Truth You Can Live, Not Just Learn

Every lesson includes a Reflection & Application section with two tracks: one for explorers curious about the Bible, and one for believers who want to go deeper. Tailored questions, practical actions, and prayers designed for both journeys. Walk away with something you can live, not just know.

Quick Read - Powerful Impact

Each micro lesson takes about 3 to 4 minutes to read. The Reflection & Application section takes another 3 to 4 minutes. That's less than 10 minutes to engage with a biblical truth and walk away with something concrete to practice that week. Just one focused biblical idea at a time, explained in plain English.

The Bible's One Unified Story

The Bible is often read and taught in pieces, making it difficult to see how everything fits together. This course walks you through the narrative, showing how every part points to God's plan to restore His relationship with humanity, which was lost in the Garden of Eden.

Discover What the Bible Is Saying In Plain English

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Join the Journey of Transformation

A complete roadmap through the Bible, designed to help you understand the story and live it. See how every part of the Bible connects. Walk through Creation, The Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. Then apply what you learn through small, practical actions that move these truths from your head into your life.

Real Life Application, Not Just Head Knowledge

This isn't a course you complete and forget. Every lesson has what I call an imperfect action. It's not homework. It's one small, doable thing to practice that week to make the lesson tangible. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is movement. Small, imperfect steps that compound over time into transformation.

The Bible, Taught Step by Step

The course explains the Bible the same way we learn any subject: step by step, building on what has already been covered. There's no confusing religious language, so you can understand what the Bible is saying from a big picture perspective, why it matters, and how it applies to everyday life.

Built for Your Pace

Self-paced. No deadlines. No pressure. Take as long as you need with each lesson. Each lesson can be completed during a short break. There's no need to block out hours of time. Come back when you're ready. This course is designed to work around your life.

The Bible Explained Simply: Start Your Journey

The Bible can feel overwhelming or confusing. This micro-lesson series changes that. It breaks down complex ideas into simple truths and shows how everything fits together into one unified story.

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Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 101 Lessons

  1. 1

    BEFORE WE BEGIN

    1. Introduction Free preview
    2. The Knowledge Trap Free preview
    3. Why Do We Exist Free preview
    4. Why Is the Bible Hard to Grasp Free preview
    5. How to Learn the Bible Free preview
    6. Four-Part Bible Roadmap Free preview
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    PART 1: THE BEGINNING (CREATION)

    1. MICRO LESSON #1: We are what we think and believe. Free preview
    2. Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #1 Free preview
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      MICRO LESSON #2: The first humans, Adam and Eve, lost relationship with God.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #2

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      MICRO LESSON #3: God is the source of all life.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #3

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      MICRO LESSON #4: The Tree of Life represented eternal life with God.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #4

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      MICRO LESSON #5: A half-truth deceived Eve, while Adam knew what he was doing.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #5

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      MICRO LESSON #6: The knowledge of good and evil didn’t make Adam and Eve like God.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #6

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      MICRO LESSON #7: The serpent represented the free-will alternative.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #7

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      MICRO LESSON #8: The desire to be like God is how it all began.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #8

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      MICRO LESSON #9: Everything visible has its origins in the invisible realm.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #9

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      END OF PART 1: The Journey Continues

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    PART 2: THE BREAK (SIN & DEATH AFTERMATH)

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      MICRO LESSON #10: We’re born with a flawed internal compass.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #10

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      MICRO LESSON #11: What’s right and wrong is not a matter of opinion.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #11

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      MICRO LESSON #12: We still bear God's image, but our default condition is to live from a self-rule nature.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #12

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      MICRO LESSON #13: Actions show what we do, but our intentions reveal why we do it.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #13

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      MICRO LESSON #14: Sin isn't just about breaking rules.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #14

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      MICRO LESSON #15: Trespass means unintentionally crossing a boundary.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #15

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      MICRO LESSON #16: Transgression is deliberately crossing a known boundary.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #16

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      MICRO LESSON #17: Iniquity is the inward condition that causes our heart to harden.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #17

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      MICRO LESSON #18: We are like mirrors, designed to reflect what we hold most in our heart and mind.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #18

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      MICRO LESSON #19: An unanchored soul is open to all influences.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #19

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      MICRO LESSON #20: Our life is a visible reflection of the invisible influences we embrace.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #20

