All Ask NT Wright articles
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ShowsIs there one biblical canon? Catholics and justification by faith? And will there be a third temple?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle tough questions about the biblical canon, Catholic salvation, and the idea of a future Third Temple. They explore how the Bible was formed, what really divides Protestants and Catholics, and why Christians should focus on Jesus and the church - not rebuilding in Jerusalem.
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ShowsMore than marriage, how to find a true biblical lens and what’s Tom’s next book?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird discuss how marriage points to new creation, how to read the Bible through a truly biblical lens, and what writing projects Tom might tackle next. A thought-provoking look at relationships, interpretation, and plans.
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ShowsIs Patriarchy part of the fall? Should Christians tithe? And are Oneness Pentecostals saved if they don’t believe in the Trinity?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle big questions on patriarchy and the fall, tithing and Christian giving, and whether Oneness Pentecostals are truly within historic Christianity. A thoughtful look at Genesis, church tradition, and the heart of Christian faith.
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ShowsHas the Gospel reached the ‘Ends of the Earth’? Where’s my transformation? Will my children be with me into eternity?
In thiMike Bird and Tom Wright tackle three big listener questions that sit at the crossroads of biblical interpretation and pastoral care.
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ShowsBiblical Theology vs Systematic Theology? Romans 7 explained and whether Calvinism is Biblical?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three big questions: What is the real difference between biblical and systematic theology? Who is the “wretched man” of Romans 7? And is Calvinism really biblical? Enjoy trademark NT Wright clarity on some of theology’s toughest debates.
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ShowsKingdom of Heaven vs. Secular Humanism; How to brush up on Greek and should we pray to the Holy Spirit?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird discuss whether building God’s kingdom is just like secular humanism, how to pray to the Holy Spirit, and share tips for relearning biblical Greek. Dive into the differences between Christian hope and secular progress, and discover how the Trinity shapes prayer.
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ShowsMAGA, Meaning and the End Times
Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore how Christians can resist political and ideological capture, offer hope and meaning amid chronic illness and suffering, and teach a more biblical vision of the end times - one rooted in resurrection and new creation, not escapism.
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ShowsCan you clarify substitutional atonement, Tom? Which OT should Christians use? Northern tribes question
Tom Wright and Mike Bird discuss the fate of Israel’s “lost tribes,” the biblical meaning of exile and restoration, and whether penal substitution really fits the Bible’s story. Plus: Should Christians read the Hebrew Bible or the Septuagint? This episode brings clarity to big questions about Scripture and theology.
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ShowsDoes God repent? What does ekklesia mean? Talking about biblical words and what they mean?
Tom Wright breaks down key biblical words like “soul,” “spirit,” and “ekklesia,” explaining what they really mean and why modern misunderstandings matter. Plus: Does God ever repent or change his mind? Discover how language shapes faith.
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ShowsWho are Abraham’s children? Did Jesus make mistakes? Is apostolic succession essential to the Church’s faithfulness?
Tom Wright and Michael Bird tackle three big questions: Did Paul convert, or was his identity as Abraham’s child transformed by Jesus? Did Jesus ever make mistakes? And is apostolic succession essential - or is the church’s faithfulness anchored elsewhere?
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ShowsCan I attend Catholic church? Jews vs Judeans in translation? Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?
Tom Wright tackles questions about attending different churches, translating key biblical terms, and puzzling choices in Paul’s ministry. He explores Protestant-Catholic unity, why some Bibles say “Judeans” instead of “Jews,” and the lessons behind Paul’s decisions with Timothy and Titus.
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ShowsWhy Do Prayers Go Unanswered? Tom Wright & Mike Bird on Grief, the Eucharist, and Bible Characters’ Reality
In this deeply pastoral episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle some of the most sensitive and difficult questions Christians face.
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ShowsWhy did Jesus turn water into wine? Did Paul invent Christianity? Are Christian hymns wrong? NT Wright Explains
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright answers listener questions about John’s Gospel, worship music, and the relationship between Jesus and Paul.
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ShowsWomen in ministry, Church unity & Paul’s “End of the World” Ask NT Wright Anything
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major questions: Should Christians stay in churches that disagree about women in leadership? How can the global church pursue deeper unity?
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ShowsCan you lose your Salvation, hyper-calvanism and did Jesus actually preach Hell?
Today on Ask NT Wright Anything, N.T. Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major theological questions: Can Christians lose their salvation? What did Jesus actually mean when he spoke about hell? Is hyper-Calvinism a distortion of biblical teaching?
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ShowsWhat’s the fine print on the Second Coming, the Transfiguration, and Michael Heiser’s Unseen Realm
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three fascinating theological questions: What actually happens at the Second Coming? Were Moses and Elijah resurrected at the Transfiguration? How should Christians understand the “unseen realm” of angels and spiritual beings?
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ShowsThe death of Judas, Biblical Inerrancy and how to avoid being too “heavenly minded”?
How did Judas really die, by hanging or by falling and bursting open? Does the Bible contain contradictions? And what does it really mean to “set your mind on things above”?
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ShowsPuzzled by Dispensationalism: is our suffering redemptive? The rapture, new creation & becoming “Divine”
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three profound theological questions that sit right at the heart of Christian hope.
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ShowsWhat do you get from Church that you can’t get from another community?
What makes Church different from any other community? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the church’s unique role in spiritual protection, salvation, and navigating tricky issues like infant baptism and bad teaching.
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ShowsCan Christians serve unjust governments?
Can Christians work within unjust governments? What actually changes with the New Covenant? And what does the future hold for Anglicanism amid global shifts and internal tensions?
