Monthly Archives: October 2005

Every Church does a Liturgy

Posted on October 21, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Read the section beginning ‘every church does a liturgy’ under October 21 on Keith Ghormley’s blog. Spot on.

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The Jerusalem Council and the Letter to the Galatians

Posted on October 21, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Some people question why the apostle Paul did not refer to the decision of Acts 15 in his letter to the Galatians or in his account of the dispute with Peter in Antioch. One possible explanation is that the events … Continue reading →

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TROGDOR!!!

Posted on October 20, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

For Richard. Here’s a good Trog picture I found.

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Girard and Imitatio Christi

Posted on October 20, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Reading Girard again brought to my mind the significance of the oft-neglected theme of imitatio Christi. Girard argues that human desire, both good and evil, is mimetic in character. It is not spontaneous and autonomous. He claims that mimetic desire … Continue reading →

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Reading

Posted on October 18, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

N.T. Wright’s latest book is now available for UK readers. My copy should be arriving in the next few days. Lord-willing, I will be able to give a brief review of it shortly afterwards. I do wonder if he’s going … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 18, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Messiah’s Covenant Community Church NYC (where Steve Schlissel is pastor) has posted my article on justification and the Federal Vision on their front page. I must admit to being encouraged at the positive response that my post has received in … Continue reading →

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René Girard Videos

Posted on October 18, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

There are some René Girard videos on this site. If you don’t know who Girard is, you are really missing out.

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Jeff Meyers on AAPC/FV/NPP Part 3

Posted on October 18, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Part of the problem here is that many of the critics define the Reformed tradition extremely narrowly and do not appreciate any insights from outside the English-Scottish Presbyterian and Puritan world. So to them, these views really are “new” and … Continue reading →

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The Background of Pentecost

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Old Testament and Gospels Background In studying the event of Pentecost it is important that we clearly understand the background to the narrative of Acts. Many people have not grasped anything remotely near the full significance that the NT gives … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 17, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Oh, please no!

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