Alastair Roberts on John 1:19-51

2026-04-08

How do chapter 1 and the opening of chapter 2 of John’s gospel refer back to the 7 days of creation? Brent talks With Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute about John 1:19-51. (0:30) 7 days of creation; (4:15) The witness of John the Baptist; (6:20) Elijah in vs 21 and 25; (11:35) Jesus and the Lamb; (13:55) v 29; (15:30) The calling of the disciples; (18:10) v 43; (19:30) The fig tree; (21:30) Jacob’s ladder; (25:45) Philip Links mentioned in this epi...

How do chapter 1 and the opening of chapter 2 of John’s gospel refer back to the 7 days of creation?

Brent talks With Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute about John 1:19-51.

(0:30) 7 days of creation;
(4:15) The witness of John the Baptist;
(6:20) Elijah in vs 21 and 25;
(11:35) Jesus and the Lamb;
(13:55) v 29;
(15:30) The calling of the disciples;
(18:10) v 43;
(19:30) The fig tree;
(21:30) Jacob’s ladder;
(25:45) Philip

Links mentioned in this episode:

theopolisinstitute.com

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