Category Archives: Bible

The Politics of the Death of the Nation’s Beloved

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

My latest post over at Political Theology Today has just been published. This week, I am reflecting on 2 Samuel 1, and David’s lament over the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. David and Solomon are the archetypal kings, not on … Continue reading →

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like Sophia?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve written some brief thoughts on the question of the biblical and apocryphal imagery of Sophia. The image of Wisdom (Sophia) in Proverbs and elsewhere needs to be understood in terms of the broader picture within she occurs. The entire … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible, Controversies, Creation, Doctrine of God, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Passing the Salt Shaker, Proverbs, Scripture, The Triune God, Theological | 15 Comments

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 →

Posted in Acts, Bible, Christian Experience, Exodus, NT, NT Theology, Numbers, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, The Church, Theological, Worship | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Acts, Bible, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, OT Theology, Politics, The Church, Theological | 5 Comments

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

The Politics of the King’s Shepherd

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

Although the 23rd Psalm might be the most familiar of all, I believe that there are dimensions of its meaning that often go unnoticed. Over on Political Theology Today, I suggest that there is a political aspect to the message … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Psalms, Theological | 2 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 →

Posted in NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, The Atonement, The Gospels | 14 Comments

The Politics of New Covenant Vision

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

My latest guest post on Political Theology Today has just gone online. This week I discuss the implicit political theology of Jeremiah 31:31-34 and its promise of a new covenant: In a stimulating article on anarcho-monarchism, David Bentley Hart describes … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Guest Post, Jeremiah, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Theological | 1 Comment

The Politics of Abraham’s Foreskin

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

I have a new post up on Political Theology Today: The raw physicality of the covenant sign may come as a shock to those with delicate sensibilities. Perhaps it is for this reason that this week’s lection elides the part … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Genesis, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society | 3 Comments