All Ask NT Wright articles
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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 Christian History objectively bad?
Also on today’s episode, listeners ask whether the “coming of the Son of Man” in Matthew 24 is about Jesus returning or Jesus being enthroned? And why isn’t “all Israel” saved?
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ShowsWhy doesn’t the Bible punish men for adultery?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three tough questions: Why does the Old Testament seem to treat women unfairly in adultery cases? What’s the meaning behind the Nazirite vow? And how is Christ really present in the Eucharist?
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ShowsWhat was John the Baptist doing when he baptised Jews before Jesus’ ministry began?
Do ordained ministers have “more” of the Holy Spirit than lay people? What exactly was John the Baptist doing when he baptised Jews before Jesus’ ministry began? And are the Thirty-Nine Articles still fit for purpose today?
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ShowsWhat did Paul mean by our “Earthly Tent”? And where is Eden?
Where is the Garden of Eden? What did Paul mean by our “earthly tent”? And does Genesis contain later edits, and if so, does that undermine Scripture?
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ShowsWas the Nativity invented to fulfil Prophecy? NT Wright answers
Was Jesus really born in Bethlehem, or did the gospel writers “invent” the story to fit prophecy? Did a Roman census ever force people to travel back to their ancestral towns? And what about Herod’s massacre of the innocents – pure theology, or plausible history?
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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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ShowsWhy does the New Testament show so much demonic activity? and why are so many young Christians turning to high church traditions?
Demonic activity in the New Testament, the surprising rise of “high church” worship, and whether Christians should be keeping Saturday as the Sabbath…
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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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ShowsPrecision in Faith, Peter the Rock & the Virgin Birth
Mike Bird and N.T. Wright tackle three big listener questions.
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ShowsWhere Do We Go When We Die? NT Wright Answers
In this episode, Tom Wright and Mike Bird field three big listener questions that touch the heart of Christian hope and daily discipleship.
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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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ShowsHelp N.T. Wright! Please clarify salvation
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three deep listener questions: Should we pray for Satan? What did Jesus mean by “paradise” to the thief on the cross?
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ShowsShould we abandon our parents?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three deep and very human questions - about miracles, the Trinity, and discipleship.
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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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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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ShowsWhat happens at the End of the Age?
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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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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ShowsDid God create 100 billion people just to send them to hell?
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.
