Questions people ask
Straight answers.
The questions we hear most, answered plainly. If yours isn't here, write to Ron.
Are the Clear Path studies free?
Yes — the interactive web-based studies (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and more) are free to use. Books and printed study guides are available for purchase. We believe Scripture should be accessible to everyone.
Do I need to install an app or create an account?
No. Each study opens in your browser like a regular website. There's no app to install, no learning platform to log in to, and no account required. Open the link, start the study.
Can I use these studies in my small group or church?
Yes — and they're designed for it. Each interactive study includes a session plan (four to nineteen sessions, depending on the book), discussion questions, reflection prompts, and leader notes for every session. Pastors, teachers, and small-group leaders are welcome to use Clear Path resources in their ministry.
Is the Revelation study the same as the book?
Yes. Revelation Without Fear (second edition) is the printed edition of the free online Revelation study — nineteen chapters, one per session, and an eight-week route for groups on a shorter term. The study is free here; the book is optional, and buying it helps keep the studies free. About the Revelation study →
What translation of the Bible do you use?
Clear Path Bible Studies primarily uses the World English Bible (WEB). The WEB is a modern-English translation of Scripture that is in the public domain. This allows us to include complete Bible passages throughout our free digital studies without imposing copyright restrictions on the people, churches, small groups, and ministries that use and share them. We selected the WEB because it combines readable contemporary English with broad freedom for teaching, publishing, translating, and international distribution. That freedom supports our mission to make clear, Scripture-centered Bible study available to anyone, anywhere, without cost or unnecessary barriers. We always encourage you to read each passage in your own Bible as well. Comparing trusted translations can deepen understanding and help you notice important details in the text. One more reason we love the WEB: it is completely free for public use, so nothing ever stands between you and the text. But the WEB is our default, not a limit. If you and your group would like these studies in a different translation, we can do that — we will design your Bible study in any major translation. Write through the contact page and we will promptly return your email. Learn more about the World English Bible (opens in a new tab) ↗
Are these studies safe for new believers and teens?
Absolutely. Clear Path is written for adults, teens, new believers, and small-group leaders alike. Strong theology, plain language, and no fear-based teaching.