All Bible: Old Testament articles
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A Christian explanation for Natural Evil from the Dirckx vs Woodford debates
An apologetic for natural disasters using the Genesis creation story
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Does the Bible condone slavery? #NoQuestionOffLimits Amy Orr-Ewing, Ben Thomas, & Ben Chang hosted by Ruth Jackson
Joining us on the panel is the renowned public theologian and author of several books including Why Trust The Bible? Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, Dr. Ben Thomas, an international speaker and consultant anaesthetist from OCCA the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, and Dr. Ben Chang, an A&E doctor and author of Christ and Culture Wars.
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Ask NT Wright Anything #225 Will animals go to heaven? Are NDEs real? Is there ‘free will’ in heaven? (replay)
In this episode, Tom dives into listener questions about heaven and the new creation. Discover whether free will still exists in heaven, what near-death experiences can reveal, and if we’ll be reunited with our loved ones and pets. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the afterlife and beyond!
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Life after doom: how to live a life of wisdom, resilience & love in unpredictable times with Brian McLaren hosted Andy Kind
How do we live well with nations, ecosystems, economies, religions, and other institutions in disarray? Unbelievable host Andy Kind seized the chance to talk with writer and activist Brian McLaren. Once banned reading for a young Andy Kind when he first embraced his faith, McLaren now joins him for a face-to-face conversation. Have we crossed tipping points towards an inexorable tide of doom?
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Ask NT Wright Anything #224 Is the world doomed? Global justice and climate change (replay)
Tom answers questions from listeners on whether the world is getting better or worse, on poverty and economic justice, and what climate change activism means for the theology of new creation.
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Ask NT Wright Anything #223 Pastoral questions on porn, personal tragedy and coming back to faith (replay)
Tom answers listener’s pastoral questions including a person racked by guilt over whether his wife’s miscarriages were a judgment on his porn addiction, a family wrestling with the death of a family member, and someone on a journey back to faith but unsure where to begin.
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Ask NT Wright Anything #222 What if I’m not really saved? (replay)
Can We Lose Our Salvation? Join us this week as Tom addresses common doubts that crop up time and again from our listener’s questions. Do you ever question if you can lose your salvation? Feel unworthy to be a disciple of Jesus? Wonder if you might think you’re saved, but actually aren’t, like those Jesus refers to in Matthew 7:21-23 saying, ‘depart from me’? Today on Ask NT Wright Anything we’re sharing insightful, biblical and what we hope will be some comforting responses, to help us all as we seek clarity in our spiritual journey.
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Ask NT Wright Anything #220 Understanding the Concept of Satan in the Bible (Replay)
Tom answers listeners questions on the question of Satan and the powers of evil. Are we supposed to believe in a literal Satan? Explore with Tom Wright in today’s episode of Ask NT Wright Anything what the New and Old Testaments say about the devil, demons, and how Jesus counters all evil throughout his ministry and ultimately at the cross.
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Ask Nt Wright Anything #219 Why don’t I hear from God any more? (Replay)
Join Tom today as he sits down to answer a fresh batch of questions from listeners who are having trouble hearing from God.
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Why do we get the Bible so wrong?
Author Drew Cordell looks at the most annoying mistakes Christians and non-Christians make when it comes to the Bible
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Ask NT Wright Anything #217 Dear Tom: I’ve got questions about Marriage (Replay)
Tom delves into the complexities of marriage, addressing personal and burning questions from our listeners. From pondering the nature of married relationships in the new creation to offering advice for those on the brink of tying the knot, Tom brings wisdom and clarity in today’s episode.
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Is God fully in control? 4 views of divine sovereignty
Writer Steve Schramm explores determinism and freewill, looking at what the Bible, philosophy and Christian history say about divine sovereignty
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Ask NT Wright Anything #215 Should we take the devil seriously?
A bit of a twist today as we answer listener’s questions that have come in asking: are we meant to take Satan literally? Join Tom Wright as he unravels some of the intricate threads of the New and Old Testaments to uncover the biblical portrayal of the devil.
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Ask NT Wright Anything #213 Which Bible Translation is the best one? (Replay)
Listeners ask questions on which Bible translations we should deem as the best ones and which ones we should use on a daily basis. What makes a good translation, why doesn’t Tom capitalise ‘holy spirit’, and what does he make of Pope Francis ‘changing’ the Lords’ Prayer? Tom also discusses the process and thinking behind his own translation of the New Testament in ‘The Bible For Everyone’.
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Ask NT Wright Anything #212 The New Testament in its World with special guest and co-author Mike Bird
Today’s episode features a special guest - renowned Australian Bible scholar, co-authored and friend of Tom’s, Mike Bird. Together, they delve into their groundbreaking collaborative work, “The New Testament in its World: An introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the first Christians” which both combines and unpacks years of Tom’s major study into this seminal volume.
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Ask NT Wright Anything #211 Singleness, dating and being unequally yoked. Should christians date non-christians? What’s the point of it all? Puzzled and pastoral questions this week with Tom.
Help! I am a new christian and I’m worried I’m unequally yoked in my relationship? What is the biblical view of singleness? Should Christians date non Christians? Was Jesus at my mother’s deathbed? What’s the point of it all? In this episode Tom answers the personal, pastoral and puzzled questions of listeners.
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Ask NT Wright Anything #210 The Problem of Evil and Suffering (Replay)
In today’s Episode theologian and historian Tom Wright looks at listener questions on one of the biggest topics and questions the Christian faith faces today. What is the nature of free will, does Christianity truly offer an answer to the problem of evil and suffering? Will it be possible for there to be another ‘fall’ in the new creation? And the hosts of the Libertarian Christian Podcast have some questions for Tom about living as Christians in today’s world.
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Is God a moral monster? How Paul Copan’s book shaped his ministry
Joel Furches looks at the impact of Paul Copan’s book Is God a Moral Monster?, written in response to Richard Dawkins’ accusation that “the God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction”
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Ask NT Wright Anything #209 Israel and the Second Coming (Replay)
How should Christians think about the place of Israel today? Do the Jewish people still have a distinct role in God’s purposes? The Bible says Jesus will return ‘soon’, so why hasn’t he?
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Unapologetic #91 Michael Lloyd: Where does our value come from?
Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, co-author of Image Bearers, explores how the image of God shapes our understanding of what it is to be human. Is secular psychology sufficient? Why is restoration necessary? How does community help? Why is diversity so important?