobile devices, so you can learn on-the-go and study wherever you are. Simply save Bible Journey to your phone and you’re ready to go.