Category Archives: 2 Peter

Video: How Can Peter Describe False Teachers as Having Been ‘Bought’ By Christ?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Why does Peter say that the Lord “bought” false teachers in 2 Peter 2:1? How can Christ be said to have “purchased” or “bought” those who are unsaved?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them … Continue reading →

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Video: Why Does Figural Preaching Matter?

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I would like to ask a two-part question: (a) could you give a defense from the Scripture for figural preaching and typological reading; (b) how would you respond to the criticism of typological exegesis as a way seeking hidden … Continue reading →

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Video: Why is Lot Called ‘Righteous’ Even Though He Offered His Daughters to the Men of Sodom?

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s Question: “How are we to interpret Lot’s offering of his two virgin daughters to the men of Sodom when they surround his house and demand that he brings out his guests so that they may have sex with them … Continue reading →

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The Politics of the Day of the Lord

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve posted a reflection on 2 Peter 3:8-15a over on Political Theology Today. Within it, I argue that Christ’s predictions concerning his return within that generation came to pass. I explore Peter’s argument against those questioning Christ’s return and his … Continue reading →

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Transfigured Hermeneutics 7—The Bright Morning Star

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

A few months ago, I started a series over on Reformation21 on the subject of Transfigured Hermeneutics. For various understandable reasons, following a change in editorial direction for the site, they have decided not to run the final four parts … Continue reading →

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