How is Eliezer different from just using ChatGPT?
Eliezer isn't a generic chatbot or just another instance of ChatGPT. Here's what sets it apart:
Not Pre-Programmed, Not Guessing:
Eliezer doesn't "know" our theology ahead of time and isn't trained on random internet data or a pre-built religious knowledge base. Every answer starts fresh with your question.
Retrieval-AugmentedβNot Hallucinated:
When you ask a question, Eliezer doesn't just "predict" a generic answer. It runs your query through a custom retrieval pipeline that pulls specific segments from thousands of hours of Dave's actual recorded teachings, book chapters, and video transcripts.
You see the exact sources: Every answer comes with the original transcript/book/video segments used, so you can check the context yourself.
Grace-Based Pauline Perspective:
Most public AI chatbots mix up or confuse different theological traditions, often misrepresenting our perspective. Eliezer is designed to only reflect the teachings from Dave's library, focusing on grace-based Pauline dispensational theology. If the retrieval pipeline can't find a matching answer, it won't try to "fake it."
Source-Centric, Not Just Opinion:
With ChatGPT, you get a plausible-sounding responseβbut you rarely know where it comes from. Eliezer always cites its sources, so you can verify and study further.
Feedback-Driven Development:
Eliezer is maintained and improved directly by Dave. If you see something off, your feedback shapes how the system gets better. This is not a faceless, mass-produced AIβyou're collaborating with the actual developer and teacher.
Credit System Supports Sustainability:
Because Eliezer runs on a more resource-intensive pipeline (compared to plain ChatGPT), it uses a simple credit system to help cover costs and keep things running.
Summary Table:
| Feature | ChatGPT/Generic AI | Eliezer |
|---|---|---|
| Answers from Dave's teachings only | β | β |
| Cites source for every answer | β | β |
| Updates with new teachings | β | β |
| Filters for Pauline grace-based theology | β | β |
| Community feedback directly improves system | β | β |
| Can "hallucinate"/guess an answer | β | β (tries not to) |
| Cost to use | Usually free (ad-supported) | Free trial + pay-as-you-go |
Bottom Line:
Eliezer is your direct connection to our unique theological perspective, grounded in actual teaching contentβnot just an AI's "best guess." Always check the sources, and let me know if something needs refining.
Getting Started
To use Eliezer, you'll need to create a free account and log in. Here's how our credit system works:
- Free Welcome Credits: Every new user receives 15 free queries (5 credits) upon first login to try the system.
- Query Usage: Each question to Eliezer uses 1 query from your balance.
- Additional Queries: Once you've used your free queries, you can purchase additional query packages to continue exploring our teachings.
I maintain this system with limited resources as a single developer, and your feedback helps identify areas needing improvement. Consider this a collaborative tool for exploring our teachings, always referring back to the original sources provided with each response.