All NT Wright articles
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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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ArticleWhy NT Wright Says Only the Church Can Achieve True Unity: Ephesians 2 vs Secular Multiculturalism
In his book on Ephesians, talking about Ephesians 2, N.T. Wright argues that the church offers more than diversity or coexistence. It is a new humanity, formed by grace, reconciled through Christ and filled with the Spirit, the kind of unity modern secular culture longs for but cannot create on its own.
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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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ShowsStill waiting… for Jesus’ return?
Does your everyday work really matter to God? Why did Jesus have to be fully human and fully divine? And how should Christians live faithfully while waiting for Jesus’ return?
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ShowsIs Salvation fair?
Who can be saved? What about those who have never heard the gospel? Do Christians earn rewards in heaven and what does God’s wrath really mean at the cross?
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ShowsIs Christianity bad?! Has religion done more harm than good? NT Wright and Mike Bird LIVE in London
N.T. Wright and Mike Bird and reunited together in person in Premier’s new London studios for a big Ask NT Wright Anything episode.
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ShowsWhat is real church community?
Tom Wright and Mike Bird begin with a thoughtful look at church models, exploring how the New Testament envisions the people of God, why no single structure is “the” biblical one, and how modern churches can still reflect the unity and mission of early Christian communities.
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ShowsWho wrote Hebrews? and who goes to Hell?
Mike Bird and Tom Wright take on three weighty listener questions that dive deep into the Bible’s mystery, mercy, and meaning in this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything. They begin by exploring the mystery of who wrote the Letter to the Hebrews, unpacking why the early church left the author anonymous and how that shapes our reading today.
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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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ArticleRead My Lips: Tom Wright Does Believe in Penal Substitutionary Atonement
For years, Tom Wright has been accused of denying penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) - but is this fair? In a special bonus episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom sits down with Mike Bird to clarify his true views on the cross, challenge common caricatures, and invite listeners into a richer, more biblical understanding of atonement that goes beyond slogans and controversy.
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ShowsS2 #12 Did Adam and Eve Ruin Everything? NT Wright and Mike Bird Explore Sin and Universalism
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle the complexities of salvation, the meaning behind Revelation’s vivid imagery, the consequences of sin, and the struggles of transitioning to mainstream Christianity. They explore God’s mercy, human responsibility, and the importance of biblical interpretation in shaping our faith.
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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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Shows#236 Icons, praying to saints & dividing over sexuality (Classic)
From the archives: Tom answers listener questions about whether shrines are pagan, whether infant baptism is biblical, and how we can live in unity despite theological differences around sexuality.
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ArticleThe Wonder of Christmas: Myth or History? NT Wright explores
Is the Christmas story a comforting myth or a historical reality? NT Wright explores the evidence behind the Gospel narratives, challenging modern scepticism and affirming the season’s wonder as the most pivotal moment in history.
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Shows#231 Mental health: Am I failing God by taking medication? (Classic)
Does taking anti-depressant medication mean I’m failing to trust God? I was told to read the Bible to cure my eating disorder - how do we educate the church? How do I reconcile the Biblical command ‘do not be anxious’ with chronic anxiety? Tom answers listener questions about mental health.
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Shows#230 I can’t shake my sinful addiction (Classic)
Tom answers personal question from listeners about how to develop spiritual disciplines, escaping the cycle of besetting sin, and how to respond to homeless people with substance addiction and mental health problems.
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Shows#228 Baptism: What happens? Should we baptise infants? Ask NT Wright Anything (Classic)
What happens at baptism? How does John’s baptism of repentance differ from Christian baptism? And what does Tom think of infant vs believer’s baptism? Justin asks the questions and NT Wright responds.
