Monthly Archives: August 2018

Primer Article on Male and Female in Genesis 1-2

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

A couple of years ago, I wrote a piece for the third volume of the FIEC’s Primer publication. That piece, on male and female in Genesis 1-2, has just been made available for free in PDF here.

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Video: Are We Living in the Last Days?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “How should we understand the description of bad behavior in the “Last Days” in 2 Timothy 3? For one, isn’t the list of sinfulness characteristic of a great many ages and time periods? And in fact, its frequently used … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Exodus 16:2-15, John 6:22-35, and Ephesians 4:1-16. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can … Continue reading →

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Video: How Should We Understand the People Who Fall Away in Hebrews 6?

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “How do we properly understand what Hebrews 6 refers to as those who “fall away” and the impossibility of their redemption?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have … Continue reading →

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Video: Why Doesn’t Paul Say More About Evangelism?

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Given that Paul is the most prominent evangelist / church planter in the Bible, why are exhortations to evangelize seemingly so rare in his work? In many parts of the evangelical church we seem to foreground the need … Continue reading →

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