Category Archives: Questions and Answers

Video: To What Extent Should We Approach Scripture With Completely Open Minds?

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Should we come to the text with completely open minds, or should we hold some ideas and convictions with certainty? This may be a poor example to help illustrate my question, but in Ephesians 2, Paul speaks about … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Hermeneutics, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Scripture, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Video: What Does Baptism Do For a Person?

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What does baptism do for a person?” 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 like to support … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Christian Experience, Liturgical Theology, NT, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, The Church, The Sacraments, Theological, Video | Leave a comment

Video: Paedocommunion?

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Do you hold to paedocommunion? If so, how would you reconcile this with Paul’s warning in 1 Cor 11:29, and that chapter more generally?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Audio, Bible, Controversies, Liturgical Theology, NT, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, The Sacraments, Theological, Video, Worship | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Audio, Christian Experience, Church History, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, In the News, Podcasts, Politics, Questions and Answers, Society, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Audio, Church History, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, The Church, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Video: Are Young Elders a Contradiction in Terms?

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What are your thoughts on ‘young elders’ in the church? Is there an age restriction for the office of elder?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Questions and Answers, The Church, Theological, Video | 16 Comments

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 →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Hermeneutics, NT, NT Theology, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Theological, Video | Leave a comment

Video: Should We Be Using the Lectionary?

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Do you commend the use of a lectionary for preaching? If so, what advantages does this approach have over preaching through whole books of the Bible? How should we think about preaching in churches where we can no … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Hermeneutics, Liturgical Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Scripture, The Church, Theological, Video | Leave a comment

Video: Bumper Q&A Episode!!

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s questions: Does the Scripture teach that the Holy Spirit indwells believers individually or corporately? What do you think about ghosts, UFOs, bigfoot, etc? You mentioned you like to listen to the Bible. Do you have a recommendations on recordings? … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Questions and Answers, Theological, Video | Leave a comment

Video: Was Israel Wrong to Ask for a King?

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Was it a sin for Israel to ask for a king? 1 Sam 8 makes it seem so. But then Deut 17 seemingly gives permission for Israel to ask for a king. How should we think about Israel’s monarchy? … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, Audio, Bible, Deuteronomy, Genesis, OT, OT Theology, Questions and Answers, Theological, Video | Leave a comment