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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 11
In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, I join Matt and Derek to continue our discussion of Augustine’s Confessions, exploring Book 11 of the work. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past episodes on Soundcloud and on this page on … Continue reading
Social Justice™: Seeking Integrity in a Society of Co-Opted Principle
Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) September 3, 2018 Beyond drawing attention to the specific issue of racial injustice, in kneeling for the American national anthem before the start of games, … Continue reading
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Video: What Does Jesus’ Abstention From Wine Mean?
Today’s question: “Does Christ’s abstention from wine until the consummation of the Kingdom have any connection to Lemuel’s mother’s counsel in Proverbs 31 regarding the kingly use of alcohol? If so, what’s the best way to present this connection?” If … Continue reading
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Video: Bumper Q&A Episode!!
Today’s questions: Does the Scripture teach that the Holy Spirit indwells believers individually or corporately? What do you think about ghosts, UFOs, bigfoot, etc? You mentioned you like to listen to the Bible. Do you have a recommendations on recordings? … Continue reading
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Video: Was Israel Wrong to Ask for a King?
Today’s question: “Was it a sin for Israel to ask for a king? 1 Sam 8 makes it seem so. But then Deut 17 seemingly gives permission for Israel to ask for a king. How should we think about Israel’s monarchy? … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, Audio, Bible, Deuteronomy, Genesis, OT, OT Theology, Questions and Answers, Theological, Video
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A Week With Dr Esther Meek
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
Posted in Culture, My Doings, Philosophy, Theopolis, Video
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Video: Was Jesus a Fruitful Eunuch?
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
Posted in Acts, Audio, Bible, Hermeneutics, Isaiah, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, OT, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Sex and Sexuality, Theological, Video
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Video: Should We Read The Story Of David And Goliath Primarily As An Underdog Narrative?
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
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?
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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