Category Archives: Acts

Video: Acts 12 and the Resurrection and Exodus of Peter

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just recorded another Youtube video (see my first one here), this time on the subject of Acts 12 and the ways in Peter’s experience is modeled after Christ’s and Israel’s. Acts 12 was one of many exodus-themed parts of … Continue reading →

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Pentecost as Ecclesiology

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

There is an article of mine in the latest edition of Ad Fontes, in which I argue that Luke’s account of the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 offers us an ecclesiology in nuce. You can subscribe to the digital … Continue reading →

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New E-books: ‘The Healing of the Nations’ and ‘Making a Prophet’

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

I have created and uploaded two e-books. The first e-book, Making a Prophet: Acts 2 and the Church’s Mission, contains a treatment of Acts 2:1-4, exploring Luke’s account of the Day of Pentecost against the background of the Scriptures that he … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Pentecost

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

  For the second week in succession, we have a two man show, as Andrew and Matt were once again unavailable. Derek and I continue to explore some of the biblical theological themes that we raised last week in our … Continue reading →

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Podcast: The Ascension

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

Forsaken by the rest of the cast, who apparently had better things to do, Derek and I recorded a two person podcast this week, on the subject of the Ascension. We discuss the theological significance of the event and its … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Pentecost and the Prophetic Gift of the Spirit

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

As it was Pentecost on Sunday, we decided to take up the themes of Pentecost and the Gift(s) of the Spirit in our latest Mere Fidelity podcast. Matt wasn’t able to join us this week, so Derek, Andrew, and I … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Making a Prophet

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

My latest post over on Political Theology Today was published this morning. Within it I discuss the rich biblical theology that lies behind the events of the Day of Pentecost. The role of the prophet, as I have defined it, … Continue reading →

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Pentecost!

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

As it is Pentecost tomorrow, I took the time to correct a broken picture and some formatting problems in an old post on the subject: The Background of Pentecost. Within the post, I discuss several of the Old Testament narratives … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Pentecost

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve posted over on the Political Theology blog again, this time on the politics of Pentecost: The Church created at Pentecost is a dramatic contrast to the project of Babel and all attempts to repeat it. Rather than gathering all … Continue reading →

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The Politics of the Unknown God

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

I have just posted again over on the Political Theology blog: As both right and left seek to tie the deity to their cultural identities or projects, we must join with Paul in proclaiming the transcendent God, who stands above … Continue reading →

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