Category Archives: Revelation

You Shall Call His Name Joshua

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Alastair Roberts

I have an article on the Theopolis website, exploring some of the reasons for the naming of Jesus. That ‘Jesus’ would be the name chosen for the Son in his incarnation might seem underwhelming. As a Greek form of the name … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost (Beatitudes, Sonship, and the 144,000)

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, John Barach and I discuss the readings for the twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Matthew 5:1-12; 1 John 3:1-3; Revelation 7:2-17. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can … Continue reading →

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Video: Meredith Kline, ‘Images of the Spirit’

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today I discuss Meredith Kline’s wonderful little book, Images of the Spirit. 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 … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 or Mark 11:12-19. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. … Continue reading →

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Video: The Mark of the Beast

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: What does the mark of the beast in Revelation refer to historically? Within this video, I reference Peter Leithart’s recent commentary on the book, Revelation 1-11, Revelation 12-22. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat … Continue reading →

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Video: Reading Revelation

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: There seem to be a number of different overall approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation. Can you briefly explain what each of these are and then share your own preferred interepretaive approach? Perhaps some recommended reading too? … Continue reading →

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Video: Why is the Tribe of Dan Excluded in Revelation 7?

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Why is the tribe of Dan excluded in Revelation 7’s list of Israel?” Some of the commentaries that I have found helpful in thinking about this particular question: Austin Farrer, G.K. Beale, David Chilton, Peter Leithart, Ian Paul. If you … Continue reading →

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Hero’s Theme

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

I have just guest posted over on the Theopolis Institute, where I make a case for a figural reading of the story of Rahab. Rahab represents something even greater in the book of Revelation. In Revelation we see a woman … Continue reading →

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