Chad Bird

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Chad Bird

Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed articles to Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Modern Reformation, The Federalist, Lutheran Forum, and other journals and websites. He is also the author of several books, including The Christ Key & Limping with God.

A Review of "God's Word: A Guide to Holy Scripture" by John Kleinig

02/27/23

9 mins

Chad Bird

When I finished this book, I loved the Bible, and the Bible’s author, even more. And I can’t imagine a better endorsement than that.
Index of Videos for Reading the Gospels through Hebrew Eyes

12/29/22

56 mins

Chad Bird

For almost three years, I have produced a weekly video in the series “Reading the Gospels through Hebrew Eyes.” Here is an index of all the Gospel readings covered so far, with links to their YouTube videos.
Christmas in Psalm 8: The Lord of the Rings and Christmas

12/21/22

18 mins

Chad Bird

Psalm 8 is a trailer for the entire biblical movie, and the entire biblical movie centers on Christ.
A Review of Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself)

12/05/22

14 mins

Chad Bird

The more awareness we have that we are weak and low and frail and incapable of doing this thing called life, the more perfectly we are positioned to meet the God of grace.
The Alpha and Omega of Generosity

11/24/22

18 mins

Chad Bird

It all starts with God; and it all ends with God. He is the alpha and omega of giving and generosity.
Reflections on the Death of My Father

11/10/22

15 mins

Chad Bird

Carson Wayne Bird, father of Chad Bird, died on October 31. He was eighty-one years old. At a small, family gathering on November 4, Chad spoke these words to his mom, sister, and the other family members of Carson, who gathered to mourn and remember this beloved child of God.
- Resurrection of the Body
- Death and Life
1 John 5:13-21: The Front Porch of Our Father’s Home

11/04/22

12 mins

Chad Bird

From the beginning to the end of his letter, John really wants one thing: for us to be in Jesus.
John 3:1-12: Doppelgangers of Jesus

09/16/22

18 mins

Chad Bird

Hope is found precisely while we’re dead.
The Day We Buried Our Son

08/25/22

12 mins

Chad Bird

We did not say “Goodbye” to our son on the day of his burial. We said, “Luke, we’ll see you soon.”
- Resurrection of the Body
- Eschatology
Reflections on the Death of Our Son

08/04/22

15 mins

Chad Bird

On Saturday, July 16, Luke Gabriel Bird died in a hiking accident in Chile. He was a midshipman in the United States Naval Academy. He is our son. Here are some reflections on his life, his faith, and his Lord.
- Resurrection
- Jesus Christ
Church Fathers: St. Irenaeus of Lyon, Champion of the Incarnation

07/25/22

19 mins

Chad Bird

You will not be disappointed in this Champion of the Incarnation.
An Excerpt from Limping with God

07/01/22

11 mins

Chad Bird

Following Jesus, we gimp our way down the dark and slippery paths of life. As we do, we discover, ironically, that the longer we follow him, the weaker we become, and the more we lean on our Lord.

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