Tom Wright on being a Christian during Coronavirus // Ask NT Wright Anything

[@valeriebriggs1058]

I have been told to stay home as I'm at risk. I am a 77 year old widow and I live alone I am lonely. I can study my bible and I can pray whenever I like which is good. Love you both Xxx

[@pamjobeckfaulkner4681]

Valerie Briggs if you would like to email me we can talk. My email is [e-mail]. Praying for you

[@lombivictoire8220]

The Lord is my with you.

[@matthewhartt9966]

Hi Valerie. Please do email me at [e-mail]. God bless you.

[@ronreidjr]

amen. don't give up! You're God is with you.

[@operasinger2126]

❤️ God can help. This helps. No cost. For coronavirus help, Speak quietly out loud or in normal voice "God, please make health perfect and eliminate harmful virus. Thank you." Repeat every 1-2 hours (8-16 times a day) as long as the pandemic lasts and until a safe vaccine or cure is available. www.howtocallongodforhelp.com Please share. Thank you ❤

[@jennmable]

My Pastor made a great suggestion to say the Lord's Prayer while washing hands since it takes 20 seconds to say it. It helps remind me that He is control every time I wash my hands.

[@adamsmith4195]

jennmable at first I thought “corny but I thought about it and really like that.

[@spkeleti]

Excellent

[@w4rsh1p]

Aren't you in control?

[@TruthHurts907]

If you believe this plandenic then I'm sorry to tell you but it's Satan in control of you, not God.

[@yvonneparks8516]

I love that!! Praise the Lord for the

[@anthonybardsley4985]

The air is getting cleaner. It's helping my breathing.. Spending my time in the Lord. Praise his name.

[@florastewart7957]

Anthony Bardsley Thank you my brother in Christ for your testimony.

[@TruthHurts907]

How's the forced mask helping your breathing? Stop being so wishy washy and wake up.

[@darlameeks]

So timely and encouraging! Thank you! I'm an American Episcopalian, and our Rector is conducting an office of prayer each day on KZbin. It's tough being apart from one another at this time. I will comment that I was a student at Lincoln College, Oxford with Middlebury College's Bread Loaf School of English for two summers in 1989 & 1990. I had to look up a map of Oxford to remind me of where New College is located in relation to Lincoln. My time in Oxford is a treasured memory. Please be well and safe, Bishop Tom! Prayers of protection for Maggie, and all those close to you.

[@isaacyiseogkim314]

Amen. You are answering lots of my questions at the moment. Thank you Tom and Thank you God. I will keep praying.

[@celestedejesus1372]

Such a gift to the body of Christ! I have so much respect for NT Wright. Thank you Jesus for scholars like NT alive for a time such as this!

[@greggpj]

Oh man, I am having serious library envy! I would love to look though all of those books in the background!

[@MrIshmael81]

Right! It makes my 6 shelves look puny!

[@florastewart7957]

Strange how we take things for granted. One day you will be able to go to the library.

[@ronreidjr]

they are only books if we just read them. we have to take that knowledge and use it for God's glory

[@Simon05784]

Does speed reading work? I'd rather have books now called "hard copies" as I finding it difficult to read ebooks, it's just not the same.

[@denisjackson4809]

i like his bubbling enthusiasm....positive energy comes over so that i dont want to switch off!!

[@latoshiamaxwell2261]

Denis Jackson I like that also lol thought I was the only one

[@luiramsingzimik4235]

Thank you for all the beautiful questions that came from this conversations. Answers are never satisfied but this questions have given me ample ideas to ponder on the current events. It was indeed a blessing. Shalom.

[@paulkeniston5699]

This feels like a divine Jubilee Year to me. Enter Into His Rest and Be Blessed Everybody

[@odkbull]

Thank you for sharing that! What a great way to look at this time! Thank you!

[@WilliamDeanIII]

The divine Jubilee was done at the cross, the only thing to wait for is His second coming. Don't look for a forgiveness of debts, prosperity, and peace without Jesus.

[@ashleydarkenwald4031]

Thank you for this interview. Full of Godly love AND common sense. Blessings!

[@mairiamdebron1084]

So very helpful. Thank you. Thank you Jesus!

[@jeffgorman8176]

Thank you for such a good discussion to give strength to the Christian Community during this time of stress.

[@Halligan]

Great to hear Tom's (and Justin’!) clarity on this. Lament is so important, it’s something that’s been talked about a lot over the past couple of years but even in this current situation we’re only just beginning to get it.

[@spkeleti]

Love those books... Love his gentle and knowledgeable talk. Thank you.

[@sjl00c1]

Thank you for this insight. All the things I have heard here in the US are just rest in the Lord now as the virus numbers skyrocket. Finally someone is talking about Jesus own suffering and the ancient churches response to past plagues. We have a lot of resources to pull from thanks be to God.

