Category Archives: NT

The Eternal Subordination of the Son, Social Trinitarianism, and Ectypal Theology

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

Steve Holmes has a post worth reading, reflecting upon the recent book, One God in Three Persons: Unity of Essence, Distinction of Persons, Implications for Life. The book in question seeks to defend the ‘eternal submission of the Son to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible, Church History, Controversies, Doctrine of God, NT, Revelation, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, The Triune God, Theological | 47 Comments

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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Podcast: On Women Preaching

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest Mere Fidelity Andrew Wilson, Matt Lee Anderson, and I take up Andrew’s recent interactions with John Piper and Tom Schreiner on the question of whether women should preach. Lots of interesting discussion ensues. John Piper’s piece that initially … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Timothy, Bible, Controversies, Liturgical Theology, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Sex and Sexuality, Society, The Church, Theological, Worship | 19 Comments

Podcast: The Cross in the Gospels

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

This week’s Mere Fidelity podcast is on the subject of the cross in the gospel. Derek, Matt, Andrew, and I discuss the question of whether the gospels have a doctrine of the atonement and, if they do, what it looks … Continue reading →

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Review of Beale and Kim’s ‘God Dwells Among Us’

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

My review of G.K. Beale and Mitchell Kim’s book, God Dwells Among Us went up earlier today over on The Gospel Coalition website. God Dwells Among Us: Expanding Eden to the Ends of the Earth found its genesis in Greg Beale’s earlier … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Eschatological Imminence

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve guest posted on the Political Theology blog today, commenting on 1 Corinthians 7:29-31: The sense of eschatological imminence that we encounter in New Testament passages such as 1 Corinthians 7 has represented a nagging problem for many theologians. Indeed, … Continue reading →

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The Politics of the Individual

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

My latest guest post over on the Political Theology Blog: Accustomed as we are to thinking in terms of an individual-state polarity, it can be difficult for us to recover the political significance—and responsibility—of the individual as the bearer of the … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Polarization

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

My latest guest post on the Political Theology blog was posted a couple of days ago. This week, I discuss Luke’s account of the meeting with Simeon and Anna in the temple: Christians are often inclined to downplay the political … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Hospitality

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just remembered that I forgot to link to a guest post that I recently wrote for the Political Theology blog. The post is on the subject of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. By coming to us … Continue reading →

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