Category Archives: Guest Post

Guest Post: The Doctrine of the Atonement in the Early Greek Fathers

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

The following post is a contribution to an ongoing conversation on the subject of the doctrine of the atonement. The goal of this conversation is not that of arguing for one single doctrine of atonement, but of having the chance … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: The Doctrine of the Atonement in Reformed History 1

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I would be devoting much of my summer blogging to the subject of the atonement and that if people were interested in participating they should contact me with their suggested contributions. That offer … Continue reading →

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Lenten Guest Post – Day 38 – You Have Said It

Posted on April 5, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

Alastair has asked me to blog about something Jesus said during His earthly ministry. This being Lent, I thought it might be good to focus on something he repeats three times during the Passion week. Thrice Jesus answers a question … Continue reading →

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Lenten Guest Post – Guilt

Posted on March 31, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

It’s amazing how often you can listen to a verse, and yet completely miss the point. I have a problem with OCD which makes me feel incredibly guilty for things I’ve done in the past. Whether what I worry about … Continue reading →

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Lenten Guest Post – Day 24 – Transfiguration

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

It was a whisper that woke them, a summons as dusky and fleeting as the blue dawn wind. “Come,” said the Christ, and Peter woke first to follow. Stumbled to his feet and nudged his closest friends. “The Master has … Continue reading →

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Lenten Guest Post – Day 23 – Beginning with Forgiveness

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, “Have patience with me.” — Matt 18:26 The man who just prostrated himself before me and confessed himself a sinner is back on his feet and embracing me. He has squatted … Continue reading →

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Lenten Guest Post – Day 18 – His Grace is Sufficient

Posted on March 13, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

I grew up in a Christian family, with all its blessings and curses. To me, the greatest blessing I think has been to be ‘clothed’ with lots of scripture: in memory, through singing of psalms and hymns, in attitudes taught … Continue reading →

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Lenten Guest Post – Day 16 – Unplugged

Posted on March 10, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

And he said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.” — Mark 6:31 I log off my phone and … Continue reading →

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Lenten Guest Post – Day 11 – The Jesus Diet

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

John 4:31-34 “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to accomplish His work” (John 4:34). If more of America embraced Jesus’ teaching in John 4, perhaps we as a nation would not have the … Continue reading →

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Lenten Guest Post – Day 9 – Juxtaposition

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

And when He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came to Him, and bowed down to Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” And He stretched out … Continue reading →

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