Can you lose Salvation? Why do churches keep splitting? What is covenant theology?

Ask NT Wright Anything

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🗓️ 24 August 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Why do churches split over theology? What does the Bible really say about covenants and dispensations? Why do some Christians skip sacraments altogether? And can you lose your salvation?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle church divisions, explain the differences between covenant theology and dispensationalism, and explore the Salvation Army’s unusual stance on sacraments. They dig deep into Hebrews 6, wrestling with what it really says about salvation security.As Tom reminds us, “the heart of doctrine is the inspiration of scripture,” and this conversation shows why careful, contextual biblical interpretation still matters for unity and faith today.Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donateGot a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠⁠⁠Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:17.0	Well, hello and welcome to another episode of Ask NT Write Anything, the program where we answer your questions about Jesus, the Bible and the Life of Faith.
1:24.4	I'm Mike Bird from Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, and I'm joined, of course, by...
1:30.3	I'm Tom Wright from Oxford in England. Tom, always a pleasure to see you, and always a pleasure,
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