Category Archives: Theological

The Politics of the King’s Shepherd

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

Although the 23rd Psalm might be the most familiar of all, I believe that there are dimensions of its meaning that often go unnoticed. Over on Political Theology Today, I suggest that there is a political aspect to the message … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Psalms, Theological | 2 Comments

Podcast: Christendom and the Privilege of the Church

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

The latest Mere Fidelity podcast has just gone online. This week Derek Rishmawy, Matt Lee Anderson, Andrew Wilson, and I discuss the question of whether the Church should enjoy cultural and political privilege. Take a listen and share your thoughts … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Church, Theological | 23 Comments

Understanding Nature

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest discussion over on Passing the Salt Shaker, I attempt to provide a brief introduction to the notion of nature as it functions within natural law thinking: As human beings, we are person-bodies embedded in a larger natural … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, Ethics, Passing the Salt Shaker, Philosophy, Sex and Sexuality, Theological | 15 Comments

Podcast: The Resurrection and Christian Ethics

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

The latest Mere Fidelity podcast went online yesterday. Within it we discuss the significance that the resurrection has for Christian ethics, particularly focusing upon natural law. Take a listen and share your thoughts in the comments! You can also follow … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Podcasts, Theological | 2 Comments

Podcast: The Cross in the Gospels

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

This week’s Mere Fidelity podcast is on the subject of the cross in the gospel. Derek, Matt, Andrew, and I discuss the question of whether the gospels have a doctrine of the atonement and, if they do, what it looks … Continue reading →

Posted in NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, The Atonement, The Gospels | 14 Comments

How the Unmarried Can Reveal the Vocational Character of Marriage

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve posted over on the Passing the Salt Shaker blog again, this time on the way that the unmarried can help married persons to understand their vocation. [T]he New Testament treats the unmarried state as one that Christians can purposefully pursue … Continue reading →

Posted in Passing the Salt Shaker, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological | 1 Comment

Podcast: The Spirituality of Work

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

Last week, Derek Rishmawy and I were joined by Nancy Nordenson to discuss her forthcoming book, Finding Livelihood. The podcast of that conversation has gone online today. Do take a listen and share your thoughts! Next week we should be back … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Unmarried State

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve posted over on the Passing the Salt Shaker blog, giving some thoughts on the unmarried state, in the continuing discussion following Graham Ware’s introductory post: The welcoming of the unmarried in the early Church was radical, but perhaps not … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Eschatology, Guest Post, The Church, Theological | 5 Comments

The Politics of New Covenant Vision

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

My latest guest post on Political Theology Today has just gone online. This week I discuss the implicit political theology of Jeremiah 31:31-34 and its promise of a new covenant: In a stimulating article on anarcho-monarchism, David Bentley Hart describes … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Guest Post, Jeremiah, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Theological | 1 Comment

Podcast: Can Christians Ever Support War?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Andrew, Matt, Derek, and I are joined by Preston Sprinkle to discuss the topic of non-violence and whether there is ever justification for Christian support for war. Share your thoughts in the comments! You … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Ethics, Podcasts, Society, Theological | 24 Comments