Category Archives: NT

Video: Should the Lord’s Supper Have a Sombre Tone?

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I am wondering about your take on whether the Lord’s supper should be a somber event of introspection or a joyous meal of celebration. My understanding is that throughout church history it has been observed more as a … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Audio, Bible, Liturgical Theology, NT, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, The Atonement, The Sacraments, Theological, Video, Worship | 1 Comment

Theopolis Podcast: Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 29:11-19, Ephesians 5:22-23, and Mark 7:1-13. We also discuss Dr Esther Meek’s recent Theopolis Intensive course. You can follow the … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proverbs 9:1-10; Joshua 24:1-2, 14-18; John 6:51-58; Ephesians 5:15-20. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. … Continue reading →

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Podcast: The Weirdness of Matthew 27:51-54

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek, Andrew, and I discuss one of the very weird passages of the New Testament, Matthew 27:51-54, where bodies raised from the grave appear in Jerusalem following Christ’s resurrection. Having only chosen the topic a … Continue reading →

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Video: Is The Widow With The Two Mites A Positive Example Of Sacrificial Giving?

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “The story of the widow and her two mites (Luke 21:1-4) is often used to commend sacrificial giving. However, the immediate context contains Jesus condemning the Scribes for “devouring widows’ houses” and promising to destroy the temple. Is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Ethics, Hermeneutics, Holy Week, Luke, NT, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in 2 Peter, Bible, Christian Experience, Election, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Soteriology, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Does Creedal Orthodoxy Require Traditional Sexual Ethics?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

The Davenant Institute have just released a booklet written by me, on the relationship between sexual ethics and Christian orthodoxy. You can read it here and subscribe to future Davenant Digests here. This Davenant Digest, like other Davenant Digests, is available … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Apologetics, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, My Books, NT, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological, Theology | 1 Comment

Video: Does New Creation Undermine Natural Law?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What implications does the promise of new creation have for Christian ethics? Specifically does new creation undermine natural law ethics since we are now to orientate our lives, not towards what is revealed in nature, but towards the new … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Audio, Bible, Creation, Eschatology, Ethics, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Theological, Video | 4 Comments

Video: Are We Living in the Last Days?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “How should we understand the description of bad behavior in the “Last Days” in 2 Timothy 3? For one, isn’t the list of sinfulness characteristic of a great many ages and time periods? And in fact, its frequently used … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Exodus 16:2-15, John 6:22-35, and Ephesians 4:1-16. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can … Continue reading →

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