Monthly Archives: October 2006

James Jordan, N.T. Wright, and Double Resurrection

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

James Jordan has argued that the Scriptures teach two resurrections and justifications. The final justification is a justification that includes the person’s works and is only possible once the first justification has taken place. We cannot do any good works … Continue reading →

Posted in N.T. Wright, NT Theology, OT Theology, Theological | 22 Comments

A Useful Invention

Posted on October 9, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

There are so many uses for the invention that won this competition. Where does one get one?

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Petty Arguments

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

It is amazing how petty some arguments can get when you are really close to someone. I quite relate to this web page. There are some mannerisms and habits that can get absolutely infuriating when you are around them for … Continue reading →

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Ruminations on Two Posts from Peter Leithart

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Over the last few days Peter Leithart has posted two posts that have really resonated with issues that I have been thinking about of late. The following are some extensive thoughts sparked off by Leithart’s own comments.

Posted in Christian Experience, Controversies, NT Theology, The Blogosphere, The Sacraments, Theological | 3 Comments

Jesus and Jacob

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Does anyone have any thoughts on a possible connection between Jacob’s wrestling with God in Genesis 32 and the events surrounding the crucifixion? The following are some tentative suggestions. Jesus and His Father wrestle in the darkness of Good Friday … Continue reading →

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Ben Witherington Posts

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Lessons from the Amish — The Power of Pacifism

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Jordan and Leithart Talks

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

James Jordan has some talks up on SermonAudio.com, which can be accessed here. Peter Leithart also has more talks than when I last checked, including some on the book of Kings, the subject of his forthcoming commentary from Brazos Press.

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Remember Which Side You Are On

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

We are gradually being wiped out of Iraq. Our people are fleeing. Powerful men who claim to be fighting in the name of our Leader are not terribly interested in protecting us. These men say ‘peace, peace’, but there is … Continue reading →

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News Update

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

The last few days have been quite unproductive. I have found it very hard to get into a good working routine since returning to St. Andrews. Hopefully this weekend can represent a turning point in this respect. There are so … Continue reading →

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Stuff Online

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

I have heard the Super Mario theme song played on a number of different instruments, but I must confess that this is a first for me. [HT: Jason Blair from BHT] My brother Peter links to the work of this … Continue reading →

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