Category Archives: Theological

D.G. Hart on the Anti-Ecclesial Character of Evangelicalism

Posted on October 20, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Whilst a study of the development of British evangelical identity might look slightly different, I have found D.G. Hart’s (not to be confused with David Bentley Hart, the Orthodox theologian) account of the construction of American evangelical identity quite insightful. … Continue reading →

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Von Balthasar on Kenosis, Impassibility and Immutability

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

The issue of the death of God in Moltmann’s theology came up today on Byron’s blog. The issue of the death of God was also touched on in another context in which I found myself today. Whether this is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotations, The Triune God, Theological | 3 Comments

Rambling comments on Dunn and Esler on Baptism in Romans 6

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Over the weekend I read a number of commentators on Romans 6, a couple of which were set reading for a seminar that I attended this morning. The two commentators that were on our set reading were Philip Esler and … Continue reading →

Posted in NT Theology, The Sacraments, Theological, What I'm Reading | 7 Comments

A World of Desires

Posted on October 13, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Leithart makes a good observation:— John’s suggestion that the world is made up not only of “things” (TA EN TO KOSMO, v. 15) but of desires is a rich insight. He doesn’t limit the world merely to the artifacts that … Continue reading →

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Children, the Word and the Church

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Uriesou Brito links to a brief article from Alexander Schmemann on his new blog. The following is a brief quote from Schmemann’s article:— As a general rule, children like attending Church, and this instinctive attraction to and interest in Church … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Experience, The Church, The Sacraments, Theological, Worship | 5 Comments

Election in John’s Gospel

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Election is one of the issues that I continually return to. On my computer I have well over one hundred thousand words that I have written on the subject of election at some stage or other (from discussion lists, e-mails, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election, N.T. Wright, Theological | 3 Comments

James Jordan, N.T. Wright, and Double Resurrection

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

James Jordan has argued that the Scriptures teach two resurrections and justifications. The final justification is a justification that includes the person’s works and is only possible once the first justification has taken place. We cannot do any good works … Continue reading →

Posted in N.T. Wright, NT Theology, OT Theology, Theological | 22 Comments

Ruminations on Two Posts from Peter Leithart

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Over the last few days Peter Leithart has posted two posts that have really resonated with issues that I have been thinking about of late. The following are some extensive thoughts sparked off by Leithart’s own comments.

Posted in Christian Experience, Controversies, NT Theology, The Blogosphere, The Sacraments, Theological | 3 Comments

Remember Which Side You Are On

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

We are gradually being wiped out of Iraq. Our people are fleeing. Powerful men who claim to be fighting in the name of our Leader are not terribly interested in protecting us. These men say ‘peace, peace’, but there is … Continue reading →

Posted in In the News, The Church | 3 Comments

New Book on the Resurrection

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

This book does sounds interesting.

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