Category Archives: Theological

The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 11. Concluding Reflections (Part 2)

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

1. The Debate So Far 2. Survey of Some Relevant Material 3. Subordination 4. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 1) 5. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 2) 6. The Tension Between Bible and Doctrine 7. Reconciling Scripture and Dogma 8. κεφαλή … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Creation, Doctrine of God, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, The Triune God, Theological | 2 Comments

The Politics of Man’s Exaltation

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just guest-posted over on Political Theology Today. This psalm presents us with an embryonic account of human rule in the creation. Although the dominion of humanity is central to the psalm, it is situated within and established upon the … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Psalms, Theological | 2 Comments

The Revolutionary Work of Motherhood

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

Motherhood and the work of homemaking are accorded considerable sentimental value within Western culture. Every year on Mother’s Day—the second Sunday in May in the US or the fourth Sunday of Lent in the UK—the praises of mothers and their … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological | 25 Comments

The Politics of the Stumbling Stone

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

Earlier today a reflection of mine on the subject of 1 Peter 2:2-10 was published over on Political Theology Today. In three interwoven scriptural allusions, 1 Peter 2:4-10 presents us with a striking image. While undertaking a great construction project, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, Bible, Ethics, NT, NT Theology, Politics, The Church, Theological | 17 Comments

The Internet, Blogging, Authority, and the Sexes

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

The subject of women’s online platforms has been a live one over the last few weeks. A couple of days ago, Christianity Today published an article by Tish Harrison Warren, which provoked considerable controversy, many believing that women were being … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, On the web, Sex and Sexuality, Society, The Blogosphere, Theological | 64 Comments

Podcast: The Benedict Option, with Rod Dreher

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

Our last episode of Mere Fidelity for a few months is devoted to a discussion of the book of the hour, The Benedict Option, with its author, Rod Dreher. We explore the questions of how the Church should relate to society in … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, My Reading, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Church, Theological, What I'm Reading | 1 Comment

Podcast: The Resurrection of Politics

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

  On the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek and Matt are (in my absence) joined by Jake Meador for a discussion of the implications of the resurrection for political theology. I haven’t listened to it yet, but I am sure … Continue reading →

Posted in NT Theology, Podcasts, Politics, Theological | 1 Comment

Podcast: A Bible Study on Genesis 1 and 2 (part 2)

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, we decided to continue the Bible study in the creation narrative of Genesis that we began last week (I’m late to posting this one, as I’ve been without proper Internet connection for the past week). You … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Creation, Genesis, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Theological | 5 Comments

Podcast: A Bible Study on Genesis 1

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

  This week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, at Matt’s suggestion, is a Bible study of Genesis 1. Matt, Derek, and I explore the way creation is framed within Scripture. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Creation, Genesis, Hermeneutics, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Scripture, Theological | 4 Comments

The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 10. Concluding Reflections (Part 1)

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

1. The Debate So Far 2. Survey of Some Relevant Material 3. Subordination 4. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 1) 5. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 2) 6. The Tension Between Bible and Doctrine 7. Reconciling Scripture and Dogma 8. κεφαλή … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Doctrine of God, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, Sex and Sexuality, The Triune God, Theological | 6 Comments