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THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XXI. An Homily against disobedience and willful rebellion: Parts 1 & 2

May 9, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

May 9th: Job 37 & 2 Peter 1

May 8, 2021

Alastair Roberts

God's correction of the righteous man who sins. Peter's final message. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searc

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XX. Of Repentance and true Reconciliation unto God

May 8, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

May 8th: Job 36 & 1 Peter 5

May 7, 2021

Alastair Roberts

God's correction of the righteous man who sins. Shepherding the flock of God. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections ar

#64 Questions on the Acts of the Apostles

May 7, 2021

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Is church life in Acts prescriptive for us today? What guidance does Acts give about baptism? How should we understand the signs and wonders in Acts? Tom responds to these and more questions from part

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XIX. Against Idleness

May 7, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

May 7th: Job 35 & 1 Peter 4:7-19

May 6, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Elihu challenges Job on the question of justice. Living in the light of the last days. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My refle

Jordan Peterson's 'Beyond Order' (with Joseph Minich)

May 6, 2021

Alastair Roberts

I was joined by my friend Joseph Minich for a discussion of Jordan Peterson's new book, 'Beyond Order' (https://amzn.to/2QOGyLf). See more of Joseph's work over on the Pilgrim Faith podcast (https://

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XVIII. Of the state of Matrimony

May 6, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

May 6th: Job 34 & 1 Peter 3:8—4:6

May 5, 2021

Alastair Roberts

The Almighty God who brings down kings. Following in the footsteps of Christ's victorious sufferings. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XVII. An Homily for Rogation week

May 5, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

Moving Past Despair

May 5, 2021

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

When you consider the prospects for Christians right now, you might think they would be in despair. And you might be right. There is a lot of evidence that things are not going well. Kevin, Collin, an

May 5th: Job 33 & 1 Peter 2:11—3:7

May 4, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Elihu addresses Job. Righteous conduct among the Gentiles. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bib

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XVI. An Homily concerning the coming down of the holy Ghost

May 4, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

Cancelled: Redeeming Public Virtue in a Cancel Culture Age

May 4, 2021

The Veritas Forum - The Veritas Forum

A Conversation about Forgiveness and the Ethics of Cancel Culture hosted by the Veritas Forum at Harvard University. This Forum was generously funded by The Donahue Foundation. • Speakers: Christine E

May 4th: Job 32 & 1 Peter 1:22—2:10

May 3, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Elihu enters the fray. Living stones in a spiritual house. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bib

There is a God, and You Are Not Him

May 3, 2021

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Today, we describe timeless Christian truths laid out to us in the very first chapter of the bible. Those of all ages, even young children can understand some of the great realities laid out in the bi

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XV. Of the worthy receiving of the Sacrament

May 3, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

May 3rd: Job 31 & 1 Peter 1:1-21

May 2, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Job's concluding oaths. Our great salvation that the prophets of old sought to understand and the angels look into. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.a

The Spirit and the Bible - Part 2

May 2, 2021

The Bible for Today with John Stott - Premier

John Stott shows how that being faithful to the Bible can often result in the church facing opposition, and why we need to be steadfast in our belief in the Scriptures.

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XIV. Of The Resurrection of Our Saviour Jesus Christ. For Easter Day.

May 2, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

May 2nd: Job 30 & James 5

May 1, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Job laments his current condition. Prayer in persecution, in suffering, in sickness, and in sin. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/)

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XIII. Of the Passion for good Friday

May 1, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

May 1st: James 4 & John 1:43-51

April 30, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Humble yourself before God. The call of Philip and Nathanael. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XII. Of the Nativity

April 30, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

April 30th: Job 29 & James 3

April 29, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Job recollects his former estate. The untamable tongue. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bible

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—XI. Of alms deeds

April 29, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

#63 Facebook Qs Pt. 2: Bereavement, other faiths & atonement

April 29, 2021

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Tom answers more questions on atonement, other religions and caring for those who have lost loved ones, sent in by members of the NT Wright discussion group. · See NT Wright & Douglas Murray liv

April 29th: Job 28 & James 2:14-26

April 28, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Where is wisdom to be found? Faith without works is dead. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bibl

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—X. Of them which take offence at certain places of holy Scripture

April 28, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

Just War Theory : An Introduction

April 28, 2021

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Joined with me this week is my pastor, Nate and an intern at the church Trent answering the question, Can war ever be justified? What is the Just-War Tradition? How have Christians thought about war h

