I comment on Genesis 28 and Jacob’s Ladder.
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Author: Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastair’s Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged.
The Challenge of Navigating Social Media, an Interview with Glen Scrivener
Peter Leithart and I Discuss Our Influences
The Family of Abraham: Part 17—The Deception of Isaac
I discuss Genesis 27, where Isaac is deceived and Esau loses the blessing to Jacob.
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More on Election, Predestination, and the Freedom of the Will
Follow-up remarks, in response to questions and comments raised by my previous two episodes on election and predestination and the freedom of the will.
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Free Will
In your view of human freedom do people ever truly have real multiple options that they chose from or are they always enslaved by their nature to one option and moved toward a good option by the grace of God being in a sense acted upon them? Is it valid, in your opinion, to see the unregenerate as stuck in sinful nature away from God waiting for God’s move of grace but that the regenerate are growing into a greater sense of freedom where they truly have options within their nature and God is not directing every move of their life through the giving and withholding of grace? I hope my question is clear enough that you get what I’m asking.
Transcript of The Church and the Natural Family
One of my supporters has very kindly transcribed this video, on the Church’s relationship with the natural family. I don’t have time to transcribe my videos myself, so anyone willing to volunteer to transcribe one video every week or fortnight would be greatly appreciated! The transcript is very lightly edited at a few points for the purpose of comprehension.
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What Does Romans 8-11 Teach About Election?
What is your position on predestination? In particular, how should we understand predestination in Romans 8-11 with its many OT references?
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Interview on a Theology of the Sexes
I was recently invited onto the Via Media podcast by Gerald McDermott, to discuss aspects of a theology of the sexes. You can listen to the episode here.
The Family of Abraham: Part 16—Isaac in the Land of the Philistines
Today, I discuss Genesis 26, in which Isaac consolidates the legacy of his father, Abraham.
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