Category Archives: N.T. Wright

The Politics of Christ, the Beginning

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

A guest post of mine reflecting on Colossians 1:15-28 has just been published over on Political Theology Today. Political theology faces a continual danger of forgetting the kerygmatic core of our faith: Jesus is Lord. Just as the Son is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Colossians, Guest Post, N.T. Wright, NT, NT Theology, Politics, Theological | 2 Comments

Podcast: The Christmas of History and the Christmas of Faith

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

In this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Andrew, Derek and I discuss the relationship between the Christmas of history and the Christmas of faith. Many of our carols and Christmas hymns, our retellings of the Christmas story, and our Nativity … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Culture, Luke, Matthew, N.T. Wright, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Society, Theological, Worship | Leave a comment

Podcast: John Barclay’s Paul and the Gift

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

On the latest Mere Fidelity, Andrew, Derek, Matt, and I talk about the recent book that has been causing a stir in the field of Pauline theology, John Barclay’s Paul & and the Gift. I reviewed the book for Reformation21 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Galatians, My Reading, N.T. Wright, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Reviews, Romans, Theological, What I'm Reading | 1 Comment

Podcast: N.T. Wright and His Reformed Critics

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

The latest Mere Fidelity podcast has just gone online. A couple of weeks ago, we discussed the theology of N.T. Wright. This week, Derek Rishmawy, Andrew Wilson, and I explore the subject of N.T. Wright and his Reformed critics. Take a listen, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, N.T. Wright, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Theological | 14 Comments

Podcast: Surprised by N.T. Wright

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

The latest Mere Fidelity podcast has just been posted: Surprised by N.T. Wright. Within it, Derek Rishmawy, Andrew Wilson, Matt Lee Anderson, and I share some of our thoughts and opinions on the work of N.T. Wright. Do take a … Continue reading →

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N.T. Wright on Heaven and Earth, Male and Female

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

N.T. Wright recently made some controversial statements in opposition to same-sex marriage. He begins his argument against same-sex marriage by observing the dangers of the sudden and prescriptive redefinition of key terms, remarking upon examples of extensive attempts to transform … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Creation, Culture, Ethics, Genesis, N.T. Wright, OT, Sex and Sexuality, Society, The Blogosphere, Theological | 81 Comments

#Luke2Acts – Some Notes on Luke 5 to 16

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

Matt Armstrong has very kindly assembled all of my #Luke2Acts tweets from Luke 5-16 into a single document. I thought that I would order them into a less tweet-like form and post them here. You can see my other posts … Continue reading →

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The Prophet Oded and the Good Samaritan

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

In the #Luke2Acts Bible study on Twitter, we recently studied Luke 10, with the parable of the Good Samaritan and Jesus’ visit to Mary and Martha. Rereading these accounts a number of things struck me. I thought that I would … Continue reading →

Posted in #Luke2Acts, 2 Chronicles, Bible, Ethics, Luke, N.T. Wright, NT, NT Theology, Scripture, The Church, Theological | 8 Comments

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

N.T. Wright Lecture: Can a Scientist Believe in the Resurrection?

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

The following are my notes from a lecture delivered this evening, 20th December, by N.T. Wright in the University of St. Andrews. The following provides a general idea of what the good bishop said, but should not be depended upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Lectures, N.T. Wright, NT Theology, Theological | 33 Comments