All Ask NT Wright articles

  • EPISODE THUMB Q1
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    Gender Hierarchy, Habakuk 2:4, What bits of the Bible did Paul write? Did Paul write the Pastoral Epistles?

    2025-10-19T04:00:00Z

    In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle tough questions on gender hierarchy, Paul’s use of Habakkuk 2:4, and the authorship of the pastoral epistles. They clarify what “submission” really means in Ephesians, explore the dual meaning of faith in Habakkuk, and discuss whether Paul wrote all the pastoral letters - and why these debates still matter for Christians today.

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    Bishops, Priests, finding a Church and the Universalism Question

    2025-10-12T04:00:00Z

    In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle big questions on church leadership, finding spiritual community, and the challenge of universalism. They explore the history and purpose of bishops, how to choose a church in a divided world, and what universalism really means for salvation and Christian hope.

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    The Vision of Ephesians: What is “Sola Scriptura”?

    2025-10-05T04:00:00Z

    What does Ephesians teach us about God’s purpose for the church? Can we truly trust Scripture if it was passed down through oral tradition? And what role do public confessions of faith play in salvation?

  • EPISODE THUMB Q3
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    What happens at the End of the Age?

    2025-09-28T04:00:00Z

    In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle big questions on eschatology, faith, and new creation.

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    Tom, Should We Work Out? Why Is The Bible Authoritative?

    2025-09-21T05:00:00Z

    In this episode, Tom Wright and Mike Bird answer three big listener questions: Should Christians care about physical fitness, and how does it relate to spiritual health? Why is the Bible authoritative, and how should we understand its authority today? And finally, what did Jesus really mean by the “unforgivable sin”? Join them for practical wisdom and theological insight on faith, body, and Scripture.

  • EPISODE THUMB Q3
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    Did God create 100 billion people just to send them to hell?

    2025-09-14T05:00:00Z

    Tom and Mike tackle how to wisely choose a church, which catechism has most shaped Tom’s faith, and whether God created billions only for judgment - offering insight into worship, teaching, and the hope of God’s love.

  • EPISODE THUMB Q1
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    Should Church Leaders Be Ordained? Are We Needed To Usher In The New Creation?

    2025-09-07T05:00:00Z

    Mike Bird and Tom Wright take on three big listener questions. How do we actually cooperate with the Spirit in God’s plan for new creation? Tom reflects on what it means to anticipate heaven and earth being joined, and how our present faithfulness participates in that future hope.

  • EPISODE THUMB Q3
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    Did Jesus Know He Was Divine?

    2025-08-31T05:00:00Z

    Mike Bird and Tom Wright tackle three big listener questions. First: did Jesus know he was God - and if so, in what sense? Tom explores how Jesus reframes what we mean by “God,” drawing on the Gospels and Philippians 2.

  • EPISODE THUMB Q3
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    Can you lose Salvation? Why do churches keep splitting? What is covenant theology?

    2025-08-24T05:00:00Z

    In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle church divisions, explain the differences between covenant theology and dispensationalism, and explore the Salvation Army’s unusual stance on sacraments. They dig deep into Hebrews 6, wrestling with what it really says about salvation security.

  • EPISODE THUMB Q1
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    The Big Bible episode: Canon, Contradictions & Tradition

    2025-08-17T06:00:00Z

    In this Big Bible Episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird dig into big, timeless questions about the canon of scripture, how inspiration works, and why apparent contradictions in the Gospels don’t undermine their truth. They unpack how tradition and fresh interpretation must stay grounded in the historical context of the text, and why the church must always be, as Tom says, “semper reformanda” - always reforming around the Bible’s authority.

  • EPISODE THUMB Q3
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    Jesus and the powers, Why does it take the Anglicans so long to choose an Archbishop? What are healthy spiritual practices?

    2025-08-10T05:00:00Z

    In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack what it means to lead the Anglican Church, the role of the Archbishop as a unifier, and why true leadership needs spiritual depth, not just management skills. They share how practices like the Psalms help Christians face spiritual anxiety and keep their focus on God.

  • EPISODE THUMB Q2
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    Faith, belief, and the fall of Jerusalem: what are we missing?

    2025-08-03T06:00:00Z

    In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack the difference between faith and mere belief, showing how true biblical faith means trust, faithfulness, and allegiance to Jesus as King.

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    Will I Still Be Married in Heaven?

    2025-07-27T06:00:00Z

    Will we ever see an OT Wright translation to match NT Wright’s New Testament for Everyone? Tom explains why an Old Testament version isn’t on the cards - but offers a witty alternative involving his son! The conversation moves on to remarriage, exploring whether we’ll still relate to our spouses in the same way in the new creation, and how Jesus’ words in the Gospels shape our understanding of life after death. 

  • EPISODE THUMB Q3
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    God’s Word, Human Words, and Political Idols

    2025-07-20T06:00:00Z

    In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the controversial topic of Christian nationalism, reflect on the complex relationship between Jesus and the Bible, and unpack what penal substitutionary atonement really means within the bigger story of salvation. They also share wisdom on how and why to talk about deep theology with children.

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    Who were "the sons of God" in Genesis 6?

    2025-07-13T06:00:00Z

    In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack deep questions about God’s enduring love for Israel, the ethical challenges of working in defense and military industries, the mysterious “sons of God” in Genesis, and the ongoing meaning of Passover and foot washing for followers of Jesus today. The conversation wrestles with ancient texts, modern dilemmas, and how to live faithfully in a complex world.

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    What does the Bible mean by a hardened heart, ‘filled’ by the Spirit and to be ‘holy’?

    2025-07-06T06:00:00Z

    What is biblical holiness? Can a heart be so hardened that it’s beyond saving? Does the Holy Spirit still give personal promises today? And what does it mean to be truly ‘filled’ with the Spirit?

  • EPISODE THUMB Q2
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    Can we read Jesus into every Old Testament story?

    2025-06-29T05:55:00Z

    What did Jesus really mean in the Olivet Discourse? How should we read the Old Testament in light of the New? And what can Herod’s strange reaction to Jesus teach us about resurrection and eschatology?

  • EPISODE THUMB Q3
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    Is God male? NT Wright on gender and divinity

    2025-06-22T15:10:00Z

    What does the bodily resurrection really mean for Christian faith? How do we live out true discipleship? And how should we talk about God in relation to gender?.

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    When is Jesus going to return?

    2025-06-15T06:00:00Z

    What does it mean to live faithfully in a politically divided world? How should Christians respond to immigration and power? And what do Paul’s views on time tell us about the return of Christ?

  • EPISODE THUMB Q2
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    Will the resurrection be for all, or just for believers? NT Wright Answers

    2025-06-08T17:00:00Z

    What is the ‘divine council’ in the Bible? Who receives a ‘resurrection body’? And how can Christians be sure of their salvation?