Monthly Archives: August 2018

The Land Is Not Silent

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just published a post over on the Political Theology blog, on the subject of Joshua 24:1-18: Water crossings play an especially important part in Joshua’s theological geography. The River Euphrates is referenced four times, the Jordan is mentioned twice, … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proverbs 9:1-10; Joshua 24:1-2, 14-18; John 6:51-58; Ephesians 5:15-20. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Ephesians, John, Joshua, NT, OT, Podcasts, Proverbs, Theological, Theopolis | Leave a comment

Podcast: The Weirdness of Matthew 27:51-54

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek, Andrew, and I discuss one of the very weird passages of the New Testament, Matthew 27:51-54, where bodies raised from the grave appear in Jerusalem following Christ’s resurrection. Having only chosen the topic a … Continue reading →

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What Can We Learn From the Jordan Peterson Phenomenon?

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

I was recently invited to be a guest on John Piper’s podcast, Ask Pastor John, to talk about Jordan Peterson. You can listen to my discussion with my friend Tony Reinke here.

Posted in Culture, Guest Post, Interviews, Philosophy, Podcasts, Society | 3 Comments

Video: Is The Widow With The Two Mites A Positive Example Of Sacrificial Giving?

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “The story of the widow and her two mites (Luke 21:1-4) is often used to commend sacrificial giving. However, the immediate context contains Jesus condemning the Scribes for “devouring widows’ houses” and promising to destroy the temple. Is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Ethics, Hermeneutics, Holy Week, Luke, NT, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

Video: How Can Peter Describe False Teachers as Having Been ‘Bought’ By Christ?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Why does Peter say that the Lord “bought” false teachers in 2 Peter 2:1? How can Christ be said to have “purchased” or “bought” those who are unsaved?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Peter, Bible, Christian Experience, Election, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Soteriology, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Does Creedal Orthodoxy Require Traditional Sexual Ethics?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

The Davenant Institute have just released a booklet written by me, on the relationship between sexual ethics and Christian orthodoxy. You can read it here and subscribe to future Davenant Digests here. This Davenant Digest, like other Davenant Digests, is available … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Apologetics, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, My Books, NT, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological, Theology | 1 Comment

Video: What Are The Benefits and Dangers of Bible Software?

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Do you use any Bible software (e.g., Logos) to support your studies? Do you have any thoughts on how they might help or hinder our study and perception of the written word?” Here is the piece I mention … Continue reading →

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Video: What Is Meant By Calling Marriage A Natural Institution?

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “If marriage is a pre-political institution then none of the measures laid down by the state (e.g. registration, marriage certificates etc.) make a marriage legitimate in God’s eyes. In which case, what does constitute a legitimate marriage in … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Creation, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, Theological, Video | 3 Comments

Video: Does New Creation Undermine Natural Law?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What implications does the promise of new creation have for Christian ethics? Specifically does new creation undermine natural law ethics since we are now to orientate our lives, not towards what is revealed in nature, but towards the new … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Audio, Bible, Creation, Eschatology, Ethics, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Theological, Video | 4 Comments