Category Archives: Eschatology

Rethinking Israel

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Alastair Roberts

The Theopolis Institute has been having a conversation surrounding the identity and future of Israel over on its website. Theopolis Conversations are designed to explore complex yet important issue from different perspectives with various positions in sharpening dialogue. I’ve just … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church History, Election, Eschatology, Luke, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Romans, The Church, Theological, Theology, Theopolis | 24 Comments

Theopolis Podcast: First Sunday in Advent

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the first Sunday of Advent: Jeremiah 33:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 19:28-40 and 21:25-36. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Bible, Eschatology, Jeremiah, Luke, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Theological, Theopolis | 3 Comments

Video: Meredith Kline, ‘Images of the Spirit’

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today I discuss Meredith Kline’s wonderful little book, Images of the Spirit. 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Christology, Creation, Eschatology, Exodus, Genesis, Hermeneutics, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Revelation, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

Video: The Mark of the Beast

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: What does the mark of the beast in Revelation refer to historically? Within this video, I reference Peter Leithart’s recent commentary on the book, Revelation 1-11, Revelation 12-22. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat … Continue reading →

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

Video: Reading Revelation

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: There seem to be a number of different overall approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation. Can you briefly explain what each of these are and then share your own preferred interepretaive approach? Perhaps some recommended reading too? … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Controversies, Eschatology, Hermeneutics, My Reading, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Revelation, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

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: Does New Creation Undermine Natural Law?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What implications does the promise of new creation have for Christian ethics? Specifically does new creation undermine natural law ethics since we are now to orientate our lives, not towards what is revealed in nature, but towards the new … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Audio, Bible, Creation, Eschatology, Ethics, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Theological, Video | 4 Comments

Video: Are We Living in the Last Days?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “How should we understand the description of bad behavior in the “Last Days” in 2 Timothy 3? For one, isn’t the list of sinfulness characteristic of a great many ages and time periods? And in fact, its frequently used … Continue reading →

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Podcast: The Value of Heaven

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

While I’ve been away, my Mere Fidelity colleagues have recorded a podcast with a special guest and one of our favourite people, J. Todd Billings. Take a listen! You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to … Continue reading →

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The Politics of the Day of the Lord

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve posted a reflection on 2 Peter 3:8-15a over on Political Theology Today. Within it, I argue that Christ’s predictions concerning his return within that generation came to pass. I explore Peter’s argument against those questioning Christ’s return and his … Continue reading →

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