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April 18th: Job 16 & Hebrews 8

April 17, 2021

Alastair Roberts

An advocate for Job in heaven. A better covenant. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections are searchable by Bible chapte

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 2—I. Of the right use of the Church

April 17, 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 17th: Job 15 & Hebrews 7

April 16, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Eliphaz rebukes Job for his arrogance. A priest according to the order of Melchizedek. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My refle

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—XII. Against strife and contention

April 16, 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 16th: Job 14 & Hebrews 5:11—6:20

April 15, 2021

Alastair Roberts

If a man dies, shall he live again? The imperative of spiritual progress to maturity. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflec

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—XI. Against whoredom and adultery

April 15, 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

#61 Could Jesus have been female? What about polygamy?

April 15, 2021

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Tom tackles questions on whether Jesus could have been incarnated as a woman instead of a man, how you explain polygamy in scripture, and the question of Biblical commands about men and women speaking

April 15th: Job 13 & Hebrews 4:14—5:10

April 14, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Job wants to deal face to face with God. Christ's suitability as high priest. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). My reflections ar

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—X. An exhortation to obedience

April 14, 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 14th: Job 12 & Hebrews 4:1-13

April 13, 2021

Alastair Roberts

The terrible inscrutability of the wisdom of God. "Today, if you hear his voice..." Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you hav

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—IX. An exhortation against the fear of death

April 13, 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 Some Books Not Be Read? | Dhananjay Jagannathan & Tara Isabella Burton

April 13, 2021

The Veritas Forum - The Veritas Forum

The Veritas Forum at Columbia presents a discussion on the moral power of literature. A conversation between Columbia Philosophy Professor Dr. Dhananjay Jagannathan and Dr. Tara Isabella Burton of The

April 13th: Job 11 & Hebrews 3

April 12, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Zophar's first speech. Christ like Moses but much greater. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my output, plea

TULIP Soteriology Applied

April 12, 2021

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

With the TULIP series now wrapped up, how does our orthodoxy lead to orthopraxy? How does doctrine (biblical truths expressions in succinct ways) influence our lives as follower of Christ? My guest jo

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—VIII. Of the declining from God

April 12, 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 12th: Job 10 & Hebrews 2

April 11, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Created in order cruelly to be destroyed? A little while lower than the angels. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have en

Encounter With Jesus - Part 1

April 11, 2021

The Bible for Today with John Stott - Premier

John Stott explains that Christianity is not us being a slave to a belief or ethical system but the freedom that can only be found through faith and trust in Christ. 

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—VII. Against swearing and perjury

April 11, 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 11th: Job 9 & Hebrews 1

April 10, 2021

Alastair Roberts

How can a man be in the right with God? The Son is greater than the angels. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoye

A Huge Milestone!

April 10, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Search my material at https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/. If you have enjoyed my output, please tell your friends. If you are interested in supporting my videos and podcasts and my research more g

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—VI. Of Christian love and charity

April 10, 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 10th: Job 8 & 2 Timothy 4

April 9, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Bildad's first speech. Paul's final charge to Timothy. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my output, please t

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—V. Of good works

April 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

#60 Should my girlfriend get baptised? What will we remember in heaven?

April 9, 2021

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Will we keep our memories in heaven? How does the Isaiah 65 prophecy of a new world fit in with Tom’s eschatology? My girlfriend is a Christian but says she doesn’t want to get baptised – what should 

April 9th: Job 7 & 2 Timothy 3

April 8, 2021

Alastair Roberts

What is man that you make so much of him? Every Scripture is inspired by God. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjo

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—IV. Of the true and lively faith

April 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

April 8th: Job 6 & 2 Timothy 2

April 7, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Job responds to Eliphaz's first speech. If we are faithless, he remains faithful. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—III. Of the salvation of all mankind

April 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

April 7th: Job 5 & 2 Timothy 1

April 6, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Eliphaz the Temanite concludes his first speech. Fan into flame the gift of God. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have e

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—II. Of the Misery of All Mankind

April 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

Mathematics for Human Flourishing | Francis Su & Mia Chung-Yee

April 6, 2021

The Veritas Forum - The Veritas Forum

For many people, math is cold and lifeless, a bunch of rules to follow---a way to separate people rather than a way to bring them together. It’s no wonder that many have anxiety over their math experi

Men and Women in the Church

April 5, 2021

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

There is much at stake in God making humanity male and female. Created for one another yet distinct from each other, a man and a woman are not interchangeable—they are designed to function according t

April 6th: Job 4 & Titus 3

April 5, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Eliphaz the Temanite's first speech. Saved by God's grace for a new manner of life. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you hav

THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES: Book 1—I. A Fruitful Exhortation to the Reading of Holy Scripture

April 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

April 5th: Job 3 & Titus 2

April 4, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Job curses the day of his birth. The appearance of the grace of God purifying us for good works. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/)

Perseverance of the Saints (TULIP part 5)

