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

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Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and readable 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 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 read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.

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Michael Bird (the Rev., Dr.) has written an outstanding book that I plan on using in small groups and classrooms to help people begin to understand their Bible. It is written by a world-class evangelical Bible scholar who knows how to communicate effectively to regular people and is passionate about the Scriptures and what God has done for us in Christ Jesus our Lord. The book is jam-packed with accurate information and helpful advice. One of the side-benefits of using this text is that, after a student has finished it and been inspired by it, they can go on to read many of the other works by Dr. Bird - works on the Apostle Paul, the Gospels, Systematic Theology, etc. Lots of great stuff. And this is not to mention his many videos and podcasts. Individual readers will be enthralled, and we as "the church" will be on the way towards returning to a healthy level of Bible literacy among our lay people.By the way I listened to the AUDIBLE recording, which is expertly read - highly recommended - allowing for a few unusual pronunciations of technical terms and certain books of the Bible.QUESTION regarding ch. 2, "The Bible is Divinely Given and Humanly Composed"Dr. Bird's explanation of the inspiration of Scripture (something of significant concern for his target audience of evangelical readers) is well done and he ends up recommending "thought-for-thought" inspiration - which works fine, though I myself would have defended a little more vigorously "verbal, plenary." Dr. Bird cautions against infighting on this issue, and holds up Dr. Michael Licona as an example of person with whom certain American evangelicals were too quick to find fault. I agree with Dr. Bird here. Let's hope Dr. Licona continues to be an exemplary evangelical. Otherwise this chapter will have to be re-written.QUESTION regarding ch. 7, "Christ is the Centre of the Christian Bible"This chapter is full of the scholarly insights and practical wisdom that characterize the work in general. I was surprised, however, to hear Dr. Bird advocate that we interpret the Bible (especially the OT) with the kind of Christo-centric freedom that the apostles did. Of course, it is true that the coming of Jesus changes everything - we look back on the earlier part of the story and see things with fresh eyes! Absolutely! But what about the interpretive controls provided by "exegesis" (determining what the Bible meant) and "hermeneutics" (tracing how that meaning impacts us today)? It is true that the apostles didn't always follow these controls, but they were divinely inspired, we are not! So I am still wrestling with Dr. Bird's recommendation here.CAUTION regarding ch. 3, "Scripture is Normative, Not Negotiable"There is a serious blunder within this chapter, a blunder that warrants extending a caution to every prospective reader. In the course of this chapter Dr. Bird argues, in a nutshell, that eating a rare hamburger would be a violation of the Mosaic law against the consumption of blood. It's a good thing, therefore, (he argues) that the laws of Ancient Israel are no longer in force and neither is the Apostolic Council of Acts 15 which reiterates this law against the consumption of blood to Gentile Christians. Now, this is not only technically erroneous but potentially dangerous.It is ERRONEOUS for two reasons: First, the prohibition against the consumption of blood is technically not part of the Mosaic legislation. It is presented in Genesis 9 and as such is clearly intended for all people and all times, not just ancient Israel. That is one reason why that prohibition is reiterated as "still relevant and in force" to Gentile Christians in Acts 15. Second, it is my understanding the standard way that we butcher meat in the west (and also in Arab countries) has already taken into account this directive. The blood is poured out. The animals are not strangled. So, yes, we can eat a rare hamburger without violating this command!It is DANGEROUS for this reason: Dr. Bird has inadvertently (and erroneously as we have shown) relativized the entire Apostolic Council of Acts 15. Inquiring minds will want to know, what else is no longer in force? If the command against eating blood was just a temporary hold-over from the laws of Moses, what about, say, the directive against sexual immorality? Here is the statement from Acts 15, in full://It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you [Gentile Christians] with anything beyond the following requirements: You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things.//So... great book. Informative, challenging, and inspiring. With that one major caution, I hope it is widely used in the church.

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