# What is a prompt in AI?

> The instructions or question you give an AI.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/christian-ai-glossary/prompt
By Andrew Kittridge · November 10, 2026

## Why it matters for Christians

Asking for chapter-and-verse references and for uncertainty to be named gets more checkable answers.

## What to do

Ask for the chapter and verse, ask it to separate what the text says from interpretation, and ask what Christians disagree on. Short, clear questions get answers you can check.

## Read more

- [Bible study prompts](https://www.lumin.faith/bible-study-prompts)

## Related words

- [System prompt](https://www.lumin.faith/christian-ai-glossary/system-prompt.md): Hidden instructions an app gives the model before your conversation starts. It sets tone, limits, and often theology.
- [Context window](https://www.lumin.faith/christian-ai-glossary/context-window.md): How much text an AI model can consider at once, including your question, earlier conversation, and any documents provided.
- [Citation](https://www.lumin.faith/christian-ai-glossary/citation.md): A named source, such as a Bible reference or document, that supports a claim in an answer.

Every word: [Christian AI glossary](https://www.lumin.faith/christian-ai-glossary.md)