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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
The Politics of Solomon’s Dream
I’ve just guest posted a political reflection on 1 Kings 3:5-12 and the story of Solomon’s dream over on Political Theology Today. While the Law enables the priest to perform his duties faithfully, it is Wisdom that equips the king … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Kings, Bible, Guest Post, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Proverbs, Society, Theological, Uncategorized
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People of the Promise—A New Book From the Davenant Institute
The Davenant Institute (the name has just been changed from the Davenant Trust) has a forthcoming book on the subject of Protestant ecclesiology, to which I have contributed an article on the ecclesiology of Pentecost. There are several other superb … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, The Church, Theological
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The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 11. Concluding Reflections (Part 2)
1. The Debate So Far 2. Survey of Some Relevant Material 3. Subordination 4. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 1) 5. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 2) 6. The Tension Between Bible and Doctrine 7. Reconciling Scripture and Dogma 8. κεφαλή … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Controversies, Creation, Doctrine of God, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, The Triune God, Theological
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The Politics of Man’s Exaltation
I’ve just guest-posted over on Political Theology Today. This psalm presents us with an embryonic account of human rule in the creation. Although the dominion of humanity is central to the psalm, it is situated within and established upon the … Continue reading
Posted in Creation, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Psalms, Theological
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Review of Ashley McGuire’s ‘Sex Scandal: The Drive to Abolish Male and Female’
My review of Ashley McGuire’s recent book, Sex Scandal: The Drive to Abolish Male and Female, has just been published over on The Gospel Coalition website. McGuire explores numerous fronts of the current assault on the reality of sexual difference: children’s … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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The Revolutionary Work of Motherhood
Motherhood and the work of homemaking are accorded considerable sentimental value within Western culture. Every year on Mother’s Day—the second Sunday in May in the US or the fourth Sunday of Lent in the UK—the praises of mothers and their … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological
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Artificial Wombs and the Abolition of Woman
A post of mine has just been published over on the Gospel Coalition website. Within it I discuss the developing technology of artificial wombs and some of the reasons why we might be concerned about their long term potential. It’s important … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, Science, Sex and Sexuality, Society
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Escaping the Prison of Social Sensitivity
Social Sensitivity and its Dangers It may surprise some people to learn this, but I have an intense aversion to social awkwardness, breach of social etiquette, and to other people’s social discomfort. If someone treads on my toe, I will … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, In the News, Society
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The Politics of the Stumbling Stone
Earlier today a reflection of mine on the subject of 1 Peter 2:2-10 was published over on Political Theology Today. In three interwoven scriptural allusions, 1 Peter 2:4-10 presents us with a striking image. While undertaking a great construction project, … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Bible, Ethics, NT, NT Theology, Politics, The Church, Theological
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The Internet, Blogging, Authority, and the Sexes
The subject of women’s online platforms has been a live one over the last few weeks. A couple of days ago, Christianity Today published an article by Tish Harrison Warren, which provoked considerable controversy, many believing that women were being … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, On the web, Sex and Sexuality, Society, The Blogosphere, Theological
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