Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible

By: Michael F. Bird

Narrated by: Alan Irving

Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible

Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and accessible 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:

1. how the Bible was put together;
2. what "inspiration" means;
3. how the Bible is true;
4. why the Bible needs to be rooted in history;
5. why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation;
6. how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and
7. how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible.

Seven Things presents a 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 for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.

Accompanying tables and recommended reading are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Cheeky commentary

Fresh a modern approach to answering questions about how we got our Bibles. Definitely a great book to pass around.

Excelente audiolibro!

Me encantó el libro, bíblico y Cristocéntrico. Recomendado 100%. Palabras que animan al alma a seguir escudriñando las Escrituras.

Excellent

I especially enjoy the text and context of how this was laid out. He’s an expert in theology and it shows.

Outstanding Book for Small Group Bible Study

Michael Bird has given us an outstanding resource for going deeper in our Bible study that concludes with a superb and valuable chapter on the relationship of Jesus Christ to the entire Bible.

Not helpful

This is not for beginners. I felt like it was mainly quoting 1000 different parts of the Bible without actually teaching anything clearly. Not even for intermediaries. Maybe for scholars who can keep up with all the citations