Dr. Michael F. Bird

The evangelical world needs leaders who embody holiness, not hubris; who grow disciples, not groom sycophants; who see themselves as naked before Christ, not robed in the prestige of their platforms; who know that when success becomes an idol that bullying becomes a sacrament.

@ThomasCreedy @jmyers1018 @ZonderAcademic Yes, I'm trying hard to get some more out!

@jmyers1018 @mbird12 @ZonderAcademic Fun! Mike are there going to be any more volumes than Thessalonians before 2030?

I’m excited to share that I’ve signed a contract w @ZonderAcademic for Colossians & Philemon in the Zondervan Critical Introduction to the New Testament series, edited @mbird12 Happy to join the Zondervan family! Project is now officially underway, but look for it in 2030!

Is God the author of evil? Isaiah 45:7 says God "creates evil": one of Scripture's most startling claims. So here is a new video unpacking the Isaiah 45, the tension, and why Marcion got it wrong. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=Y8tDu2… #Isaiah #OldTestament #Theology

Jude is really keen on angels!👼 The fallen watchers, the Angel of the Lord, Michael vs. Satan, and why slandering “glorious ones” is a big "no, no!" “The Mystery of Angels Unveiled” 👇 michaelfbird.substack.com/p/the-mystery-…

@jmyers1018 @ZonderAcademic Great to have you on board Jason!

Can secular multiculturalism ever match the unity found in the church? @profntwright says Ephesians 2 reveals God’s vision for a true, grace-filled community. Discover why the church is more than just diversity. #NTWright #Ephesians2 #ChurchUnity premierunbelievable.com/articles/why-n…

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Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🌈✨ We're celebrating with the Antig series. These aren't stories ABOUT being different - they're stories where neurodiverse characters are simply part of the narrative! Let's continue to champion books that represent ALL minds! 📖

Once saved, always saved? N.T. Wright on the Perseverance of the Saints youtube.com/clip/Ugkx9oYGW… via @UnbelievableFE

4 in 5 Australians Want an Ad Break from Harmful Gambling Ads agr.org.au/agr-media-rele…

The gospel is not about our feelings, our imaginations, or our sense of what people will or won't like. It's about truth; about the reality of God's good creation and his purposes unveiled in Jesus. And truth remains God's, not ours. -The Vision of Ephesians

Iran's sun and lion flag has been raised on Iran's embassy in Copenhagen 👇 Several diplomats at the embassy, including the ambassador himself according to some reports, have applied for asylum in Denmark.

@IanNelsonMills @steve_sherwood Ian, we should discuss over lunch in Melbourne when you get here.

@mbird12 @steve_sherwood The opposition to my government committing these crimes is not support for the people those are committed against. Your repeated attempts to paint it that way suggest you're not actually engaging in dialog with anyone who doesn't share your perspective.

I understand opposition to Trump. But I'll never understand how opposition to Trump entails support for tyrannical regimes in Venezuela, Iran, and Cuba. It is a baffling phenomenon.

What kind of Jesus does the Jerusalem Statement give us? What sort of atonement and what vision of worship sit behind it? I tackle Christology, atonement, and liturgy in Part 3 of my commentary: michaelfbird.substack.com/p/the-jerusale…

On this month’s CATChat episode, Krysia, Zoe, and Ian discuss ‘Fearfully and Wonderfully Made’ study undertaken by the Church of England. Listen: tr.ee/v1JmTAcjX6 Transcript: share.transistor.fm/s/cab4ba07/tra… Report: churchofengland.org/media/news-and…

The tomb was empty. Everything changed. 🕊️ The Empty Tomb by Brian Sibley captures resurrection morning beautifully. Perfect Easter reading! Death defeated. Hope restored. Jesus is alive! ✨

This was a fantastic episode!

Does Isaiah 45:7 teach that God is the author of evil? The KJV says God "creates evil" - but what does that actually mean? I dig into the text, wrestle with Marcion, and explore the tension between divine sovereignty and divine goodness. 🔗 michaelfbird.substack.com/p/is-god-the-a…