Category Archives: The Triune God

Trinity in Creation

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Alastair Roberts

I have written a piece in response to the most recent Theopolis Conversation on the subject of the Trinity in creation. By leaning into identifying the Logos with God revealed in the singularity of his act (and even declared prior … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Creation, Doctrine of God, Genesis, Guest Post, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, The Triune God, Theological, Theopolis | 2 Comments

Where is the Trinity in the Old Testament?

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Alastair Roberts

A piece of mine reflecting upon the doctrine of the Trinity within the Old Testament has just been posted over on the Desiring God website: Arising out of the crucible of christological and theological debates in the early centuries of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Doctrine of God, Genesis, OT, OT Theology, The Triune God, Theological | 6 Comments

Discussion on Classical Theism with Jeff Meyers and Peter Leithart

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Alastair Roberts

Over the last few days in Monroe, Louisiana, I’ve enjoyed a discussion on the subject of classical theism with Peter Leithart and Jeff Meyers, hosted by Church of the Redeemer. We’ve had some great and challenging debate. You can see … Continue reading →

Posted in Christology, Controversies, Doctrine of God, Hermeneutics, The Triune God, Theological, Video | 31 Comments

Knowing God: Debating Classical Theism with Jeff Meyers and Peter Leithart

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve been enjoying a stimulating engagement with the classical theist understanding of God in conversation and dispute with Peter Leithart and Jeff Meyers at Church of the Redeemer in Monroe, Louisiana. You can listen in here. You can get a … Continue reading →

Posted in Christology, Church History, Controversies, Doctrine of God, Revelation, Scripture, The Triune God, Theological, Theopolis, Video | 5 Comments

Video: The Trinity in the OT, the Faith of OT Believers, the Angel of the Lord

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: A number of years ago there was a lot of debate in certain circles in the UK revolving around these topics: the degree to which Christ/the Trinity is explicitly present in the OT; the nature of the Angel … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Christology, Controversies, Doctrine of God, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Soteriology, The Triune God, Theological, Video | 4 Comments

Video: Why are there so many ‘Binitarian’ Formulations in the New Testament?

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Why are so many references to God in the NT binitarian (Father and Son) rather than trinitarian (Father, Son and Spirit)? I’m thinking of Paul’s greetings, Stephen’s vision, Jesus’ speeches about unity with the Father, etc. Admittedly the … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Doctrine of God, NT, NT Theology, Questions and Answers, The Triune God, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

Video: Trinity and Modalism

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I follow what you are saying about the error of saying that there are three ‘centers of consciousness’ in God’s Triune nature, and how that would involve a denial of the unity and simplicity of the Divine Being … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, The Triune God, Theological, Video | 5 Comments

Video: The Threefold Personhood of God

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today I answer a question about the classical doctrine of the Trinity. There is much that I’d love to say more clearly or carefully than I do in this video, or to elaborate upon further, so feel free to send … Continue reading →

Posted in Christology, Doctrine of God, Questions and Answers, The Triune God, Theological, Video | 7 Comments

The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 11. Concluding Reflections (Part 2)

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

1. The Debate So Far 2. Survey of Some Relevant Material 3. Subordination 4. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 1) 5. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 2) 6. The Tension Between Bible and Doctrine 7. Reconciling Scripture and Dogma 8. κεφαλή … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Creation, Doctrine of God, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, The Triune God, Theological | 2 Comments

The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 10. Concluding Reflections (Part 1)

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

1. The Debate So Far 2. Survey of Some Relevant Material 3. Subordination 4. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 1) 5. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity (Part 2) 6. The Tension Between Bible and Doctrine 7. Reconciling Scripture and Dogma 8. κεφαλή … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Doctrine of God, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, Sex and Sexuality, The Triune God, Theological | 6 Comments