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      MICRO LESSON #21: How we live reveals what we believe.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #21

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      END OF PART 2: The Journey Continues

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    PART 3: THE RESCUE PLAN (REDEMPTION)

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      MICRO LESSON #22: To trust God, we must first know who He is.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #22

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      MICRO LESSON #23: How the invisible God reveals Himself.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #23

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      MICRO LESSON #24: Being saved means God rescued us from what we couldn't escape on our own.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #24

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      MICRO LESSON #25: God stepped in to save us.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #25

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      MICRO LESSON #26: The biblical story hinged on a one-sided agreement that God made with Himself.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #26

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      MICRO LESSON #27: God chose one nation to serve as a living example to the rest of the world.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #27

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      MICRO LESSON #28: Jesus is God fulfilling the Old Covenant (Old Testament).

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #28

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      MICRO LESSON #29: Jesus was both God and human.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #29

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      MICRO LESSON #30: The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #30

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      END OF PART 3: The Journey Continues

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    PART 4: THE RESTORATION (BECOMING CHRIST-LIKE)

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      MICRO LESSON #31: Jesus’ death and resurrection made a relationship with God possible.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #31

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      MICRO LESSON #32: Radical forgiveness is the non-negotiable standard of the New Covenant.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #32

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      MICRO LESSON #33: Grace is the foundation for accountability.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #33

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      MICRO LESSON #34: The Law is fulfilled, but love remains.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #34

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      MICRO LESSON #35: From external obedience to internal transformation.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #35

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      MICRO LESSON #36: The New Covenant transforms hearts globally, not through national rules.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #36

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      MICRO LESSON #37: Navigating life under the New Covenant isn't centered around rule-keeping.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #37

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      MICRO LESSON #38: Living in freedom without causing others to stumble.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #38

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      MICRO LESSON #39: The Holy Spirit is God's presence living inside a believer.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #39

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      MICRO LESSON #40: Reflecting Jesus isn't passive, it requires learning from Him.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #40

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      MICRO LESSON #41: Spiritual disciplines are practical ways we learn to live a transformed life.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #41

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      MICRO LESSON #42: Renewing our mind is the practical key to reflecting Jesus in everyday life.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #42

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      MICRO LESSON #43: The Church is not a building, it’s the body of Christ.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #43

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      MICRO LESSON #44: The Bible ends with God dwelling with His resurrected people in a new Heaven and Earth.

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      Reflection & Application: Micro Lesson #44

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    CONCLUSION

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      The Journey Is Complete

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      If You're Exploring Faith

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      If You're Growing In Faith

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      NEXT STEPS: A Bigger Vision

Meet the Instructor

Hi, I'm John J. O'Hanlan, the creator of this micro-lesson series and founder of One Door Citizens. I paused my corporate career to build this course series because I keep meeting two kinds of people. Some who are curious about faith but feel overwhelmed by the Bible and can't find an entry point that respects where they are. Others who are believers who feel stuck, like there's a gap between church and everyday life. Bible Truths In Plain English serves both.  I wanted to create a micro-lesson series that explained the Bible's core truths without religious jargon and offered practical ways to live them out, one imperfect action at a time. I'm not a pastor, though many have told me I should be. I'm someone who spent years learning these truths the hard way and wished someone had laid them out plainly from the start. That's what I've done here.  If you're ready to understand the Bible in a way that makes sense and applies to your life, this course is for you. Start with the free preview and see for yourself.

Let's Get Started

Whether you're taking a curious step or seeking to deepen your relationship with God, the core truth is this: God is not a distant concept to be studied, but a living being who meets us exactly where we are. God's not afraid of our questions. Not impatient with our pace. Not disappointed by our past. Course value: $98 (two monthly payment plans available), or pay in full now for $77 and save.

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FAQs

How long does each lesson take?

About 7-8 minutes. The micro lesson takes about 3 to 4 minutes to read, and the Reflection & Application section takes another 3 to 4 minutes.

Do I need any prior Bible knowledge?

No. The course is written for seekers new to the Bible and for believers who want to go deeper. If you've never read the Bible, you'll get a clear foundation. If you already have a background, you'll likely encounter the Bible in a way that's applicable and new to you.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes, there are two payment plans. One plan is 7 monthly payments of $14. The other is 2 monthly payments of $49. Either way, you get lifetime access.