FAQ

  • Who is iBIBLE for?

    iBIBLE is for the next generation of believers (our children and grandchildren) and for the global missions community. It is interesting to note that they both speak the same visual (sign and sound) language! iBIBLE also benefits missionaries serving on the front lines of missions where most of the communities they minister in are largely illiterate. In addition, iBIBLE is critical in distribution within restricted and hostile nations where obtaining a print Bible can be difficult and extremely dangerous.

  • When will it be ready?

    All 42 episodes of iBIBLE Genesis are launching on Easter 2024 on our brand new iBIBLE Web App. This is the first installment of what will be a 10-year initiative to animate the entire Biblical Narrative from Genesis to Revelation. iBIBLE The Life of Christ is estimated to release later in 2024.

  • How can I get it?

    As iBIBLE is completed, it is released online, via streaming platforms, and on our iBIBLE Web App (available Easter 2024), all for FREE.

  • How long is iBIBLE?

    When completed, iBIBLE is estimated to include over 30 hours of high-quality animation and will reference an estimated 20,000 Bible verses that reveal the Grand Narrative of Scripture. Each episode is approximately seven minutes long.

  • Will it be the whole Bible?

    It will not be word-for-word of the entire Bible. It will be an entire narrative (the first time in history) of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The iBIBLE script will cover every significant event revealed in Scripture. No dialogue or characters are added that are not from Scripture.

  • How much will it cost?

    iBIBLE is free to watch, license, translate, and distribute, making the story of Scripture available to America and the global missions community for FREE.

  • Are there other similar projects?

    No. While there are other excellent Bible resources, videos, and illustrated books, there is not a presentation of God’s Word which covers the entire Biblical narrative using actual Scripture and presented as a single cohesive story.

  • How long will it take to finish?

    It is estimated that iBIBLE will take 10 years to complete.

  • Why is iBIBLE presented in chronological order?

    By placing the events of Scripture in chronological order, the Divine Narrative takes shape. God’s one story of how He has redeemed and restored mankind is powerful, and people all over the world need to hear this message.

  • Will there be resources for parents and teachers?

    YES! In our iBIBLE Web App, there is a suite of resources for parents, teachers, Sunday School teachers, and families. This resource section highlights characters, locations, and timelines and reviews God’s instructions, promises, and blessings for His people. We also include trivia and Scripture memory verses for students.

  • How are the scripts being written?

    The scripts are painstakingly written and meticulously reviewed by a team of professionals including pastors, ministry leaders, lay workers, and theologians. Final scripts are delivered to SIL for “Translation Consultant Review,” and are authenticated as a legitimate translation of the Biblical Narrative.

  • Which translations are the scripts based on?

    iBIBLE scripts are compiled entirely from major Bible versions including King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), Complete Jewish Version (CJV), and other respected Bible translations.

  • How is iBIBLE different from any other Bible projects?

    While iBIBLE contains stunning animation and professionally recorded dramatic audio, what makes iBIBLE different is its scripts. iBIBLE scripts are compiled entirely from major Bible versions including King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), Complete Jewish Version (CJV), and other respected Bible translations.

  • Why is Narrative important?

    Without a grasp of the entire Bible, new believers (and even mature believers) can be easily distracted by various doctrines, or worse. We believe a basic understanding of the entire Bible is critical to build a firm foundation of faith, to understand our present role in God’s Kingdom, and ultimately to disciple others in Christ.

    There are two distinct ways of studying Scripture: Systematic Theology and Narrative Theology. Systematic Theology is the study of a single subject as it is revealed within the entire Bible. In contrast, Narrative Theology is the study of all that is contained with a single or series of specific Biblical events. While we believe both are valid and important, a well-established understanding of the Narrative is critical in any Biblical study. Unfortunately, Narrative Theology is often set aside to focus on individual Bible verses and devotional snippets, easily leading to one’s own interpretation of the events.

  • What was the motivation for starting iBIBLE?

    The vision for the iBIBLE started with a dream in 2015 where God revealed to RevelationMedia founder, Steve Cleary, an assignment to produce a significant project that would change the world. Through prayer and God’s leading, Steve came to realize that the project was to be a visual narrative of the entire Bible.

