Category Archives: Theological

The Social Crisis of Distrust and Untruth in America and Evangelicalism

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

In the second of the Republican presidential debates, the issue of vaccines was raised. Donald Trump presented an anecdotal case for an association between vaccines and autism, brashly dismissing the general medical consensus on the matter. Repeating claims he had … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, The Church, Theological | 42 Comments

Ten Questions to Ask Before Voting for Donald Trump Tomorrow

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

If you are considering casting your vote for Donald Trump tomorrow, you have almost certainly had quite enough of listening to his critics, with their many wild claims and accusations. Fear not, within this post I am not asking you … Continue reading →

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The Levite, the Concubine, and Israel’s Story

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

A piece of mine has just been published over on the Theopolis Institute. Within it, I explore the broader scriptural themes that are in play in the story of the Levite and his concubine in Judges 19. The story of … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, Exodus, Genesis, Guest Post, Hermeneutics, Hosea, Judges, OT, OT Theology, Theological | 3 Comments

Essay in New Primer Volume

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

I have an essay in the latest issue of Primer, a publication that is a cross between a journal and a book. Each of the two issues every year is devoted to a particular topic, with several essays designed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Creation, Culture, Ethics, Genesis, OT, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological | 2 Comments

The New Storytellers

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just uploaded a new e-book, on the subject of the popularity of first person narratives written by younger Christians. I examine the shape and source of the phenomenon and offer some thoughts in response to it. One important recent … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Experience, Culture, Society, The Church, Theological | 5 Comments

Podcast: The Election Episode

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

In this week’s podcast, Derek, Matt, and I are joined by John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and co-author of Restoring all Things, to discuss the forthcoming US election. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Politics, Society, Theological | 2 Comments

One Reason Why John Stott’s Stand Against Martyn Lloyd-Jones Mattered

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

A couple of days ago, Justin Taylor published an interview with the Rev Dr Andrew Atherstone, upon the fiftieth anniversary of a pivotal event in English evangelical history. At the National Assembly of Evangelicals on October 18, 1966, two of … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Controversies, Culture, The Church, Theological | 41 Comments

A Truth Above All Contexts: Daniel Kirk, Whiteness, and the Theological Interpretation of Scripture

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

A piece of mine written in response to Daniel Kirk’s criticism of the ‘whiteness’ of reading Scripture according to the Rule of Faith has just been posted over on Mere Orthodoxy. If Theological Interpretation of Scripture needs to question the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Guest Post, Hermeneutics, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Revelation, Scripture, The Triune God, Theological | 1 Comment

The Politics of Being on the Wrong Side of History

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

A lectionary reflection of mine on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector has just been published over on Political Theology Today. If you think you’ve seen it before, you probably have. It was written for Political Theology … Continue reading →

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The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 7. Reconciling Scripture and Dogma

Posted on October 14, 2016 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 The seventh part of my treatment … Continue reading →

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