[@DeaconHipolitoLagares]

Great show!! Love NT Wright and have read many of his books...thank you!!!

[@bobbieleab1470]

Such a fan of N.T. Wright. Doing his Lenten study online Bible.

[@terryjones8471]

Glad you're enjoying the gardens of my old College Tom!! Stay safe. Terry Jones

[@valeriebriggs1058]

I was praying to God for healing of my painful neck and shoulder also that I only have the use of one kidney. The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said would you like to come home. What do you think of that?

[@brantdesmond7448]

I think you are delusional!

[@dandelionssunflowers7328]

I’m sorry you are suffering Valerie. I think your life already belongs to God and He is asking you to think about what you want. One thing is for sure, He cares deeply about you, enough to inquire of you. Are you willing to live this life He has called you to even if he doesn’t heal you? Perhaps He wants to heal you or Maybe He is asking you to rely on His strength to endure a while longer? You can thank Him for allowing you to participate in the fellowship of His suffering. Lord, I lift your daughter Valerie up to you tonight and I ask for your healing touch upon her body, mind, and spirit. Give her everything she needs to live this life you’ve called her too. The mighty name of your son Jesus Christ amen.

[@mairiamdebron1084]

Valerie Briggs not sure if this is going to be helpful, but I have been in similar circumstances, including the question, would you like to come home. What it meant to me was, I was given the gift if life all over again and I was absolutely free to decide whether I wanted to accept it. I felt no right or wrong here, just love, divine love. Up untill that moment, I had been quite unhappy with my life. But I humbly took the opportunity to really decide if I want to live it anyway. I’ve been grateful for that experience ever since. Sorry for rambling, English is not my first language. Take courage, Valerie. We are not alone

[@chrisdaniel8564]

Probably go to the Dr......you know, the ones who can actually help you with health problems....SMH

[@davidbeczuk3740]

I think you should consult a psychiatrist if you start hearing voices.

[@juliapan5881]

Please pray for America. Thank you.

[@ReinierSonneveldTV]

Well... If you have one or more kids at home these days, there is far LESS time. :) But besides that, thanks again, Tom Wright, for the insights!

[@brandonmattingly]

Do you have any recommendations for any prayer books that my family and I could go through together? Thanks!

[@brandonmattingly]

Bonus points for ones available online for free :)

[@whitefiddle]

Who said melodramatic hooey couldn't be amusing? This is solid gold!

[@Mannyman.1988]

The best

[@MrWholdaway]

Tom mentioned Boris Johnson. We Americans aren’t the only ones who have “colorful” political personalities.

[@robertjeantaylor3395]

Interesting to listen to these early wise thoughts from the perspective that the first wave has passed, and everyone is wary as to whether there will be a second wave, and how soon and how bad it might be, and what effect the re-opening of schools will have.

[@benallen5967]

Thanks for this.. always enjoy the show! Why oh why is this in MONO and such bad quality? I would be quite happy to help with mixing and producing if you need help last minute! Blessings!

[@IosifStalin2]

Bring on the Faith Healers!

[@chrisdaniel8564]

You're an idiot. See if a virus cares whether or not you pray against it.....this is why people get sued in this country, for not giving minors proper medical care....people Jesus cures Cancer or some shit. Ridiculous!!!

[@DefenderoftheCross]

I'd like to ask him what is the point of the crucifixion if it did not appease the wrath of God.

[@isaacleillhikar4566]

By Tom Wright, Pastor John Lambert at the egglescliff church was allowed the job even though he had lived in France since seventeen years and had children born there. A you g man and a boy were expatriated because of an idea that had nothing to do with them, and they weren't listened to. Then got parent pressured as if they were problematic. This should be addressed. Aren't we fed up with evil going on in churches? Sort it out!

[@valvend]

I gave up a job because I was afraid I would give my husband the virus who is 74 years old.

[@florastewart7957]

valvend Evans God bless you for your act of love. Pray to the Lord, be thankful for what you have, confess to God when you have hurt someone and ask for forgiveness, and ask for peace of mind, it will greatly comfort you and your household.

[@valvend]

I know God will be with me, he will lead me through the wilderness like a shepherd.

[@chihun1]

Great as always!!! Just wonder wich software did you use to record your online talks? Blessings.....

[@steveradanovich4962]

The Psalms are first applied, to Jesus.