April 28th: Job 27 & James 2:1-13

April 27, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Job holds fast to his integrity. Avoiding partiality. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bible ch

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—IX. Of Common Prayer and Sacraments

April 27, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

Science, Ignorance, and the Pursuit of Meaning | Satyan Devadoss & Stuart Firestein

April 27, 2021

The Veritas Forum - The Veritas Forum

Satyan Devadoss, Professor of Mathematics at the University of San Diego and Stuart Firestein, Professor of Neurobiology at Columbia University, discuss science, ignorance and the pursuit of meaning o

April 27th: Job 25 & 26 & James 1

April 26, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Bildad's final speech and Job's answer. Wisdom for trials. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bib

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—VIII. Of the place and time of Prayer

April 26, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

What is the Good that God is Working For us?

April 26, 2021

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

What does Romans 8:26-30 mean? More specifically what exactly does Romans 8:28 mean? These verses are often misapplied in present day American Christianity and Bryce and I break down what exactly this

April 26th: Job 24 & Hebrews 13

April 25, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Do the wicked sin with impunity? Let us go outside the camp. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by B

The Spirit and the Bible - Part 1

April 25, 2021

The Bible for Today with John Stott - Premier

John Stott explains how the Bible came into existance and how God spoke to individual writers through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. John Stott shows why the Holy Bible and the Holy Spirit are in

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—VII. An homily of Prayer

April 25, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

April 25th: Job 23 & Hebrews 12:18-29

April 24, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Where is God to be found? Our God is a consuming fire. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bible c

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—VI. Against excess of apparel

April 24, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

April 24th: Job 22 & Hebrews 12:1-17

April 23, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Eliphaz's indictment of Job. The discipline of sons. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bible cha

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—V. Against gluttony and drunkenness

April 23, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

April 23rd: Job 21 & Hebrews 11

April 22, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Job counters his friends' portraits of the wicked. The heroes of faith. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are sear

Conversations With An Ebullient Natural Law Theorist

April 22, 2021

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

How far can natural law stretch in society? What is the use of natural law to the Christian? Natural law are the laws that are self-evident to all humans as being endowed by their creator by virtue

#62 Facebook has questions - New creation, souls in heaven and Torah

April 22, 2021

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

In a special episode Tom answers questions sent in by members of the NT Wright discussion group on Facebook about heaven, souls and Torah. Tom and Justin also look ahead to 2 special events: Tom’s f

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—IV. Of good works. And first of Fasting

April 22, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

April 22nd: Job 20 & Hebrews 10:19-39

April 21, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Zophar's final speech to Job. Do not throw away your confidence! Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—III. For repairing and keeping clean the Church

April 21, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

Gospelbound, with Sarah Zylstra

April 20, 2021

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

The only way we can move forward in the church is by going back to the Gospel. Journalism and education have become intrinsically destabilizing forces for Christianity, and anxiety is at an all-time h

April 21st: Job 19 & Hebrews 10:1-18

April 20, 2021

Alastair Roberts

I know that my redeemer lives. Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections ar

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—II. Against peril of Idolatry: Part 3

April 20, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

Wholeness Beyond What Fractures: Inner Wholeness Beyond Isolation, Shame, and Despair

April 20, 2021

The Veritas Forum - The Veritas Forum

Dr. Curt Thompson is a psychiatrist and the author of Anatomy of the Soul and The Soul of Shame. He is also the founder of Being Known, which develops teaching programs, seminars, and resource materia

April 20th: Job 18 & Hebrews 9:15-28

April 19, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Bildad's second speech. The sacrificial inauguration of a new covenant. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are sear

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—II. Against peril of Idolatry: Part 2

April 19, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu

Should Christians Judge?

April 19, 2021

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Is it permittable for Christians to judge others? If it is permittable, how should a Christian go about doing it? Bryce and I answer this question and go through a few texts highlighting passing judgm

April 19th: Job 17 & Hebrews 9:1-14

April 18, 2021

Alastair Roberts

What becomes of Job's hope? Entrance into a new sanctuary. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bib

Encounter With Jesus - Part 2

April 18, 2021

The Bible for Today with John Stott - Premier

John Stott shows us that there is a world of difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Jesus personally, and how this can only happen by us opening our hearts to accept Christ as Saviour.

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—II. Against peril of Idolatry: Part 1

April 18, 2021

Alastair Roberts

For the Easter season, I am reading the Books of Homilies, using John Griffiths' 1859 edition (https://prydain.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/the_two_books_of_homilies.pdf). If you have enjoyed my outpu