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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.

Theopolis Video: The Technology of the Text

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Video: Thoughts on the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel

Today, I am responding to a number of people’s requests and giving some thoughts on the recent Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you … Continue reading

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Video: How Should We Understand Formal Leadership Within the Church?

Today’s question: “What is “ordained”, formal, leadership in the Church? How do you understand the NT’s “episkopoi” and “diakonoi”? What is the connection between these offices/roles/functions and both preaching and liturgy in worship?” This question opens out onto so many … Continue reading

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Video: John Hughes’ ‘The End of Work: Theological Critiques of Capitalism’

On today’s video, I give a lengthy summary and discussion of the argument of John Hughes’ stimulating book, The End of Work: Theological Critiques of Capitalism. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. … Continue reading

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Video: What is the Case Against Women’s Ordination?

Today’s question: “How would you summarize the argument against the ordination of women?” If you found this video interesting, you might be interested in the videos from the recent THINK conference on The Future of Complementarity. If you have any questions … Continue reading

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Theopolis Podcast: Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 35:4-7a, James 2:1-10, 14-18, and Mark 7:31-37. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You … Continue reading

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Video: Are Young Elders a Contradiction in Terms?

Today’s question: “What are your thoughts on ‘young elders’ in the church? Is there an age restriction for the office of elder?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found … Continue reading

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Videos from the THINK Conference on the Future of Complementarity

A couple of months ago, I spoke at the THINK Conference on the Future of Complementarity, along with Andrew Wilson and Hannah Anderson. It was a wonderful few days of Christian fellowship, stimulating conversation, and shared worship. I thoroughly appreciated … Continue reading

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Video: Why is the Tribe of Dan Excluded in Revelation 7?

Today’s question: “Why is the tribe of Dan excluded in Revelation 7’s list of Israel?” Some of the commentaries that I have found helpful in thinking about this particular question: Austin Farrer, G.K. Beale, David Chilton, Peter Leithart, Ian Paul. If you … Continue reading

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Video: Should We Be Using the Lectionary?

Today’s question: “Do you commend the use of a lectionary for preaching? If so, what advantages does this approach have over preaching through whole books of the Bible? How should we think about preaching in churches where we can no … Continue reading

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