THE BLOG OF DAVID ROBERTSON

An Open Letter and Plea to Justine Greening, Minister of Education on her Gender Identity Proposals

July 25, 2017

This is a copy of a letter I have just sent to Justine Greening, the minister of education with a copy to the Prime Minister. I intend to send edited copies to my MP and MSPs and would encourage you to do the same. You are welcome to use this, adapt or write your own. … More An Open Letter and Plea to Justine Greening, Minister of Education on her Gender Identity Proposals

LED 1 – Boots and Contraception; Champagne Socialism; Gay Blood; The Gender Agenda; The Extremism Trojan Horse and more…

July 24, 2017

Light Engaging Darkness – 1. July 24th 2017 This is the first of what I hope will be a weekly round-up of news, views and things I have read – trying to bring the Light of the Gospel to shine on what at times appears to be a very dark world. I read a lot … More LED 1 – Boots and Contraception; Champagne Socialism; Gay Blood; The Gender Agenda; The Extremism Trojan Horse and more…

The Visible Word and the Aaronic Blessing – Sinclair Ferguson

July 23, 2017

Last Sunday I was in Ninewells – missing being with my own congregation, but secure in the knowledge that they would be hearing the Word of God from in my view the best bible teacher in the English language. We love having Sinclair with us – not just because of his teaching gift but because … More The Visible Word and the Aaronic Blessing – Sinclair Ferguson

Dunkirk – A Review

July 22, 2017

This is going to be the most written about film of the year. I don’t want to do a full review basically because another Christian beat me too it and put it better than I could. Read Martin Saunders spot on review – Dunkirk – A Magnificent Light in our Darkness Christopher Nolan is a … More Dunkirk – A Review

Is Tim Keller the Art Heretic?

July 21, 2017

Good old Tim Keller has been up to his tricks again – preaching the gospel, engaging the culture, applying the Bible, growing the church. So time for a wee take down – lest he get too big for his boots….time for the reformed world twitterati to do the Holy Spirit’s job and convict Tim of … More Is Tim Keller the Art Heretic?

The Dumbing Down of Scottish Intellectualism

July 20, 2017

We sometimes lament the ‘dumbing down’ of modern UK and Scottish society. This is widely perceived as a critique of those who think EastEnders is high culture, McDonald’s cordon bleu cookery, and that The Daily Star is a newspaper. In other words it’s a form of intellectual snobbery. I think our society is dumbing … More The Dumbing Down of Scottish Intellectualism

The Free Kirk Fights Back!

July 19, 2017

It seems as though whenever the few, brave sane Christians who put their head above the parapet and write into newspapers trying to make a biblical case on issues for the day and defend Christianity are wasting their time. Often the letters are published, but they are usually followed, if they are any good, within … More The Free Kirk Fights Back!

Does the BBC Reflect or Shape our Society?

July 17, 2017

6am. It’s another beautiful day. The sun is out in bonny Dundee and I am stuck on a hospital bed staring out of the window! Time for some reading and some listening. Earphones, an Iphone and Good Morning Scotland from the BBC on the radio. That should pass the time.! In hospital this time they … More Does the BBC Reflect or Shape our Society?

Infant Dedication, Heart Circumcision and One of the Best three Sermons ever preached!

July 16, 2017

Last Sunday I preached on Romans 2:17-19 – Circumcision of the Heart . It was part of an infant dedication service for Timothy Harrison, son of Graham and Michelle and brother of Ben. Let me explain why we do this. We are a Presbyterian Church and we believe in covenant baptism which includes the infants of believers. … More Infant Dedication, Heart Circumcision and One of the Best three Sermons ever preached!

The Times, The Secularists and the Challenge of Education for the Churches

July 15, 2017

I love the old KJV version of Psalm 41:3 – although the metrical version leaves a bit to be desired! 3 God will give strength when he on bed of languishing doth mourn; And in his sickness sore, O Lord, thou all his bed wilt turn. IN my juvenile mind (not so long ago I … More The Times, The Secularists and the Challenge of Education for the Churches