David Robertson

The Queen and Billy Graham
The Queen and Billy Graham

The Queen is big budget, beautifully produced and the dialogue and plot are West Wing sharp.

Why Oprah's Golden Globes speech stands for the hope, hypocrisy and hubris of Hollywood
Why Oprah's Golden Globes speech stands for the hope, hypocrisy and hubris of Hollywood

'What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.' It's nice soundbite for the TV news, but it's nonsense.

Why the great silence from our politicians over Iran?
Why the great silence from our politicians over Iran?

I don't think I have ever met an Iranian who was not highly intelligent, good looking and sophisticated.

Solomon and the secret of happiness – wisdom from Ecclesiastes
Solomon and the secret of happiness – wisdom from Ecclesiastes

ow are we to pursue happiness? That is the great quest for Solomon, who so far has tried, wine, women and song and yet found that the burden of eternity outweighs them all.

10 'prophecies' for the Church in 2018
10 'prophecies' for the Church in 2018

With the caveat that these are observations not 'direct words from the Lord', let me offer some predictions which seem likely in this coming year.

War, poverty, the rise of the machines? 10 'prophecies' for society in 2018
War, poverty, the rise of the machines? 10 'prophecies' for society in 2018

War, poverty, the rise of the machines? Looking ahead to to the unknown of 2018, David Robertson weighs in on what we should expect.

A merry (Calvinist) Christmas to one and all
A merry (Calvinist) Christmas to one and all

If you are reading this on Christmas Day, Happy Christmas. Now get off your computer or phone and go and do something less boring instead.

Christmas in China: Why the Communist party will never control the church
Christmas in China: Why the Communist party will never control the church

The Chinese church is going the same way as the Chinese economy – well on its way to being the largest in the world.

Recovering Reform: The legacy of RC Sproul
Recovering Reform: The legacy of RC Sproul

He was one of the key figures in what has been described as resurgence in Calvinistic theology.

'The Handmaid's Tale' is ugly and anti-Christian. We have a better story to tell
'The Handmaid's Tale' is ugly and anti-Christian. We have a better story to tell

It is the kind of programme made about Christians that antisemites would make about Jews.

Ecclesiastes 3: The times they are a'changing
Ecclesiastes 3: The times they are a'changing

This passage is an extraordinarily beautiful summary of the optimistic view of the Christian life.

What should the Church do about transgender?
What should the Church do about transgender?

We need to challenge harmful ideologies which undermine the Word of God and by so doing attack the person of Christ and harm his creation.

Ecclesiastes 2: Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die
Ecclesiastes 2: Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die

Some people really enjoy their work. That Monday morning feeling, for them, is springing out of bed and bounding to work with joy and zeal.

Is Donald Trump the Christian President?

I have militant atheist friends who delight in pointing me to President Trump's latest aberration before they gleefully point out he is 'my' President – ie the Christian President.

The Highway to Hell: How Ecclesiastes pinpoints our culture's demise
The Highway to Hell: How Ecclesiastes pinpoints our culture's demise

If Solomon with all his knowledge and wisdom could not find meaning then what chance do the rest of us have?

What would Jesus do about transgender?
What would Jesus do about transgender?

I don't think he would issue minority reports, panic or despair. I don't think he would begin political campaigns. But neither do I think he would compromise at all on the truth of his word. Heaven and earth would pass away before that happens!