Category Archives: Audio

Video: Echoes of the Eucharist?

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What would be a text that you would go to demonstrate the multifaceted elements of the Eucharist? Can you recommend any books or resources that explore the many symbolic and typological elements of the Eucharist, much like your … Continue reading →

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Video: Does Baptism Save Us?

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “In Q&A#46, you seem to say that baptism (with water) is necessary for salvation. Am I interpreting your perspective correctly, and if so, what do you think about the man on the cross next to Jesus going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Soteriology, The Sacraments, Theological, Video | 4 Comments

Video: My Ten Most Stimulating Bible-Related Books

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What are the ten most stimulating Bible-related books that you have read?” 1. James B. Jordan, Through New Eyes 2. Meredith Kline, Images of the Spirit 3. Peter Leithart, A House For My Name 4. N.T. Wright, Jesus … Continue reading →

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Video: Matthieu Pageau’s ‘The Language of Creation’

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Within this video, I discuss Matthieu Pageau’s stimulating book, The Language of Creation: Cosmic Symbolism in Genesis. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found these videos helpful, please tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Creation, Genesis, Hermeneutics, OT, OT Theology, Philosophy, Science, Scripture, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

Video: Is Abortion to be Solved by Controlling Male Sexual Behaviour?

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

This video is a response to a widely-shared, much discussed, and controversial Twitter thread. Within the discussion, I reference a few articles and books: New York Times: He Asked Permission to Touch, but Not to Ghost GQ: Why Sperm Counts Are … Continue reading →

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Video: Appeals to Natural Law and Scripture and the Effectiveness of Jordan Peterson

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: I guess I’m intrigued about a couple of things. First, do you really think it’s the case that there is actually any kind of moral consensus in principle among people? The kind of thing that lets pro-Natural Law … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Audio, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Philosophy, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Discussion of Social Media and Prudence in the Digital World with Tony Reinke

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Tony Reinke, the author of 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You, invited me to share some of my thoughts on the subject of social media and wise principles for discourse and publishing in the online world.

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Video: To What Extent Should We Approach Scripture With Completely Open Minds?

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Should we come to the text with completely open minds, or should we hold some ideas and convictions with certainty? This may be a poor example to help illustrate my question, but in Ephesians 2, Paul speaks about … Continue reading →

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Video: What Does Baptism Do For a Person?

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What does baptism do for a person?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found these videos helpful, please tell your friends. If you would like to support … Continue reading →

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Video: Paedocommunion?

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Do you hold to paedocommunion? If so, how would you reconcile this with Paul’s warning in 1 Cor 11:29, and that chapter more generally?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If … Continue reading →

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