    Production began in 2016 as a DVD series entitled “The Animated Bible Series.” With the growing number of smartphones worldwide, a prototype of an app was created in 2019 and the project was relaunched as iBIBLE.

  • How does iBIBLE reach people who don’t have a smartphone or internet connection?

    Smart (or feature) phones are common even in the most remote areas of the world. Where WiFi is spotty or non-existent, MicroSD cards help us reach people with iBIBLE content. Many of these phones are fitted with a MicroSD card slot. iBIBLE is loaded onto MicroSD cards and given to missionaries in the language in which they minister. Then, these MicroSD cards can be inserted into phones and iBIBLE can be downloaded, copied, and/or shared this way. MicroSD cards are so small that they are easily brought into closed countries, easily shared, and easily used by people around the world.

    In many remote areas where phones are not accessible, there are numerous options for accessing iBIBLE content. There are either Vista Projection Systems (also referred to as Jesus Film Backpacks) and/or Lightstream WiFi Hot Spots. (Both are provided by Renew Outreach.) iBIBLE content is freely offered on each of these.

    In addition to these options, RevelationMedia has recently developed a solar-powered tablet with 512GB of storage space to accommodate up to 100 hours of content. RevelationMedia is also developing a robust, solar-powered portable projection system that is self-contained in a Pelican travel case. These will be deployed among our partners in remote areas of the world.

  • Are there ways I can help outside of donating?

    YES. First and foremost, we need prayer. This is a massive undertaking and we need God’s people to support us in prayer for resources, creativity, ingenuity, and in spiritual warfare. As you can imagine, Satan would not want the iBIBLE to exist. Prayer is an invaluable resource. Please continue to pray for the iBIBLE team, for the success of this project, and ultimately, for people around the world to hear God’s Word and believe in Jesus Christ for their salvation.

    Secondly, you can help by getting the word out about the iBIBLE to churches, ministries, and individuals who may want to help. You can also help spread the word about this project. Share iBIBLE with your friends, family, church, community, and social media contacts. Because iBIBLE is free to share, you can do so in any way that makes sense for your relationships.

  • Do you have openings for interns or ministry staff?

    YES. We consider each person God is leading to help with RevelationMedia and iBIBLE. While we are not able to increase our paid staff at this time (many are currently volunteering), we welcome you to apply as an intern or if you are able to raise or provide for your own support. Most openings are for positions in our Dallas, TX office. Positions are also available for local representatives who are gifted and experienced in public ministry and church presentations.

  • Can I join your animation team?

    YES. However, our animation team is located in San Jose, Costa Rica and artists/animators are required to live in the area and work within the pay scale of our current Costa Rican staff. Experience in concept art, sketching, coloring and/or animation, along with a minimum commitment, is naturally required. A good knowledge of the Spanish language would also be helpful, although not required.

  • Can I help translate iBIBLE into the language in which I minister?

    To inquire about partnering with us for translation, please contact info@revelationmedia.com.

  • How do you determine which languages iBIBLE is translated into?

    RevelationMedia has three main priorities in choosing languages for iBIBLE translations. First, we rely on our partners with established translation groups to help translate iBIBLE into different languages. The languages in which our partners work are prioritized, as those lines of distribution have already been established. As we have released iBIBLE episodes and made more global connections, individuals and mission groups have reached out to translate iBIBLE into even more languages, expanding our reach and bringing iBIBLE all over the world.

    Second in line to our various partners’ languages, we prioritize gateway languages. Gateway languages provide a base language for additional translations and include languages like Portuguese, Spanish, Indonesian, Arabic, French, Hindi, Swahili, Russian, Amharic, and Hausa, among others.

    Third, we prioritize languages with high social media engagement. We can reach many people who speak these languages through a robust social media presence. For instance, Tagalog has a significant social media opportunity, and countries like Somalia, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan are very difficult to openly distribute Christian content in, but also have significant opportunities to encounter iBIBLE through social media.