[@jesuschristbiblebiblestudy]

"Lord Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner, and that I have offended you by breaking your Holy Law. I confess my sins to you, Lord, and ask forgiveness from you and do not ask anyone else to be forgiven of my sins against you. I acknowledge who you are, God in flesh, creator, humble Lord, who bore my sins in Your body on the cross; and I come to you alone and trust you alone, by faith, that you will forgive me completely of my sins; so that I will have eternal life. I ask you, Lord, to come into my heart to be my Lord, to forgive me of my sins. Lord, I trust in you alone, in the work of the cross alone and not in any church, not in any saint, not in Mary, not in any priest but in you alone. Lord, Jesus, I receive you and come to you and ask you to forgive me and justify me by faith as I trust in you alone. Thank you." Amen.

[@scottlandis7753]

Sit in your house and have some tea.

[@Encourager-Purpose-Destiny]

Prayer Focus: 🙏God I ask You in Jesus' name open the eyes and hearts of all Your children and let them see what Your will is for this pandemic. God deal with the heart, character, and attitude of President Trump, every Governor, Senator, and Mayor (who call themselves a Christian and those who are not Christian). God don’t let their attitudes reflect sarcasm, disrespect, deception, racism, anger, bullying, and or ugliness. God You deal with each of them privately and publicly if necessary when they are wrong. Bless each of them with the desire and strength to walk in the character of Christ Jesus. May they all accept Your guidance and leadership. I pray that they all will trust in You with all their hearts, lean not to their own understanding, but acknowledge You first in all their ways and allow You to direct their thoughts, footsteps, actions, and the words that they each one of them speaks. May each of them come to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all their heart, mind, soul and strength, and live their lives to please You. Don’t let any of them ever place money or position over the lives and the welfare of the people they represent. Don’t let them walk in the spirit of entitlement. Because the only thing we all deserve is death and the grave if it had not been for Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You Jesus for the gift of salvation. God all I have asked of You in this prayer please do the same for every Christian Leader, the writer of this prayer, and myself. Thank You Jesus. Amen!

[@dongee6351]

I have to ask, is this praying doing any good? I haven't noticed ed any change.

[@florastewart7957]

DON GEE God may not come when you think He should, but He is always right on time. God is not like a vending machine, you put a prayer in and expect something soon or right away. Sometimes what you want may not be what you need. Ask God for understanding and to send someone to you with a word or message you need to hear. Also, if you are harboring resentment or hatred toward another human, God wants you to learn to forgive. When you can forgive, and when you include in your prayers thanks for what God does in your life, you will find peace and the answer.

[@dongee6351]

@@florastewart7957 is that the same 'forgive' that we see when God slaughters countless thousands,wipes out mankind and condones slavery, it's all there in the Bible or do you not read those parts? Can you see why there are other views? No offense meant, it's just as I see it.

[@florastewart7957]

DON GEE If you believe that, why were you praying? Yes he did kill people on the earth during the great flood, because they were sacrificing children by placing them in fires, raping anyone, and were psychopathically evil and did not have remorse. It was their choice to be evil. I also used to think that God was a bully and killed people out of pettiness until I met truly twisted, evil people who liked to do things for kicks. They loved to set people up for a fight, they loved the destruction they caused. They laughed when they caused people pain. I quickly moved out of the building I was living in to get away from them. Then, I had experienced medical miracles in my life that doctors could not attribute to medicine. Some actually called them miracles. I came to realize that this is a God who does care about suffering, but most suffering is man made. Others, like cancer, keep us hoping for a cure, but even closer to God. When you have cancer or any other life threatening disease, most people will turn away because they don’t know what to say or do. I know that in my life, and many other Christians, faith has brought me joy and peace, and a new appreciation for life. I am not a theologian, or profess to be a bible expert. But I do know that when I had a prosperous life filled with prestige and celebrities, I was miserable. When I was helping people and listening to the message of God on the radio, I felt a change for the better, a real connectedness to others. I know that God exists, that all the safeguards so that earth is flourishing with life in a barren Galaxy tells me that there is a Divine force. There is too much evidence that the circular systems from the smallest atom to the tectonic plates was more than a series of improbable coincidence.

[@dongee6351]

@@florastewart7957 I don't pray Flora but I'm glad that you find comfort in your religion.

[@ronreidjr]

it is not only prayers, it is also action people will do together. prayers are a first step. I hope it will come but you can also start someone to help others.

[@aureliojimenez8038]

What would you like me to do tell me if you have the weapons give them to me

[@ziontheelder1697]

5:10

[@chrisdaniel8564]

Why would this have any effect on you being a Christian?!?!? I don't understand....Can you not love Jesus anymore? Can you not treat others as you would be treated? This is a ridiculous argument. Being a Christian has nothing to do with whether or not there is a new virus making it's way around the world. I can't believe people think this makes a difference, as to whether you are, or are not, a Christian. Going to services doesn't make you a Christian. Hanging out with other Christians doesn't make you a Christian and if you subscribe to either of the previous two statements, I dare say you are NOT a real Christian.

