David Robertson
Ecclesiastes 10: The Stench of Folly and the Perfume of Christ
David Robertson continues his series looking at the biblical book of Ecclesiastes.
How Michael Curry's sermon revealed the 4 tribes of evangelicals
One of the biggest surprises of That Royal Wedding sermon is the way that is has shown up the fault lines within evangelicalism in the West.
Ecclesiastes 9: The Wisdom of Christ
We live in a culture where the wealthy, the powerful and those who make the most noise are the ones listened to.
The Royal wedding: How it distorted the gospel for the whole world
It seemed that, apart from a few curmudgeonly old-style republicans, everyone was on board.
Ecclesiastes 9: Time and chance, and why we can't always get what we want
There appears to be a randomness about human existence. One does not get what one deserves and outcomes happen unexpectedly and suddenly.
An open letter to Richard Dawkins: What have you got to lose by debating God's existence with me this weekend?
I'm free in Sydney and I won't cost a penny: I'm happy to speak about my beliefs for free. What do you have to lose?
Ecclesiastes 9: 4 biblical rules for enjoying life (and glorifying God)
'How to live life' books are always near the top of the bestseller charts. Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life is still up there after many weeks.
Should Christians celebrate the birthday of Karl Marx?
With prominent newspapers, global leaders and British politicians celebrating Marx's 200th birthday, should Christians join the party?
Ecclesiastes 9: Death, life and destiny
We many not know what is going to happen in life, but one thing is certain â everyone is going to die.
Does Jesus dislike evangelism?
Paul Scanlon said: 'Christians and non-Christians agree on one thing â we both dislike evangelism.'
Ecclesiastes 8: Real understanding, true contentment
You would think that having tried to understand the difficult question of how to live in a corrupt society Solomon would have had enough.
Islam on Lewis: Why the church should support Muslims' right to build mosques
Recently it was announced that the first mosque is about to be built on the Western Isles â a bastion of conservative evangelical Calvinism, dominated by the Free Church of Scotland.
Ecclesiastes 8: How to live in a corrupt society
Unless you live in the privileged world of the privileged you have to face up to the question of how fallible fallen human beings are to live in a corrupt society.
Israel Folau: Heretic or hero?
Folau upset the apple cart when in response to an Instagram user who asked him: 'What was God's plan for gay people?' he replied, 'Hell... unless they repent of their sins and turn to God.'
Ecclesiastes 7: Are men wiser than women?
Solomon, who had 300 wives and 600 concubines â contrary to the command of God and despite his wisdom and good start as king â might have been expected to know something about women.
Ecclesiastes 7: 4 dangers for today's Christians
Having reflected on the way that we regard our times and look at life, in Ecclesiastes 7: 15-22 Solomon turns to some other conundrums of both ancient and contemporary life.