Category Archives: Theological

Theopolis Podcast: Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Ezekiel 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, and Mark 6:1-13. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Bible, Ezekiel, Mark, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Theological, Theopolis | 2 Comments

A Gift Received in the Giving

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

I have just had a piece published over on the Political Theology blog. Within it, I give some reflections on 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, discussing the relationship between Christian charity and the gospel message. Our Lord preached a message of good … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 10

Posted on June 5, 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 10 of the work. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past episodes … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Experience, Philosophy, Podcasts, Theological | 3 Comments

Theopolis Podcast: Trinity Sunday

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I are joined by John Barach to discuss the readings for Trinity Sunday: Isaiah 6:1-8, Acts 2:14a, 22-36, and John 3:1-17. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Bible, Isaiah, John, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Theological, Theopolis | 2 Comments

Podcast: Hospitality and Immigration, with Dr. Matthew Kaemingk

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

This week on Mere Fidelity, Derek, Matt, and I are joined by Dr. Matthew Kaemingk, the author of the recent Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of Fear, to discuss his book. You can also follow the podcast on … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Economics, Ethics, In the News, Podcasts, Politics, Society, Theological | 3 Comments

Video: The Chronology of Genesis 38

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

This is probably my last video for a month or so. Within it, I discuss the difficult chronology of Genesis 38. I’ve written a lengthy post here, which gets into some of the typology of the chapter in its context. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Genesis, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

Pentecost Posts

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Some old Pentecost-related material: Making a Prophet: Acts 2 and the Church’s Mission Pentecost as Ecclesiology The Background of Pentecost The Politics of Pentecost The Politics of Making a Prophet

Posted in Acts, Bible, NT, NT Theology, The Church, Theological | 1 Comment

Video: Trinity and Modalism

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I follow what you are saying about the error of saying that there are three ‘centers of consciousness’ in God’s Triune nature, and how that would involve a denial of the unity and simplicity of the Divine Being … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, The Triune God, Theological, Video | 5 Comments

Video: Exegesis, Authorial Intention, and Typology

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Is the task of exegesis limited to discovering the author’s original intention, or can meaning somehow overflow intention? If so, in what way? What guardrails are in place that would enable us to recognize certain readings as off-limits? … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Hermeneutics, NT Theology, OT Theology, Questions and Answers, Scripture, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Theopolis Podcast: Pentecost Sunday

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1-21, Ezekiel 37:1-14, and John 15:26—6:15. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can read show notes over … Continue reading →

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