Monthly Archives: August 2018

A Week With Dr Esther Meek

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

A fortnight ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the Theopolis Institute’s intensive course with Dr Esther Lightcap Meek. Titled ‘An Introduction to Covenant Epistemology’, the course brought together over thirty students for a week of exploration into a … Continue reading →

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Video: Was Jesus a Fruitful Eunuch?

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Some have described Christ as a sort of “fruitful eunuch.” Others have pointed out that he in fact has a bride. While these would be mutually exclusive in a literal sense, does the Bible require us to choose … Continue reading →

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Video: Should We Read The Story Of David And Goliath Primarily As An Underdog Narrative?

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Was David’s victory over Goliath a miracle? Was he really an underdog or was this a case of misperception as to who was the favorite? We know it is not uncommon for smaller people to defeat larger people … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Ephesians 6:10-20; and Mark 7:14-23. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You … Continue reading →

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Video: Why are there so many ‘Binitarian’ Formulations in the New Testament?

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Why are so many references to God in the NT binitarian (Father and Son) rather than trinitarian (Father, Son and Spirit)? I’m thinking of Paul’s greetings, Stephen’s vision, Jesus’ speeches about unity with the Father, etc. Admittedly the … Continue reading →

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Video: How Should Christians Think About Social Media?

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

A few months ago, Brad Littlejohn and I recorded ourselves having a conversation on the subject of social media for the Davenant Institute. The recording was made available on Facebook, but has just been uploaded on Youtube. You can watch … Continue reading →

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Video: Should the Lord’s Supper Have a Sombre Tone?

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I am wondering about your take on whether the Lord’s supper should be a somber event of introspection or a joyous meal of celebration. My understanding is that throughout church history it has been observed more as a … Continue reading →

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Video: How Does Proverbs Fit in with the Rest of the OT?

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “How does the book of Proverbs fit in with the rest of the OT? It seems so general and universal, and hardly draws upon Israel’s particular covenant history. It rarely if at all appeals to special revelation from … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 29:11-19, Ephesians 5:22-23, and Mark 7:1-13. We also discuss Dr Esther Meek’s recent Theopolis Intensive course. You can follow the … Continue reading →

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WordMP3 Interview

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

A brief interview with me has just been posted over on WordMP3 (a site you really must make use of, if you are not already aware of it). They also have the audio lectures from my recent Theopolis course available … Continue reading →

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