Podcast: Ask NT Wright Anything

#95 Did it really happen? Questions on the reliability of the Bible

How should we approach historical scholarship that undermines the Bible? Was early Christian persecution exaggerated? Did saints really rise from their graves as Matthew 27 claims?
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#94 Forgiveness – Is there an unforgivable sin? Can I forfeit God‘s forgiveness?

Why don’t we get a second chance at forgiveness when we die? Is God’s forgiveness dependent on us forgiving others? Is blaspheming the Holy Spirit unforgivable?
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#93 Gendered language and God as ‘father‘

Why does the Bible use gendered language? Can I trust God as father when I was abused by mine? Should we pray to Jesus the son or God the father? Tom tackles these and more Qs.
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#92 Why are people evil? Could God be evil?

Why are some people so totally evil? Is it possible that God could be evil? Will Satan and Jesus become friends again? Tom answers these and more questions from listeners on the subject of evil.
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#91 Tom‘s problems with Platonism

NT Wright frequently mentions the problem of Christianity being infected by Platonism. But what does that mean? And what about parts of the New Testament that seem quite… Platonic? Tom answers listener Qs on the subject
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#90 Galatians, Tom vs Luther and gender

Tom has recently had a major new commentary on Galatians published. Justin talks to him about it and poses question from listeners about aspects of Galatians, including the fruits of the Spirit, whether gender will exist in the new creation, and where he…

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#89 Audience Q&A on Paul: A Biography

Tom Wright takes audience questions on the person of Paul and is theogloy in part 3 of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018.
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#88 Martin Bashir interviews NT Wright on Paul

Tom Wright speaks to Martin Bashir about Paul and the church in Part 2 of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018.
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#87 Who was the Apostle Paul and why does he still matter?

Tom Wright talks about the life and legacy of the apostle Paul in front of an audience at Westminster Central Hall, London. The lecture was part of an event by SPCK to mark the publication of Paul: A Biography in 2018.
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#86 Deconstructing faith and answering atheism

Are altar calls too simplistic? I’m deconstructing help!… Can my atheist friend take the high ground on morality? Support the show – give from the USA or Rest of the world (and get the show e-book)·     For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws an…

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