Category Archives: Theological

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: The Transgender Question

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

This week’s Mere Fidelity podcast is our second discussion around the themes of Oliver O’Donovan’s book Begotten or Made? In this episode, we take up the subject of transsexualism, taking the second chapter of the book and O’Donovan’s Grove booklet … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological | 53 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

Podcast: The End of Nature?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest episode of the Mere Fidelity podcast Matt Lee Anderson, Derek Rishmawy, and I are joined by Matthew Loftus. Together we discuss themes from the first chapter of Oliver O’Donovan’s book, Begotten or Made? In particular, we wonder about … Continue reading →

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Podcast: The Trinity and the Bible, with Fred Sanders

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

The latest episode of the Mere Fidelity podcast has just gone online. This week, Derek Rishmawy, Matt Lee Anderson, and I are joined by Fred Sanders for a discussion of the Trinity and the Bible. I am sure that Sanders’ … Continue reading →

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Pentecost!

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

As it is Pentecost tomorrow, I took the time to correct a broken picture and some formatting problems in an old post on the subject: The Background of Pentecost. Within the post, I discuss several of the Old Testament narratives … Continue reading →

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#Luke2Acts—Some Notes on John 14 to 21

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

The Twitter #Luke2Acts Bible study has just reached the final chapter of John. I have written notes from the beginning of Luke. The full list of Luke posts is found here. The full list of John posts is found here. JOHN … Continue reading →

Posted in #Luke2Acts, Bible, Holy Week, John, NT, NT Theology, Scripture, The Atonement, Theological | 2 Comments

Podcast: On the Doctrine of Sanctification

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

The latest Mere Fidelity podcast has just been posted. Within this instalment, Derek Rishmawy, Andrew Wilson, Matt Lee Anderson, and I are discussing the live question of the doctrine of sanctification. In a couple of weeks’ time we are planning to … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Pentecost

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve posted over on the Political Theology blog again, this time on the politics of Pentecost: The Church created at Pentecost is a dramatic contrast to the project of Babel and all attempts to repeat it. Rather than gathering all … Continue reading →

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