Category Archives: Hermeneutics

The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 7. Reconciling Scripture and Dogma

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

1. The Debate So Far 2. Survey of Some Relevant Material 3. Subordination 4. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 1) 5. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 2) 6. The Tension Between Bible and Doctrine The seventh part of my treatment … Continue reading →

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A Musical Case For Typological Realism E-Book

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

My Theopolis Institute series on a musical case for typological realism is now available for free download in e-book format from their site.

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On Not Getting the Joke

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

Ian Paul has just posted on the necessity of interpretation in our engagement with the Bible. While I broadly agree with the point that he is trying to make and share his concerns about the position he is tackling, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Christian Experience, Controversies, Ethics, Hermeneutics, Revelation, Scripture, Theological | 7 Comments

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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The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 6. The Tension Between Bible and Doctrine

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

1. The Debate So Far 2. Survey of Some Relevant Material 3. Subordination 4. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 1) 5. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 2) The sixth part in my series of posts on the debate surrounding the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible, Controversies, Doctrine of God, Guest Post, Hermeneutics, NT, NT Theology, Scripture, The Triune God, Theological | 18 Comments

Podcast: On Biblical Exegesis and Systematic Theology

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

In this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek, Matt, and I discuss the often troubled relationship between biblical exegesis and systematic theology. More exciting still, we now have intro music, courtesy of Kenneth Padgett of The Joy Eternal! You can also … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Hermeneutics, NT Theology, OT Theology, Podcasts, Scripture, Theological | 1 Comment

Ian Paul on Evangelical Leadership

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

Grove Books publish a range of booklets on subjects relating to Christian theology and ministry. Each booklet offers an accessible and concise (typically under 30 pages), yet stimulating and informed treatment of its particular topic. Over the last few decades … Continue reading →

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The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 5. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part II)

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

1. The Debate So Far 2. Survey of Some Relevant Material 3. Subordination 4. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 1) The fifth part of my series on the eternal subordination of the Son controversy has been published over on Reformation21. This … Continue reading →

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Transfigured Hermeneutics 10—Transfigural Interpretation

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

Introduction Transfiguration and Exodus Transfiguration as Theophany Jesus as God’s Glory Face in John’s Gospel The High Priest and the New Temple The Climactic Word The Bright Morning Star Moses’ Veil With Unveiled Faces This is the final part of … Continue reading →

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Transfigured Hermeneutics 9—With Unveiled Faces

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

Introduction Transfiguration and Exodus Transfiguration as Theophany Jesus as God’s Glory Face in John’s Gospel The High Priest and the New Temple The Climactic Word The Bright Morning Star Moses’ Veil This is the ninth of a ten part series … Continue reading →

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