Category Archives: Video

Video: The Two Kingdoms

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Could you say more about the Two Kingdoms theology—especially how it need not fall back into a narrow pietism?” Within the video, I reference Brad Littlejohn’s The Two Kingdoms: A Guide for the Perplexed. If you have any … Continue reading →

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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: My Ten Most Stimulating Bible-Related Books

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What are the ten most stimulating Bible-related books that you have read?” 1. James B. Jordan, Through New Eyes 2. Meredith Kline, Images of the Spirit 3. Peter Leithart, A House For My Name 4. N.T. Wright, Jesus … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, My Books, My Reading, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Scripture, Theological, Video | 5 Comments

Video: Matthieu Pageau’s ‘The Language of Creation’

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Within this video, I discuss Matthieu Pageau’s stimulating book, The Language of Creation: Cosmic Symbolism in Genesis. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found these videos helpful, please tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Creation, Genesis, Hermeneutics, OT, OT Theology, Philosophy, Science, Scripture, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

Video: Seeing the Bible Through New Eyes

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Alastair Roberts
Posted in Bible, Hermeneutics, Liturgical Theology, Scripture, Theological, Theopolis, Video | 1 Comment

Video: Is Abortion to be Solved by Controlling Male Sexual Behaviour?

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

This video is a response to a widely-shared, much discussed, and controversial Twitter thread. Within the discussion, I reference a few articles and books: New York Times: He Asked Permission to Touch, but Not to Ghost GQ: Why Sperm Counts Are … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Culture, Ethics, On the web, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Sex and Sexuality, Video | 13 Comments

Video: Appeals to Natural Law and Scripture and the Effectiveness of Jordan Peterson

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: I guess I’m intrigued about a couple of things. First, do you really think it’s the case that there is actually any kind of moral consensus in principle among people? The kind of thing that lets pro-Natural Law … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Audio, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Philosophy, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Video: The Story of Cain and Abel

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I was wondering if you would comment on the Cain and Abel story and possibly develop some of the symbols, foreshadowings, etc. It is a rich passage that I would love to get your take on, especially since … Continue reading →

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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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