Michael F. Bird
@mbird12
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Deputy Principal at Ridley College. Neutestamentler. Anglican Priest. Love Jesus, hate coffee! CEO Evangelia Media. Views my own. Pronouns: χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι
Melbourne, Australia
Joined February 2012
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.
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🚨 NEW VIDEO! Was the Roman Empire truly tolerant, or is that just a myth? Dive into why the Romans persecuted Christians and what ‘tolerance’ meant in the ancient world. Watch 👉:
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"It would seem a perfect time for Marxists to celebrate. New York City has elected a proud socialist as its mayor. But if history is any guide, the celebration may be short-lived. Across the world—from the Soviet Union to Venezuela—the antidote to Marxism has always been
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The antidote to Marxism has always been experiencing Marxism. Today, the Big Apple becomes an unwitting test subject, writes Coleman Hughes.
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Stephen is an excellent scholar, this should be good!
PROOFS TIME! This time for Baylor UP's _A Handbook to Second-Century Christianity_ (ed. Bird and Harrower).
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Early Christianity was more than beliefs—it was lived religion and shared spiritual experience. What can we learn from the first believers about the power of religious experience?👇 🔗 https://t.co/fFokBjIfJI
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What does “paradise” really mean in the Bible? Is God’s pruning punishment, or preparation for fruitfulness? @profntwright & @mbird12 answer your biggest questions about evil, hope, and spiritual growth. #FaithExplained #NTWrightPodcast
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In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three deep listener questions: Should we pray for Satan? What did Jesus mean by "paradise" to the thief on the cross?
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Early Christianity was more than beliefs—it was lived religion and shared spiritual experience. What can we learn from the first believers about the power of religious experience?👇 🔗 https://t.co/fFokBjIfJI
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Heck of a community note here.
We cannot sing “God bless America” while: Allowing Mosques, Hindu Temples, and Synagogues to be built in America.
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My Baptist childhood taught me to love (& know) Scripture. My Pentecostal adolescence taught me to pray with expectation. My Anglican adulthood is teaching me to cherish the sacraments. These are all gifts. #ecumenicalmonday
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Ancient pagan religion wasn't all peace, love, and tolerance. My latest Substack explores how paganism was often political, violent, and intolerant—contrary to modern myth. Read more:
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“Nobody should be afraid of saying there are two sexes: male and female… That is what got me in trouble—saying clearly that there are two sexes.” @Hoovlet was a biologist at Harvard for 20 years, then in 2023 she stated a basic biological reality about differences between men
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Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
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Hi friends, my latest book, Whispers of Revolution, is almost here! I dive deep into the historical Jesus and God’s unveiling kingship. Early birds can pre-order now and check out my reading from the last chapter + book box reveal! https://t.co/x6gUFb6r1l
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"The conservative movement cannot include or accommodate white supremacists or racists of any type, antisemites, eugenicists, or others whose ideologies are incompatible with belief in the inherent and equal dignity of all." @McCormickProf
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This week on Word from the Bird: ✨ My new book Whispers of Revolution has arrived—let's celebrate! 🏛️ I challenge the myth of tolerant paganism and explore the spiritual experiences of the early church. 🤔 Plus: Is a DEI Jesus historically accurate? 👉
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Confused about salvation? @profntwright & @mbird12 tackle tough questions: Should we pray for Satan? What did Jesus mean by “paradise”? And how does God prune us for growth? Watch now for deep insight and clarity! #AskNTWright #SalvationQuestions
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@mbird12 has a section titled Colonize the Spaces Where Government Has Failed. This approach may expose areas of government encroachment or an opportunity for the church to temporarily lend a hand.@ZonderAcademic
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This week on Word from the Bird: ✨ My new book Whispers of Revolution has arrived—let's celebrate! 🏛️ I challenge the myth of tolerant paganism and explore the spiritual experiences of the early church. 🤔 Plus: Is a DEI Jesus historically accurate? 👉
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Just 10 more days until this beauty is officially out and available for all the nerds who love the OG Classics! Seriously, I can't wait for you to read it!! https://t.co/lW8mKnzQlQ
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