Category Archives: Scripture

Video: Seeing the Bible Through New Eyes

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Alastair Roberts
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Video: To What Extent Should We Approach Scripture With Completely Open Minds?

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Should we come to the text with completely open minds, or should we hold some ideas and convictions with certainty? This may be a poor example to help illustrate my question, but in Ephesians 2, Paul speaks about … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Video: The Technology of the Text

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Alastair Roberts
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Video: Should We Be Using the Lectionary?

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Do you commend the use of a lectionary for preaching? If so, what advantages does this approach have over preaching through whole books of the Bible? How should we think about preaching in churches where we can no … Continue reading →

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Video: What Are The Benefits and Dangers of Bible Software?

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Do you use any Bible software (e.g., Logos) to support your studies? Do you have any thoughts on how they might help or hinder our study and perception of the written word?” Here is the piece I mention … Continue reading →

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Video: What Is Meant By Calling Marriage A Natural Institution?

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “If marriage is a pre-political institution then none of the measures laid down by the state (e.g. registration, marriage certificates etc.) make a marriage legitimate in God’s eyes. In which case, what does constitute a legitimate marriage in … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Creation, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, Theological, Video | 3 Comments

Video: Why Does Figural Preaching Matter?

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I would like to ask a two-part question: (a) could you give a defense from the Scripture for figural preaching and typological reading; (b) how would you respond to the criticism of typological exegesis as a way seeking hidden … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, Audio, Bible, Christology, Exodus, Hermeneutics, Luke, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Scripture, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

Seeing the Transfigured Word

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

The following is the audio of a talk that I recently gave at the UK L’Abri, on the subject of the Transfiguration and how it can help us to think about Scripture. https://s123.podbean.com/pb/46d1578d39eaa2859de03c42dd3e617a/5b5dc03e/data1/fs104/1795681/uploads/Seeing_the_Transfigured_Word-Alastair_Roberts.mp3

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Video: Tips For Reading Your Bible Better

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Somewhat longer one today. Today’s questions: “How do you go about noticing intertextual links? Is is mostly intuitive based on large exposure to the Bible? Do you do particular searches? Is it just checking cross-references (is there a similar apparatus … Continue reading →

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Video: Why is Lot Called ‘Righteous’ Even Though He Offered His Daughters to the Men of Sodom?

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s Question: “How are we to interpret Lot’s offering of his two virgin daughters to the men of Sodom when they surround his house and demand that he brings out his guests so that they may have sex with them … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Peter, Bible, Controversies, Genesis, Hermeneutics, Judges, NT, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Scripture, Theological, Video | 3 Comments