April 4, 2021

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Will the saints finally persevere? Can you fall away from your faith? Are you your own keeper? Listen to the biblical answer to such questions this week on the For The King podcast! Thanks for listeni

Easter Day: Romans 6 & Luke 24:13-43

April 4, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Death, burial, and resurrection in Christ. Christ appears to his disciples. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoye

April 4th: Job 2 & Titus 1

April 3, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Satan tests Job a second time. The virtues of a faithful overseer. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my outp

Peace With God - Part 2

April 3, 2021

The Bible for Today with John Stott - Premier

We can long for peace between nations, in our jobs, in our homes and in our relationships. But John Stott shows us that we will never be at peace with one another until we are at peace with God throug

Holy Saturday: 1 Peter 4:1-8 & Luke 23:50-56

April 3, 2021

Alastair Roberts

No longer living for our passions. The burial of Jesus. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my output, please

April 3rd: Job 1 & 1 Timothy 6

April 2, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Job the sacrifice. The character of false teachers. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my output, please tell

Good Friday: 1 Peter 2:11-25 & Luke 23:18-49

April 2, 2021

Alastair Roberts

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree. St Luke's passion narrative. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enj

April 2nd: Proverbs 31 & 1 Timothy 5

April 1, 2021

Alastair Roberts

The valorous woman. Widows and elders. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my output, please tell your friends

Maundy Thursday: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 & John 13:21-38

April 1, 2021

Alastair Roberts

The example of Israel in the wilderness. A new commandment. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my output, ple

#59 Evangelism and sharing the gospel

April 1, 2021

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

How do you explain the gospel to someone who thinks they haven’t done anything needing forgiveness? How do we answer those who say Christianity is irrelevant?  How do we help those who believe but don

April 1st: Proverbs 30 & 1 Timothy 4

March 31, 2021

Alastair Roberts

The wisdom of Agur. The Christian life compared to an athletic discipline. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed

March 31st: Proverbs 29 & 1 Timothy 3

March 30, 2021

Alastair Roberts

A righteous man knows the rights of the poor. Elders and deacons. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my outpu

The Pursuit of Wholeness: Perspectives on God, Self, and Mental Health

March 30, 2021

The Veritas Forum - The Veritas Forum

Perspectives on mental health and existing as a whole person from Dr. David Carreon of Stanford and Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan of the University of Montana. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and revi

March 30th: Proverbs 28 & 1 Timothy 1:18—2:15

March 29, 2021

Alastair Roberts

When the righteous triumph. Paul's teaching on women in the assembly. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my o

March 29th: Proverbs 27 & 1 Timothy 1:1-17

March 28, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Iron sharpens iron. Timothy, Paul's son in his ministry. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my output, please

Irresistible Grace (TULIP part 4)

March 28, 2021

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

"The drawing is not like that of the executioner, who draws the thief up the ladder to the gallows; but is a gracious allurement, such as that of the man whom everybody loves, and to whom everybody wi

Peace with God - Part 1

March 28, 2021

The Bible for Today with John Stott - Premier

John Stott shows us that peace is far more than the absence of conflict or noise. He explains that true peace is different because it relies not on external circumstances but on our relationship with

March 28th: Proverbs 26 & Ephesians 6:10-24

March 27, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Dealing with fools, sluggards, trouble-makers, and false friends. The full armour of God. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If y

March 27th: Proverbs 25 & Ephesians 6:1-9

March 26, 2021

Alastair Roberts

A word fitly spoken. Masters and servants. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my output, please tell your fri

March 26th: Proverbs 24 & Ephesians 5:18-33

March 25, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Avoiding envy and schadenfreude. Wives and husbands. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my output, please tel

#58 Genesis, 6-day creation and the first humans

March 25, 2021

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Does Tom believe in 6-day creation? When did the first humans ‘made in God’s image’ appear? These and other questions on creation and evolution are tackled by Tom.   Plus a bonus song on the end of th

The Wonderful Story of Esther (with Devon Phillips, James Bejon, and Steven Wedgeworth)

March 25, 2021

Alastair Roberts

Steven Wedgeworth is currently preaching through the book of Esther and invited me, Devon Phillips, and James Bejon to join him for a discussion of the book, hosted on my podcast. Within this convers

March 25th: Proverbs 23 & Ephesians 5:1-17

March 24, 2021

Alastair Roberts

The danger of unmastered appetites. Walking as light in the Lord. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjoyed my outpu

March 24th: Proverbs 22 & Ephesians 4:17-32

March 23, 2021

Alastair Roberts

The cosmopolitan character of wisdom. Put off the old man and put on the new. Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/). If you have enjo

How do we live out the New Testament?

March 23, 2021

Delving Into The New Testament In Its World - Eternity News

Welcome to the sixth and final part in a series delving into the benchmark book The New Testament In Its World. Co-author Michael Bird takes us through the text he wrote with N.T. Wright, this episode

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