All Bible: New Testament articles
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ShowsGender Hierarchy, Habakuk 2:4, What bits of the Bible did Paul write? Did Paul write the Pastoral Epistles?
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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ShowsUnion and communion: The Trinity demystified
In this episode of Matters of Life & Death, we tackle one of Christianity’s most misunderstood doctrines: the Trinity. Is the idea of one God in three persons just a theological puzzle for scholars, or could it transform our understanding of God and ourselves? Discover how reflecting on Father, Son, and Spirit might unlock new meaning and practical insight for daily Christian living.
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ArticleBig Bang, fine-tuning and the limits of science – can cosmology point us to a Creator?
Unbelievable? host John Nelson reflects on a debate he hosted between Niayesh Afshordi and Michel-Yves Bolloré about whether cosmology and the Big Bang prove the existence of God—or reveal deeper cosmic mysteries. John Nelson asks, Does Cosmology Prove the Existence of God?
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ShowsBishops, Priests, finding a Church and the Universalism Question
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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ShowsThe Vision of Ephesians: What is “Sola Scriptura”?
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?
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ShowsTom, Should We Work Out? Why Is The Bible Authoritative?
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.
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ShowsShould Church Leaders Be Ordained? Are We Needed To Usher In The New Creation?
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.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #223 Paul Anderson: CS Lewis and the Gospel of John
Ruth Jackson is joined with Paul Anderson, a Professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox University in Oregon. Paul speaks on his first encounter with C.S. Lewis and the role Lewis’ works have played in his own life, ministry, and scholarship.
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ShowsThe Big Bible episode: Canon, Contradictions & Tradition
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.
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ShowsJesus and the powers, Why does it take the Anglicans so long to choose an Archbishop? What are healthy spiritual practices?
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.
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ShowsFaith, belief, and the fall of Jerusalem: what are we missing?
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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ShowsWill I Still Be Married in Heaven?
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.
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ShowsCan we read Jesus into every Old Testament story?
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?
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ShowsWill God resurrect my cremated body? NT Wright on God’s grace, the Law, and new life after cremation
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the deep connections between ‘hesed’ in the Old Testament and ‘charis’ in the New, offering a rich picture of God’s love and faithfulness. They tackle the sensitive topic of cremation and Christian burial, affirming the unshakable hope of resurrection.
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ArticleThe Trial of Jesus: 18 Broken Laws Behind Good Friday
Bob Lepine, author of 12 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Easter, shares how 18 laws were broken to condemn Jesus to death on Good Friday
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ShowsS2 #7 The Alpha and Omega: NT Wright on Jesus’ lineage and life after death
Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the biblical concept of the soul, challenging Greek-influenced ideas of dualism and emphasizing the New Testament’s focus on bodily resurrection. Does the Bible really teach that we have an immortal soul, or is that a later philosophical addition?
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ShowsS2 #6 Was Paul a false apostle?! NT Wright answers
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the controversial question: Was Paul a false apostle? Some argue his message contradicts Jesus, but what does Scripture say?
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ArticleUsing technology to get back to the simple Word
Businessman Richard Borgonon tells Premier Unbelievable why he founded Bible study app ‘The Word One to One’
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ArticleFarewell to the Old Year: What the Bible Has to Say About Endings (and Beginnings)
There is much wisdom in the Bible about how to approach the passage of time, as Premier Unbelievable? says goodbye to 2024
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ArticleDivine Humility: The Astonishing Reality of God’s Arrival in a Manger
Erik Strandness delves into the profound humility of the Christmas story, exploring how the birth of Christ in a manger challenges our expectations of divinity and invites us to encounter God in an entirely new way
