Sep
26
2009
Michael Bird Endorsement of Holy Subversion
Michael Bird has quickly become one of my favorite New Testament scholars.
He recently published a helpful introduction (Introducing Paul: The Man, His Mission and His Message
Mike is also one of the funniest theologians on the planet. (Check out his dry sense of humor in this video.) I am grateful for his endorsement (in all seriousness!) of Holy Subversion:
Today we live in a land of self-made men who love to worship their creator. Sadly, this very same attitude has crept into the church. Quite rightly then, Trevin Wax challenges us to see what it means to confess Jesus Christ as Lord. To embrace and rejoice in the sovereignty of Jesus Christ over all things.
But this book is not about the doctrine of Jesus’ lordship; it is about how you live out Jesus’ lordship in every sphere of your life.
In an age where there are many ‘gods’ and many ‘lords’ bidding for our allegiance, Trevin Wax calls the church to throw down these idols and to order their lives according to the story, symbols, and values of the Lord Jesus Christ. He encourages us to get our knees dirty by bowing them and our hands dirty by serving him.
This is a book that every serious follower of Jesus should read and heed.
- Dr. Michael F. Bird
New Testament Lecturer
Highland Theological College/UHI Millennium Institute