[@davidbeczuk3740]

Interesting that not for a second theists asks themselves if everything was created in the genesis where did the virus come from...use logic people...stop being manipulated sheep...

[@stevemiller4013]

Lamenting that you can't lament? Revd Prof. Wright, had only believed your Bible more in the good times (James 5:14-18) you'd be a more practical help now. Jesus had compassion on them and healed their sick... what about you? Who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed of the Devil... as should his ministers. Jesus says: I will, be thou made whole. How long must I be with you? How long must I suffer you? Bring them unto Me! Professional pastoral sympathy about supposedly inevitable tragedy is unchristian fatalism. Are you enbalmed in unbelief, a dead, unrepentant cleric? You say you have the resurrection life of God in you! Did you watch the charismatic movement, Harper et al. and the Fountain Trust, and the Wimber healing movement, just for retreat to powerless words? Anointing the sick and praying the prayer of faith for healing is a part of Anglian liturgy (see 'Healing and Wholeness'). Hearing confession, Mass and anointing the sick for healing is a sacrament of the Roman Catholic Church which time and disobedience have not succeeded in erasing. There is no distance in the Spirit (I Cor 5, the physically absent Paul's presence by the Spirit). Please exercise the duty of the elders of the Church of Jesus in exorcism, healing faith and action. Do it remotely if necessary. James teaches that it's your duty as an elder of Jesus' Church. You have the power, man.

[@raymondmcclure8625]

You have a ministry, made money give some back.....the rest, figure out....

[@freefilms10000]

This video is not what I hoped it would be, the issues which needed addressing were avoided. Coronavirus has caused me to question my Christian beliefs and the truth of the Bible. MILLIONS have suffered over the whole world. All generations have suffered, loss of education, loneliness, mental problems leading to dementia, collapsing industries, unemployment, poverty, cancelled hospital operations, cannot even visit those dying in hospital, attend funerals, and a host of other things, not to mention those who have suffered and died. God grieves with us. Why would He want to do that when He could stop the virus? Where is the God who answers prayers from those who earnestly seek? How many millions must have earnestly sought? Where is the just God who has allowed millions to suffer as the result of, possibly, just a handful of people who let this virus out? Satan, we are told, is the ruler of the world, but God is ultimately in command. Where is He?

[@P.H.888]

The physical is temporal and people are fallen which has consequences, selfishness, hate, fear, war, including biological ~ viruses 🦠 manmade in the lab. 🌡💉 Spanish flu killed around 100M 2 World Wars Earthquakes flooding volcanos Read what St Paul endured contending for The Faith! Millions martyred Soberly check that you are actually in The Faith? ✝️ The Son of GOD‼️

[@OlviMasta77]

my left ear.. didn't enjoy this

[@iainrae6159]

Although worshipping the supernatural is rather silly, it gives the elderly comfort and saves thinking critically.

[@proudhon100]

By blithely dismissing the supernatural and the transcendent, you show yourself to be the one who is thinking uncritically.

[@patrickogara5454]

....More flannel. Hot aair. Answers nothing.

[@irenedavo3768]

Who is Tom Wright?

[@fatherrichardfitzsimmons1662]

Irene Davo NT Wright is one of the foremost biblical scholars and theologians in the world. He was previously Anglican Bishop of Durham.

[@danieljones2048]

Use Google!

[@irenedavo3768]

I have asked Archbishop of Canterbury and Church of England to help Jigger Victims in Kenya for five years! No one is interested!

[@jamesnyawira9391]

+ Justin Welby has been frequent visitor to Kenya and perhaps the jiggers issue is not top in priority. There are foundations working among people affected by them. Why do you think it is such an important thing anyway?

[@danieljones2048]

Irene, in five years, has it occurred to you that perhaps the Archbishop of Canterbury and the whole Church of England can use his time wisely to handle more serious world-wide issues, (e.g., COVID-19, economic issues, poverty issues, violence, ethical issues, etc.), than stop and help you with jigger victims in Kenya? There are other foundations helping among the infected. Further, the Kenya government is over 45 years old since independence. Wouldn't you think they would have put together some efforts to take care of this scourge? Also, there is now in Kenya devolvement, which means funds have been decentralized. Is your Governor, or MP or administration official doing anything to curb the issue? It may be best to use the resources that are near before you continue writing to the Archbishop for help...unless of course the funds are being sought to help prop up an NGO!

[@florastewart7957]

Irene Davo How do people help Jigger victims? What charities help victims? I understand that these are sand fleas which burrow deep into people’s feet. Is it a problem of not having proper shoes or dirt floors?

[@ronreidjr]

start something yourself and bring the issue to others with a zoom event.

[@proudhon100]

He cares not for Muslims who convert to Christianity.