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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 Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious

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Mapping God's Mercy: The Gospel in the Old Testament

By Chad Bird 04/21/21

How can we best talk about the Gospel with an Old Testament accent? Chad Bird provides us with a helpful "map" that highlights Egypt, the Red Sea, and Jerusalem. These three places represent the ways in which God graciously redeems, delivers, and sanctifies us. This brief essay was delivered at the 1517 Regional Conference in Bentonville, Arkansas, on April 17, 2021.

Parents: We All Choose Our Child's Religion

By Chad Bird 03/17/21

Let’s stop pretending that we’ll wait for our children to grow up so they can choose their religion. Parents always choose their children’s religion. Without exception. It’s just that, in some cases, this religion operates under a different name.

What is Sanctification? Revisiting the Old Testament for the Answer

By Chad Bird 02/28/21

The words “sanctify” and “sanctification” have deep roots in the Old Testament. There, holiness is about nearness to the presence of God. He is the holy-maker. Sanctification is his gift. The Old Testament helps us to avoid the common misunderstanding today that sanctification is all about our life of good works.

Are Images of Jesus a Violation of the Commandments?

By Chad Bird 02/20/21

Different groups within Christianity disagree as to whether Jesus should be depicted in icons, crucifixes, paintings, or other visual media. In this article, Chad Bird approaches the question from the angle of both the commandments and the incarnation.

Learning Hebrew and the Jewish Background of the New Testament: Recommendations and Resources

By Chad Bird 02/16/21

Do you want to learn Hebrew or expand your knowledge of the language? What are some online resources for studying the Bible in the original languages?

Mapping God's Mercy: The Gospel in the Old Testament

Parents: We All Choose Our Child's Religion﻿

What is Sanctification? Revisiting the Old Testament for the Answer

Are Images of Jesus a Violation of the Commandments?

Learning Hebrew and the Jewish Background of the New Testament: Recommendations and Resources

Parents: We All Choose Our Child's Religion