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.

Your God is Too Glorious

11/14/23

8 mins

Chad Bird

This is an excerpt from Chad Bird’s book, Your God is Too Glorious, 2nd Edition
The God Who Remembers: Mary

09/15/23

11 mins

Chad Bird

The Lord has remembered to help his servant Israel, to fulfill his promises to Abraham and to his offspring forever, not mostly or mainly because of his mercy, but exclusively so.
The God Who Remembers: The Action of Remembrance

09/11/23

12 mins

Chad Bird

This week, we’ll take a closer look at what it means to have a God who remembers us. Today, 1517 Scholar in Residence Chad Bird first introduces the Old Testament meaning behind the word and the Hebrew way of remembering.
A Review of "Torahism: Are Christians Required to Keep the Law of Moses?" by R.L Solberg

04/18/23

11 mins

Chad Bird

Only by accurately and honestly reporting the views of those with whom we disagree can we then properly address and refute them. This is the approach Solberg has taken.
A Field Guide to Leviticus and Worship in the Old Testament

04/03/23

40 mins

Chad Bird

Many people have struggled to understand Leviticus and Old Testament worship in general. Here is a handbook or map to navigate these subjects, and to see their relationship to Christ and his saving work.
- Worship
- Old Testament
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

60 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.