How the 119 Assistant works

The 119 Assistant is a Bible study tool—nothing more, nothing less. It is not a person; it does not think or believe. It uses math to predict the next likely words from your prompt and the knowledge we give it. That's why we constrain it with Scripture-first guardrails and refine its instructions based on feedback. It does not replace the Holy Spirit, your Bible, your own study, or your local fellowship. If something seems off, test it and let us know.

Getting started in a few minutes

• Sign up or log in: Go to 119assistant.ai and create an account or log in with your email.
• Try it with free credits: New accounts receive 10 free message credits so you can ask real questions and see how the Assistant responds with no commitment.
• Why credits exist: Each message uses real computing power behind the scenes, so we use message credits and plans to cover that cost as fairly and efficiently as possible.
• Start in Standard Mode: Use Standard mode for most first questions and everyday Bible topics where you want a clear, article-style answer.
• Click "New chat" when the topic changes: Starting a new chat when your topic or context changes keeps discussions focused and usually improves response quality.

What we fed it (and why)

• Source content: 15+ years of 119 Ministries materials—over 700 official teachings (videos, articles, transcripts) plus selected internal research notes and drafts, including some topics we haven't publicly taught yet (for example, deeper material on creationism or Calvinism).
• Special rules: Prioritize Scripture (including the original Hebrew and Greek where relevant) and official 119 materials; keep a clear "119 article" voice; avoid speculation; and disclose when 119 hasn't actually taught on a topic yet.
• No open internet: The Assistant does not browse the web, social media, or live news. It is only allowed to teach from the 119 Ministries sources we've explicitly loaded and approved.
• Continuous curation: As we add sources, refine guardrails, and update instructions, the quality improves over time. Technology upgrades help too.

How a reply is produced

1. You ask a question in normal language.
2. The Assistant searches our 119 Ministries knowledge base and drafts a response constrained by our Scripture-first instructions and guardrails.
3. Formatting and tone are applied (concise, Scripture-anchored, and in the familiar 119 Ministries teaching voice).
4. You get the answer—and you can ask follow-ups, view verse previews, or use "For further study" links to dive into full 119 teachings on the same topic.

What you should expect

• Clarity: Article-style answers that stay on topic and cite Scripture.
• Honesty: If 119 hasn't taught on it, the Assistant will say so (and mark any provisional summary).
• Corrections: When errors slip through, we fix the source and update instructions.
• Depth where available: In some topics where we have fewer public teachings (for example, aspects of creationism or Calvinism), the Assistant can sometimes go deeper by drawing on internal research notes we've chosen to include.

Limitations (please read)

• It can be wrong. Treat every answer as a starting point to test against Scripture.
• Scope: if 119 hasn't taught on a topic, the Assistant discloses that and avoids speculation.
• No live internet: it cannot search the open internet, social media, or breaking news. Everything it says comes from the 119 Ministries content we've loaded.
• Recency: it won't know about brand-new materials or changes until we add them.
• Not a replacement: it does not replace the Holy Spirit, your Bible, your own personal study, or real-world relationships and fellowship. It's designed to accelerate study and testing, not replace them.
• Simplification: ELI12 and Kids modes simplify phrasing; parents/guardians should review before sharing.

The underlying AI technology is powerful—like nuclear power, it can be used for great good or for great harm. Our goal is to use it as a tool for good, within tight Scripture-first guardrails, for as long as we are able.

If you spot something that seems off, you can often ask the Assistant in that same chat to re-check or audit its answer, and it may self-correct as it finds better context in our files. If it still seems wrong, include your prompt and the exact excerpt that concerns you, then contact us via Contact Support in the site menu. We'll review and update quickly.

Tips for great results

Prompt formula

A simple way to think about prompting is: Topic + Angle + Output type + Depth.

• Instead of "Explain Galatians." (too broad), try something like: "Outline 119 Ministries' understanding of Galatians 3 as it relates to whether the Torah is still applicable today. Include common objections and responses, key passages, cross-references, and a short summary at the end."
• For eschatology, you might say: "Give a study outline of 119 Ministries' understanding of eschatology related to the possible timing of the coming resurrection. Include key passages, historical evidence, and three questions for group discussion."
• For the calendar, you might say: "How does 119 Ministries calculate the Biblical calendar, and why? Please cite all the Scriptural and historical evidence you're using."

Do these

• Be specific. Include passage/topic, angle, and desired output.
• Give context. "I've watched 119's study on Acts 15; how do the four restrictions relate to Moses being read every Sabbath?"
• Ask for structure. "Outline 119's understanding of Mark 7:19 with two cross-references."
• Iterate. Ask follow-ups to refine an answer.

For big, complex topics

• Start by asking for a deep-dive outline first (for example: "Build a structured study on when the Messiah was born and how we know, with headings, key passages, historical evidence, objections, and responses.").
• Then ask the Assistant to write one part at a time (Part 1, Part 2, and so on) until you have a complete teaching or near book-length project—checking and editing as you go.
• This works especially well for topics like eschatology, the Biblical calendar, creationism, or testing doctrines such as Calvinism.

Avoid these

• "Explain Galatians." (Too broad.)
• "Tell me everything about the feasts." (Specify which feast and depth.)
• "Prove X is wrong." (Ask for Scripture-anchored analysis instead.)

