The New Testament in its World Work Book

Religion & Spirituality

Bird, Michael F.

Christian Books & Bibles

SPCK Publishing

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 video Bible study (DVD/video download sold separately), 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 journey into the wilderness, the meaning behind his parables and miracles, the significance of his death and resurrection, the incredible expansion of the early church into the Greco-Roman world, and how the transforming mission of Jesus can still turn the world upside down today.
Through reading the New Testament we continually discover that God indeed keeps his promises, but those promises don’t always look like what people expected. Especially when it comes to Jesus. So, come join the journey with N.T. Wright and Michael Bird and they will help you understand the New Testament you never knew.
The study guide includes teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible exploration, personal study and reflection materials, as well as interesting facts about the New Testament.
Sessions include:
<ol>
<li>The Books of the New Testament</li>
<li>The World of Jesus and the Apostles</li>
<li>The Life and Death of Jesus</li>
<li>The Resurrection of Jesus</li>
<li>The Ministry of the Apostle Paul</li>
<li>The Early Christians and the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Creation of the New Testament</li>
</ol>
Designed for use with The New Testament You Never Knew Video Study (9780310085287), sold separately.

The New Testament You Never Knew Bible Study Guide: Exploring the Context, Purpose, and Meaning of the Story of God

Wright, N.T.

HarperChristian Resources

The New Testament You Never Knew Video Study: Exploring the Context, Purpose, and Meaning of the Story of God

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 video Bible study (DVD/video download sold separately), 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 journey into the wilderness, the meaning behind his parables and miracles, the significance of his death and resurrection, the incredible expansion of the early church into the Greco-Roman world, and how the transforming mission of Jesus can still turn the world upside down today. Through reading the New Testament we continually discover that God indeed keeps his promises, but those promises don’t always look like what people expected. Especially when it comes to Jesus. So, come join the journey with N.T. Wright and Michael Bird and they will help you understand the New Testament you never knew. Sessions include: <ol>
<li>The Books of the New Testament</li> <li>The World of Jesus and the Apostles</li> <li>The Life and Death of Jesus</li> <li>The Resurrection of Jesus</li> <li>The Ministry of the Apostle Paul</li> <li>The Early Christians and the Church</li> <li>The Mission of the Church</li> <li>The Creation of the New Testament</li> </ol>
This pack contains one study guide and one DVD.

The New Testament You Never Knew Study Guide with DVD: Exploring the Context, Purpose, and Meaning of the Story of God

Gospel-Centered Theology for Today 
Evangelical Theology, Second Edition helps today's readers understand and practice the doctrines of the Christian faith by presenting a gospel-centered theology that is accessible, rigorous, and balanced. According author Michael Bird the gospel is the fulcrum of Christian doctrine; the gospel is where God meets us and where we introduce the world to God. And as such, an authentically evangelical theology is the working out of the gospel in the various doctrines of Christian theology. 
The text helps readers learn the essentials of Christian theology through several key features, including: A "What to Take Home" section at end of every part that gives readers a run-down on all the important things they need to know. Tables, sidebars, and questions for discussion to help reinforce key ideas and concepts A "Comic Belief" section, since reading theology can often be dry and cerebral, so that readers enjoy their learning experience through some theological humor added for good measure. 
Now in its second edition, Evangelical Theology has proven itself in classrooms around the world as a resource that helps readers not only understand the vital doctrines of Christian theology but one that shows them how the gospel should shape how they think, pray, preach, teach, and minister in the world.

Evangelical Theology, Second Edition: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction

Zondervan Academic

Four Views on the Apostle Paul, A Video Study: 18 Lessons on Reformed, Catholic, 'Post-New Perspective,' and Jewish Understandings of Paul

Schreiner, Thomas R.

Johnson, Luke Timothy

Nanos, Mark D.

Campbell, Douglas A.

There is little doubt that the inerrancy of the Bible is a current and often contentious topic among evangelicals. Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy, A Video Study, alongside the Counterpoints volume Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy, showcases the spectrum of evangelical positions on inerrancy and facilitates understanding of these perspectives, particularly where and why they diverge.
Each main lesson in Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy, A Video Study considers:
<ul>
<li>the present context and the viability and relevance of inerrancy for contemporary Christian witness;</li>
<li>whether and to what extent Scripture teaches its own inerrancy;</li>
<li>the position's assumed/implied understandings of the nature of Scripture, God, and truth; and</li>
<li>three difficult biblical texts: one that implies intra-canonical contradictions, one that raises questions of theological plurality, and one that concerns historicity.</li>
</ul>
Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy, A Video Study serves not only as a resource for surveying the current debate, but also as a catalyst both for understanding and advancing the conversation further. Featuring scholars Al Mohler, Kevin Vanhoozer, Michael Bird, Peter Enns, and John Franke, lessons in the DVD provide viewers with the tools they need to draw informed conclusions on this debated issue.

Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy, A Video Study: 27 Lessons on the Spectrum of Evangelical Positions

Franke, John R.

Mohler JR., R. Albert

Vanhoozer, Kevin J.

Enns, Peter E.

