Category Archives: Church History

Video: Thoughts on the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today, I am responding to a number of people’s requests and giving some thoughts on the recent Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you … Continue reading →

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Video: How Should We Understand Formal Leadership Within the Church?

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What is “ordained”, formal, leadership in the Church? How do you understand the NT’s “episkopoi” and “diakonoi”? What is the connection between these offices/roles/functions and both preaching and liturgy in worship?” This question opens out onto so many … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 11

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, I join Matt and Derek to continue our discussion of Augustine’s Confessions, exploring Book 11 of the work. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past episodes on Soundcloud and on this page on … Continue reading →

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Video: Understanding the Sign Gifts

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s video responds to the following question: “What is your view of the miraculous gifts (like prophecy and the gifts of tongues) in the New Testament period? Did these discontinue with the closing of the Scriptural Canon or, maybe, they … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible, Christian Experience, Church History, NT, NT Theology, Questions and Answers, The Church, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 9

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Once again, Mere Fidelity is discussing the topic of Augustine’s Confessions. This week, Derek, Matt, and I move on to a discussion of book nine, the final part of the more autobiographical portion of the work. You can also follow the podcast … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 8

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Another episode of Mere Fidelity, this time returning to Augustine’s Confessions. This week, Derek, Matt, and I discuss book eight together. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past episodes on Soundcloud and on this page on my … Continue reading →

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The Authority of the Book

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

I have a guest post over on the Political Theology blog, in which I discuss the importance of considering our broader culture of textual production, ownership, and use when considering questions of scriptural authority. In an age of mass production … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Ross Douthat’s ‘To Change the Church’

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Matt and Derek were joined this week by Ross Douthat to discuss his new book, To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past … Continue reading →

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From Gutenberg to YouVersion: The Word of God and the Technology of the Word

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

My recent Davenant Institute lecture on the subject of the significance of textual technologies for our engagement with Scripture has just been posted on Youtube: I recently enjoyed watching Dr. Christopher Schlect’s highly informative and stimulating lecture in the same … Continue reading →

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Two Recent Talks

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Video from two recent lectures of mine has just been posted on Facebook. From Gutenberg to YouVersion: The Word of God and the Technology of the Word Exodus as New Birth

Posted in Bible, Church History, Culture, Exodus, Hermeneutics, John, Lectures, Luke, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Scripture, Theological, Video | 1 Comment