Verbosity cues

• "be brief" — 1–2 paragraphs or bullets.
• "deep dive" — longer, source-heavy study with outlines and cross-references.
• "study outline" — headings only, compact plan.
• "deep dive study" — extended exposition with more passages and analysis.

Modes (click to use)

Use the mode buttons above the message box to shape the next reply. You can switch anytime: Standard, Response, Review, Q&A, Study, ELI12 (optional simplified language), Kids, or Family Study.

Organize your chats & folders

• Create a new chat: Click the + New button in the Chats panel. We recommend starting a new chat when your topic or context changes—this keeps discussions relevant and improves responses.
• Rename a chat: In the chat list, open the ⋮ (kebab) menu on a chat and choose Rename. Give it a clear title (e.g., "TORAH outline Qs").
• Create folders: Click + New in the Folders row, name the folder (e.g., "Torah," "Creationism," "Eschatology," "Feasts," "Personal Study," "Family Study," "Countering Atheists," or "Calendar"), and it will appear in the filter row.
• Move chats into folders: Use the chat's ⋮ menu → Move, or select multiple chats and use the Move selector to file them together.
• Why folders? They make it easy to save and recall related study threads (e.g., all TORAH prep in one place; all end-times discussions in an Eschatology folder).
• Rename folders: Use the folder controls to rename if your scope shifts later.
• Search: Use the "Search chats…" box to find titles and text quickly.

Plans, discounts & add-ons

• Discounted Basic & Pro plans: On the Account page you'll see the Basic Monthly (250 Messages) and Pro Monthly (500 Messages) plans. These are discounted monthly bundles designed for regular use—great if you expect to use the 119 Assistant most days of the month.
• How they work: Each plan includes a set number of 119 Assistant messages per billing cycle (e.g., 250 or 500). The counter on your Account page shows messages used this month and how many remain. Plans reset monthly; unused messages don't roll over.
• Add-on 100: If you're running low for the month, use the Add-on 100 card on the Account page to purchase a one-time pack of 100 extra messages (currently $4.99). These credits are added to your current billing cycle and appear as Add-on credits remaining plus a Total remaining count.
• Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel: Use the buttons on the Account page to move between Basic/Pro, or to cancel. Changes run through our Stripe billing and are prorated for the current period.
• When to use what: If you're an occasional user, pay-as-you-go gift codes might be enough. If you use the Assistant regularly, the discounted Basic or Pro plan plus Add-on 100 during heavy months usually makes the most sense.

Gift codes — giving & redeeming

• Give 100 messages: Visit /gift and click Give 100 for $4.99. After checkout, you'll see a gift code to share with someone.
• Redeem a code: Go to /gift, paste your code into Redeem a code, then click Redeem. Credits are added to your account immediately.

Reply controls you'll see under answers

• Listen / Pause: Click Listen to hear the response; it shows Loading then Pause. Click Pause to pause playback; click Listen again to resume.
• Copy: Copies the full response text.
• Save Text (.md): Saves the response as Markdown for your notes.
• Print / PDF: Opens a clean print view; you can print or save as PDF.

Scripture previews & "For further study" links

• Verse previews: When you see a Bible reference in a response, hover over it on desktop—or tap on mobile—to see a short preview of the passage without leaving the page.
• "For further study" sections: Many answers end with a For further study area that links 1–3 relevant 119 Ministries teachings (often with short descriptions and YouTube links) so you can go deeper on that exact topic.
• Follow-up questions: The Assistant may suggest next questions or next steps; you can keep asking follow-ups in the same chat as long as you stay on the same general topic.

Light & dark theme

• Where to find it: On the Account page (top-right of the header), you'll see a Light / Dark toggle button. Click it to switch between a brighter, high-contrast light mode and a softer dark mode.
• Remembered per device: Your choice is remembered in that browser, so you shouldn't need to change it every visit.
• Same content, different look: The theme toggle only affects appearance—not what the Assistant says—so feel free to use whichever is easiest on your eyes.

What's New & Account

• What's New: See newly released features and improvements, our near-term roadmap, and known issues—check here before reporting a bug. We also highlight some of the bigger things we're working on next.
• Account: Choose a discounted Basic or Pro monthly plan, switch light/dark theme, see exactly how many messages you've used this month, and add a one-time Add-on 100 (extra 100 credits) pack when you need it.

Make it feel like an app (Add to Home Screen)

• On iOS (Safari): open 119assistant.ai, tap the Share button, then choose Add to Home Screen.
• On Android: open 119assistant.ai in your browser, open the menu, and tap Add to Home screen.
• What this does: You'll see a 119 Assistant icon on your home screen; tapping it opens full-screen like an app. (A native app experience is in development.)

The underlying AI technology is powerful—like nuclear power, it can be used for great good or for great harm. Our goal is to use it as a tool for good, within tight Scripture-first guardrails, for as long as we are able.

If you spot something that seems off, you can often ask the Assistant in that same chat to re-check or audit its answer, and it may self-correct as it finds better context in our files. If it still seems wrong, include your prompt and the exact excerpt that concerns you, then contact us via Contact Support in the site menu. We'll review and update quickly.