Category Archives: NT Theology

God Crucified

Posted on November 16, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

I have found N.T. Wright’s treatments of the manner in which Christology can make sense within the framework of Jewish Monotheism very helpful in the past. Many others have commented on the manner in which his explorations of this have … Continue reading →

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What are the ‘Works of the Law’?

Posted on November 4, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

I have been asked to elaborate a bit on my understanding of the connection between the ‘ceremonial’ aspects of the Law and death and sin. Rather than merely doing so in the comments of the post that led to the … Continue reading →

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Paul: Fresh Perspectives

Posted on October 29, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

I received (and finished reading) Wright’s Paul: Fresh Perspectives yesterday. It does what it attempts to do pretty well, although it is hardly breaking much new ground. Having read notes from AAPC2005 and attended one of Wright’s lectures at the … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 22, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

There are some interesting discussions going on in the comments of my first Pentecost post. I don’t know when I will be posting my next installment. It may be a little while yet as essay deadlines are beginning to approach.

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The Jerusalem Council and the Letter to the Galatians

Posted on October 21, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Some people question why the apostle Paul did not refer to the decision of Acts 15 in his letter to the Galatians or in his account of the dispute with Peter in Antioch. One possible explanation is that the events … Continue reading →

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The Background of Pentecost

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Old Testament and Gospels Background In studying the event of Pentecost it is important that we clearly understand the background to the narrative of Acts. Many people have not grasped anything remotely near the full significance that the NT gives … Continue reading →

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