Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew a..., Michael F. Bird
Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew a..., Michael F. Bird
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Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible

Author: Michael F. Bird

Narrator: Alan Irving

Unabridged: 6 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 06/08/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the BibleSeven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and accessible introduction to the Bible--its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority.Bible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book:how the Bible was put together;what "inspiration" means;how the Bible is true;why the Bible needs to be rooted in history;why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation;how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; andhow Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible.Seven Things presents a clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.Accompanying tables and recommended reading are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Michael F. Bird

Michael F. Bird (PhD, University of Queensland) is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College, Australia. He is the author of numerous scholarly and popular books on the New Testament and theology, including Evangelical Theology, Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible, and with N. T. Wright,?The New Testament in Its World.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Josh on February 25, 2022

For years, I’ve longed for a text to use with high-schoolers to introduce them to the Bible. Even if you’ve read the Bible your whole life, or perhaps especially if you’ve read the Bible your whole life, there’s certain things that you should know that you probably don’t. Just things you’ve taken fo......more

Goodreads review by Kyle on July 13, 2021

Michael Bird has given the Christian Church a real treasure in this book! It's a relatively short and succinct exposition on how to approach the Scriptures, which manages to combine a good measure of humor mixed with solid biblical scholarship in an easy-to-read style. In the book, Bird addresses se......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on January 02, 2025

I am glad someone wrote this book. Bird wonderfully expounds this super important topic and breaks down complicated ideas into understandable formats. I learned a lot and I especially enjoyed the chapter 6 treatment of hope that endures. It was interesting to see the names of scholars that I have re......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on January 06, 2023

Really loved his take on inerrancy and sufficiency.......more

Goodreads review by Declan on December 09, 2023

Clear, funny and intelligent. This canvasses a lot of Bird's positions well and I would definitely recommend it as an introduction to Biblical Studies.......more