Category Archives: NT Theology

Remarks on New Testament Authorship

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

The Thirsty Gargoyle, whom I had the privilege of meeting in person last year, has some helpful remarks on the question of New Testament authorship. Take a look.

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Is N.T. Wright in his Right-Mind?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

Scot McKnight’s recent reference to it has reminded me of N.T. Wright’s treatment of right brain/left brain dichotomies in his treatment of readings of the Apostle Paul, especially as they relate to his use of the Old Testament. This isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, N.T. Wright, NT, NT Theology, The Blogosphere, Theological | 13 Comments

Priestly Service in Romans 6

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

A few weeks ago I heard a sermon on Romans 6:15-23, during which a number of questions were raised in my mind about the way that the passage should be read. Seeing the second half of Romans 6 referenced in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Romans, Soteriology, The Sacraments, Theological | 10 Comments

Chris Seitz on the Biblical Crisis in the Homosexuality Debates

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

I have been an appreciative reader of Chris Seitz for several years now. My reading of Seitz has chiefly been driven by my interest in Brevard Childs’ canonical approach, of which Seitz is one of the leading and most articulate … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, Theological | 30 Comments

Hagar and Ishmael, the Forerunners in the Wilderness – 40 Days of Exoduses (7)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Interwoven Narratives and Archetypes In the studies to this point, I have skipped a number of sections, which I mean to return to at this point. From Genesis 15 to 22 the story of Abraham and Sarah and the promise … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, Galatians, Genesis, Lent, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology | 16 Comments

The Cup of the Adulteress: Understanding the Jealousy Ritual of Numbers 5

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

The ritual of jealousy in Numbers 5:11-31 is a law that disturbs and perplexes many people. Many regard it as if it were some bizarre and ridiculous process lying somewhere between a superstitious magical ceremony, a Jeremy Kyle paternity test, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, NT Theology, Numbers, OT, OT Theology, Sacramental Theology, The Atonement, The Atonement, The Sacraments, Theological, Theology, Worship | 59 Comments

Sex and Death on the Threshing Floor

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Alastair Roberts

A friend asked me yesterday about the significant of the threshing floor in Scripture. I briefly sketched a response to his enquiry, but thought that it would be good to fill out this response in the following post. Perhaps some … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Deuteronomy, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Ruth, The Church, The Sacraments, Theological | 27 Comments

On Making a Prophet: Pentecost and the Church’s Mission, Part 5

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Alastair Roberts

And they were all filled with the Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. – Acts 2:4 The terminology of being ‘filled with the Spirit’ is found in the lxx, where it is … Continue reading →

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On Making a Prophet: Pentecost and the Church’s Mission, Part 3

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Alastair Roberts

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. – Acts 2:2 The context having been set in the previous verse, the events associated with … Continue reading →

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On Making a Prophet: Pentecost and the Church’s Mission, Part 2

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Alastair Roberts

Part 1 Now when the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. – Acts 2:1 In setting the scene for the events of Pentecost, Luke immediately draws our attention to the fact … Continue reading →

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