Michael F Bird
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Evangelical Theology is a systematic theology written from the perspective of a biblical scholar. Michael F. Bird contends that the center, unity, and boundary of the evangelical faith is the evangel (= gospel), as opposed to doctrines like justification by faith or inerrancy. Using the gospel as a theological leitmotif, this text presents an authentically evangelical theology as the drama of gospelizing--performing and living out the gospel in the...
2) Romans
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is idea for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and all who want...
3) What Christians ought to believe: an introduction to Christian doctrine through the Apostles' Creed
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Modern Christians have often hesitated to embrace the ancient creeds because of our nothing but the Bible tradition. In What Christians Ought to Believe Michael Bird opens our eyes to the possibilities of the Apostle's Creed as a way to explore and understand the basic teachings of the Christian faith. Bringing together theological commentary, tips for application, and memorable illustrations, What Christians Ought to Believe summarizes the basic...
4) The New Testament you never knew: exploring the context, purpose, and meaning of the story of God
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019
Description
Do you know the real story behind the New Testament?
We all share a fascination for discovering 'the rest of the story.' We enjoy learning the behind-the-scenes facts about seemingly familiar events. In this eight-session Bible study, well-known Bible scholars N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird team up to take you on a tour of the story behind the explosive story of the New Testament.
You will discover things you never knew about Jesus' baptism and...
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Recent years have seen much controversy around the apostle Paul, his religious and social context, and its effects on his theology. In the helpful Counterpoints format---Four Views on the Apostle Paul, four leading scholars present their views on the best framework for describing Paul's theological perspective. --from publisher description.
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Surveying scripture, church history, and theology, sixteen contributors present a defense of the full and equal authority and majesty of all three members of the Trinity while critiquing approaches that border on semi-Arianism. Readers will learn why the strong statement of the equality of the Father and Son made at the council of Nicaea is necessary for a biblical and evangelical faith, having significant impact on our doctrine of God and the person...
Author
Pub. Date
20191119
Description
The New Testament in Its World by bestselling author N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird is designed to open readers' eyes to the larger world of the New Testament. Guiding you in how to think like a first-century Christian, it stands to become the definitive introduction on the topic.
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