David Robertson

The end is nigh: what extinction has to do with our evangelism

We must not allow our eschatology (theology of the end) to prevent us from fulfilling the creation mandate to be good stewards of the good earth in the present.

Is Britain breaking up?

Should we care? And is there a particular Christian perspective on this? I think so.

Sri Lankan tragedy â prejudice, politicians and the press

In Christchurch it was a mosque that was attacked. In Sri Lanka it was 'places of worship' and 'Easter worshippers'.

Forget all the romantic images. The Cross is so ugly that even the most hardened turned their faces away. The cruelest form of death that not even Mel Gibson's Passion could show the full extent of the horror.

Censoring the internet â A plea from John Milton

The danger with State (or corporate) censorship is that inevitably we end up excluding much that is good, as well as the bad.

Why has this NHS hospital banned the Bible?

Atheist secularists are able to impose their views on the whole of society because the decision-makers in our culture lack both reason and courage.

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.'