Author Archives: Alastair Roberts

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About Alastair Roberts

Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastair’s Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged.

Well Said, Pontificator!

Posted on January 9, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

I have to wonder. Are Wright’s views on justification controversial because they misrepresent the teaching of Paul or because they contradict the historic Protestant confessions? This is difficult to answer honestly, because historical exegesis and confessional fidelity are so often … Continue reading →

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Some Remarks on Conversion Testimonies

Posted on January 7, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

I was discussing the subject of giving testimonies with my brother Mark a few days ago. ‘Giving your testimony’ is an important part of evangelical life. Although I believe that it is very important, there seem to me to be … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 7, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

A Tale of Two Kitties. What Aslan could learn from Hobbes. [HT: Richard Campeau from BHT]

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Blonde Joke

Posted on January 6, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

This is probably the best blonde joke I have ever heard.

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Today (a little bit of a rant…)

Posted on January 6, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Today I have my first day back at university and I am toying with the idea of starting my revision. I read Dave Tomlinson’s The Post-Evangelical from cover to cover and didn’t like it very much, although the revised American … Continue reading →

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Tim Gallant on Worship

Posted on January 5, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Some very interesting thoughts here.

Posted in The Blogosphere, The Sacraments, Theological | 1 Comment

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Where’s the Poopsmith when you need him?

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2006 by Alastair Roberts
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Interesting Idea (For Another Family…)

Posted on December 30, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Take a picture of each member of your family every year and see the changes over time as lines develop, hair recedes, extra chins emerge, etc. Here is one attempt. [HT: BHT]

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Leithart on the Remnant

Posted on December 30, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

This post is worth reading. It provides an important corrective to some popular uses of the ‘remnant’ concept. Ecclesiologically, this means that the renewal movements within the mainline churches should not see themselves as a “true church” within a “false … Continue reading →

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