Finally: an introduction that captures the excitement of the early Christians, helping today's readers to think like a first-century believer while reading the text responsibly for today. The New Testament in Its World is your passageway from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A highly-readable, one-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, it is the only such work by distinguished scholar and author N. T. (Tom) Wright. An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early Christianity. Both large and small, these questions include: <ul> <li>What is the purpose of the New Testament?</li> <li>What was the first-century understanding of the kingdom?</li> <li>What is the real meaning of the resurrection in its original context?</li> <li>What really were the Gospels?</li> <li>Who was Paul and why are his letters so controversial?</li> <li>As twenty-first-century people, how do we recover the excitement of what it was like to live as Christians in the first or second centuries?</li> </ul> In short, The New Testament in Its World brings together decades of ground-breaking research, writing, and teaching into one volume that will open readers' eyes to the larger world of the New Testament. It presents the New Testament books as historical, literary, and social phenomena located in the world of Second Temple Judaism, amidst Greco-Roman politics and culture, and within early Christianity. Written for both classroom and personal use, the benefits of The New Testament in Its World include: <ul> <li>A distillation of the life work of N. T. Wright on the New Testament with input from Michael Bird</li> <li>Historical context that situates Jesus and the early church within the history, culture, and religion of Second Temple Judaism and the Greco-Roman world</li> <li>Major sections on the historical Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and Paul's chronology and theology</li> <li>Surveys of each New Testament book that discuss their significance, critical topics like authorship and date, and that provide commentary on contents along with implications for the Christian life</li> <li>Up-to-date discussions of textual criticism and the&nbsp;canonization of the New Testament</li> <li>A concluding chapter dedicated to living the story of the New Testament</li> <li>Available Video and Workbook companion resources to enhance learning and experience the world of the New Testament</li> <li>Illustrated with visually rich pictures, maps, charts, diagrams, and artwork; plentiful sidebars provide additional explanations and insights</li> </ul>

The New Testament in Its World Pack: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians

History

Ancient Civilizations

Gospel-Centered Theology for Today 
The Evangelical Theology Video Lectures helps viewers understand and practice the doctrines of the Christian faith by presenting a gospel-centered theology that is accessible, rigorous, and balanced. According to scholar and author Michael Bird, the gospel is the fulcrum of Christian doctrine, the gospel is where God meets us and where we introduce the world to God. And as such, an authentically evangelical theology is the working out of the gospel in the various doctrines of Christian theology. 
Filled with vibrant illustrations and humor that will keep viewers engaged as they learn the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, Evangelical Theology Video Lectures helps viewers not only understand the vital doctrines of Christian theology but one that shows them how the gospel should shape how they think, pray, preach, teach, and minister in the world. 
Session Titles and Runtimes: 
1.1 - What is Theology? (15 min) 
1.2 - What Do You Have to Say before You Say Anything? (15 min) 
1.3 - What Is the Gospel? (19 min) 
1.4 - Is Theology Possible? (18 min) 
1.5 - The Necessity and Goal of Theology (17 min) 
1.6 - Sources for Theology (18 min) 
1.7-8 - Toward a Gospel-Driven Theological Method and a Final Word (11 min) 
2.1 - God and the Gospel (12 min) 
2.2 - Getting an Affinity for the Trinity (19 min) 
2.3 - What Is God Like? (17 min) 
2.4 - The God Who Creates (15 min) 
2.5 - The God Who Reveals Himself (17 min) 
2.6 - God's Purpose and Plan (17 min) 
3.1 - Gospel and Kingdom (13 min) 
3.2 - What Is the Kingdom of God? (19 min) 
3.3 - The Return of Jesus Christ (16 min) 
3.4 - Millennium and Tribulation (19 min) 
3.5 - The Final Judgment (15 min) 
3.6 - The Intermediate State: What Happens When You Die? (16 min) 
3.7 - The Final State: Heaven, Hell, and New Creation (14 min) 
4.1-2: The Gospel of God's Son and the Christological Method (17 min) 
4.3 - The Life of Jesus (16 min) 
4.4 - The Death of Jesus (17 min) 
4.5 - The Resurrection of Jesus (17 min) 
4.6 - The Ascension and Session of Jesus (12 min) 
4.7 - The Story of Jesus and the Identity of God (16 min) 
5.1 - Saved by the Gospel (13 min) 
5.2 - Redemptive History: The Plan for the Gospel (17 min) 
5.3 - Order of Salvation: The Logical Working of the Gospel (15 min) 
5.4 - Images of Salvation: The Result of the Gospel (22 min) 
5.5 - Scope and Security: How Wide and How Certain a Salvation? (17 min) 
6.1 - God's Spirit: The Breath of the Gospel (13 min) 
6.2 - Person of the Holy Spirit (17 min) 
6.3 - Work of the Holy Spirit (16 min) 
7.1 - Sons and Daughters of the King (13 min) 
7.2 - Image of God (18 min) 
7.3-4 - What Is Humanity? The Human Constitution and Human Identity (15 min) 
7.5 - What Is the Problem with Humanity? (14 min) 
7.6 - The Odyssey of Theodicy (15 min) 
8.1 - The Evangelical Church (13 min) 
8.2 - Biblical Images of the Church (17 min) 
8.3 - The Shape of the Church (14 min) 
8.4 - The Marks of the Church (20 min) 
8.5 - Governance of the Church (18 min) 
8.6 - Emblems of the Gospel: Baptism and Lord's Supper (23 min)

Evangelical Theology Video Lectures: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction

Should Christians be politically withdrawn, avoiding participation in politics to maintain their prophetic voice and keep from being used as political pawns? Or should Christians be actively involved, seeking to control and utilize political systems to control the levers of power? In Jesus and the Powers, N.T. Wright and Michael Bird argue that Christians should pursue active involvement in ways that encourage and sustain liberal democratic systems while opposing both totalitarianism and nationalism. They argue that Christians should faithfully and earnestly contribute to free democratic societies and vigorously oppose political schemes based on autocracy and nationalism. Wright and Bird outline a Christian approach to political engagement with reflections on their relevance to current events, including the Russian-Ukraine conflict, China-Taiwan tension, political turmoil in the USA, UK, and Australia, as well as to the problem of white Christian nationalism.

Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies

World

Zondervan

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