Category Archives: Theological

The God of Handicrafts

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Last night I picked up my knitting again after a long break. I have been knitting on and off since I was eight years old. While I have also enjoyed such things as sketching and card design, and have attempted … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Experience, Culture, Theological, Theology | 8 Comments

More on Natural Law Arguments

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Peter Leithart has kindly responded to my earlier post on the subject of natural law arguments in the same-sex marriage debate. This is a discussion with far broader implications than the current question of same-sex marriage, so I thought that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Sex and Sexuality, Theological, Theology | 10 Comments

Guest Post on the Body in Leviticus

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

I have guest posted over on The Big Bible Project, on the subject of lessons that we can learn from the significance given to the body in the book of Leviticus: The book of Leviticus has been the death of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Guest Post, Leviticus, On the web, OT, OT Theology, Sacramental Theology, The Blogosphere, The Sacraments, Theological, Theology | 4 Comments

Christian Children’s Clubs and the Abuse of Trust

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

This recent article in The Atlantic raises some very challenging issues for any Christians involved in children’s work. It highlights the way in which many Christian children’s clubs and organizations consistently rely upon false representations, both to parents and children. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, On the web, The Church | 6 Comments

Rob Bell and Don Draper – The Ad Man’s Gospel

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

I find Rob Bell fascinating. Sure, I disagree with his theology, but when it comes to engaging communication, the man is virtually without peer. If you want to see a masterpiece in clever communication, look no further than a promotional … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, On the web, Society, The Blogosphere, The Emergent Church, Theological, Theology | 131 Comments

Guest Post on the Use of Natural Law in Debates on Same Sex Marriage

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

I have just posted a guest post over on The Calvinist International on the weakness of many popular Christian arguments against same-sex marriage: In a recent post, Peter Leithart reflects upon the debate on same-sex marriage between Douglas Wilson and Andrew … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Lent: 40 Days of Exoduses Summary

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

I dropped a couple of days this week. At present I am four days behind in total. I have slightly more on my plate this next week, so I am not sure whether or not I will be able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, Lent, OT, OT Theology, Sacramental Theology, Theological, Theology | 1 Comment

The Ear and the Doorpost – 40 Days of Exoduses (18)

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Slavery A central theme of the story of the Exodus, one that we have not properly touched upon to this point, is that of the release of the slaves. YHWH comes as the kinsman redeemer of Israel, the one who … Continue reading →

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Crushing the Dragon’s Head at the Crossing of the Sea – 40 Days of Exoduses (17)

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Baptized into a New Creation The Red Sea crossing is the decisive moment of transition in the Exodus narrative. It is the watery threshold between slavery and freedom, between life in Egypt and the wanderings into the wilderness. It is … Continue reading →

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The Sacrifice of the Sons and a Midnight Meal – 40 Days of Exoduses (16)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

The Announcement of the Death of the Firstborn In Exodus 11, YHWH declared the coming death of the firstborn. It is this plague that would be the last straw for Pharaoh and would finally lead to his acceding to YHWH’s … Continue reading →

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