Category Archives: The Sacraments

The Rite of Circumcision: A Response to Dru Johnson

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Alastair Roberts

A piece of mine has just been published over on the Theopolis Institute’s website, in which I respond to an article by Dru Johnson. Johnson’s article argues for a close relationship between moral and ritual knowledge and I explore the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Ethics, Galatians, Genesis, Guest Post, NT, OT, Romans, Sex and Sexuality, The Sacraments, Theological | 3 Comments

Video: Being Born Again, Baptism, and the Subjective and Objective Work of the Spirit

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s questions: What is your understanding of what regeneration, being born again, and the new birth mean in Scripture? And how do common contemporary Christian understandings align or deviate from what Scripture means by these things? And: Really quick follow-up, … Continue reading →

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Video: Peter Leithart and Me on Baptismal Efficacy

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: I just finished Leithart’s The Priesthood of the Plebs. It was one of the most stimulating books I have read in a long, long time. I also have recently watched some of your videos on baptism. How does … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Controversies, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Sacramental Theology, The Church, The Sacraments, Theological, Video | 8 Comments

Video: Why Was Jesus Baptized?

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Why did Jesus have to be baptized? Was Jesus’ baptism a baptism of repentance?” Within my discussion I reference Peter Leithart’s book The Priesthood of the Plebs. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, The Gospels, The Sacraments, Theological, Video | Leave a comment

Video: Echoes of the Eucharist?

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What would be a text that you would go to demonstrate the multifaceted elements of the Eucharist? Can you recommend any books or resources that explore the many symbolic and typological elements of the Eucharist, much like your … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Liturgical Theology, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, The Sacraments, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Video: Does Baptism Save Us?

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “In Q&A#46, you seem to say that baptism (with water) is necessary for salvation. Am I interpreting your perspective correctly, and if so, what do you think about the man on the cross next to Jesus going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Soteriology, The Sacraments, Theological, Video | 4 Comments

Video: What Does Baptism Do For a Person?

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What does baptism do for a person?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found these videos helpful, please tell your friends. If you would like to support … Continue reading →

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Video: Paedocommunion?

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Do you hold to paedocommunion? If so, how would you reconcile this with Paul’s warning in 1 Cor 11:29, and that chapter more generally?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If … Continue reading →

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Video: Should the Lord’s Supper Have a Sombre Tone?

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I am wondering about your take on whether the Lord’s supper should be a somber event of introspection or a joyous meal of celebration. My understanding is that throughout church history it has been observed more as a … Continue reading →

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The Exodus and the Sacraments

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

A short video discussing some of the themes that come up in Andrew Wilson’s and my new book, Echoes of Exodus: Tracing Themes of Redemption in Scripture. You can read the first review of the book that I’ve seen here.

Posted in My Books, NT Theology, OT Theology, The Sacraments, Theological | 3 Comments