Colossians 1:21-29 (The Epistle of Colossians)

March 10, 2022 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ 1 Comment

Peter Leithart, James Bejon, and I continue our discussion of the book of Colossians, concluding our discussion of the first chapter.

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A Response to Social Trinitarianism: I. Definition

March 9, 2022 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

Appeal is often made to the doctrine of the Trinity, yet confusion prevails concerning historic Christian orthodoxy’s teaching on the subject and how it squares with the biblical witness. Within this series, I will present a critique of the family of positions referred to as ‘social Trinitarianism’, where many of these areas of confusion are to be found.

Conversations in a Crisis: Part II: Improving Our Deliberation (with Rev Benjamin Miller)

March 8, 2022May 18, 2022 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ 10 Comments

Part I: The Good and the Right
Part II: Improving Our Deliberation
Part III. Reforming Our Political Imaginaries
Part IV: On Submission to Government
Part V: Trust, Suspicion, and Authority
Part VI: Considering Resistance
Part VII: Models for Resistance
Part VIII: Disagreement in the Body of Christ
Part IX: The Experts and the Rulers
Part X: Living Within Our Limits

Faced with our challenge of remaining faithful within and addressing our various contemporary societal crises with wisdom, Christians and churches are fracturing over our differing approaches and postures. My friend Ben Miller suggested that we have a series of conversations, to help us to pursue greater clarity on the principles, virtues, duties, and practices that can equip Christians to meet such difficult times with prudence, insight, and courage.

Conversations in a Crisis: Part I: The Good and the Right (with Rev Benjamin Miller)

March 3, 2022May 18, 2022 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ 9 Comments

A Quest for Healthier Thought and Discourse

March 1, 2022 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ 1 Comment

This is the concluding reflection in my series of podcasts on reforming our discourse. ‘The Danger of Apologetics’ and ‘Unruly Media and Our Disordered Discourse’ were the previous instalments.

Saving Evangelicalism, with Tim Keller

March 1, 2022 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

Tim Keller joined Matt, Derek, and me for our longest ever Mere Fidelity episode, an inspiring insight into his vision for evangelicalism.

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Daniel 1 and 2 [God’s Story Podcast]

February 25, 2022 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ 1 Comment

I was recently graciously invited back on the God’s Story Podcast, for a series of discussions of the book of Daniel. Listen to our exploration of chapters 1 and 2 here and here.

Colossians 1:15-20 (The Epistle of Colossians)

February 24, 2022 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

Peter Leithart, Jeff Meyers, James Bejon, and I continue our discussion of the book of Colossians, exploring the so-called ‘Christ Hymn’.

‘What Are Christians For?’ with Jake Meador

February 22, 2022 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

Jake Meador recently joined me for a conversation about his provocative and insightful recent book, What Are Christians For? Life Together at the End of the World. Now he is on Mere Fidelity for another discussion of the issues that he raises within it.

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