Category Archives: Theological

A Generous Orthodoxy

Posted on January 15, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

John Frame’s thoughts on Brian McLaren’s book are a model of how theological discussions should be engaged in. Unfortunately, such moderate voices seldom carry very far and are soon drowned out by the shrillness of others.

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Defending the Faith

Posted on January 14, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Shamelessly taken from Garrett’s blog.

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Well Said, Pontificator!

Posted on January 9, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

I have to wonder. Are Wright’s views on justification controversial because they misrepresent the teaching of Paul or because they contradict the historic Protestant confessions? This is difficult to answer honestly, because historical exegesis and confessional fidelity are so often … Continue reading →

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Some Remarks on Conversion Testimonies

Posted on January 7, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

I was discussing the subject of giving testimonies with my brother Mark a few days ago. ‘Giving your testimony’ is an important part of evangelical life. Although I believe that it is very important, there seem to me to be … Continue reading →

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Tim Gallant on Worship

Posted on January 5, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Some very interesting thoughts here.

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Posted on January 2, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Where’s the Poopsmith when you need him?

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N.T. Wright is a Heretic

Posted on December 29, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

This comes from C. Matthew McMahon of A Puritan’s Mind:— I don’t want to be misunderstood – so I’ll try to be as clear as possible. Wright is a heretic. A heresiarch. He will forever burn under God’s righteous wrath … Continue reading →

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‘Luther the Non-Protestant’

Posted on December 17, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

Leithart has a very interesting post here. It doesn’t say anything that most of us didn’t already know, but it does say it very well.

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N.T. Wright Oratorio

Posted on December 13, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

I presume that a number of you are aware of Paul Spicer’s Easter oratorio, which Wright wrote the words for. Kevin Bush, of the N.T. Wright page (easily one of the best sites online), has provided the words and also … Continue reading →

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Individual/Corporate and other musings

Posted on November 30, 2005 by Alastair Roberts

From time to time I am told that I have fallen into error by absolutizing the ‘corporate’ and neglecting the ‘individual’. I consciously try to avoid thinking in terms of ‘individual’ and ‘corporate’. Whilst there are some who seem to … Continue reading →

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