Bible Studies/Expert Profile

Expertise

I am happy to offer answers to anyone with a question that refers to the Christian Faith in its widest possible sense. I believe that the Bible is the living Word of God, and seek to base all of my life on its teaching. I also have some knowledge of some of the cults, and of Islam and Judaism. Of course, my answers are just one man's thoughts, and I would always advise a questioner to check with others, and with the Word of God.

Experience in the area

Served as a full-time parish minister in Scotland for about six years, and then spent the last thirty as a teacher (now 'retired') of Religious Education in Secondary Comprehensive schools (ages 11-17) while continuing my own preaching and teaching ministry. I also believe that learning is a life-time process, and have recently completed a Master's degree in Divinity.

Organizations

Former Presenter on Revival FM - a local Christian, community radio station, broadcasting in west central Scotland, and online at revival.fm Involved with a number of organisations that support Christians who are currently suffering persecution in some 70 countries around the world. I am currently a Chaplain with Strathclyde Police Force, deployed within 'Q' and 'N' Divisions, and also responsible for the Force Training and Recruitment Centre.

Publications

Various articles in Christian magazines. I also have two blogsites - www.crazyrev.blogspot.com and (with audio messages) www.revcbross.blogspot.com I am currently writing my first book - a lay person's guide to some of the great words of the Christian Faith.

Education/Credentials

Diploma of The Bible Training Institute, Glasgow; Licentiate in Theology of the University of Glasgow; Associateship of The Philosophical Society of England; Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) in History from The Open University; Post-grad Certificate of Education - Religious Education and History; Post-grad Certificate in Learning and Teaching; Post-grad Diploma in Management and Learning in Education; Master of Science Degree from the University of Strathclyde; Master of Divinity Degree (with Distinction) from Trinity College and Seminary (accredited by the University of Liverpool)

What do you like about this subject?

The Word of God is so simple as far as its basic message is concerned, that even a child can understand it; yet it is so profound that even much cleverer folk than I could never fully plumb the depths of its wisdom and practicality.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Having now completed the Master's degree in Divinity on which I had been working, I am currently writing my first book - a lay person's guide to some of the great words of the Christian Faith. I also hope to maintain my preaching, and teaching, ministry.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

If you open a standard Bible in the middle, you will find yourself in the book of the prophet Isaiah. That book has 66 chapters - the same as the number of books in the Bible. It is clearly in two sections - chapters 1-39, and 40-66. This corresponds exactly with the division of the Bible into its two Testaments, with 39 books in the Old Testament, and 27 in the New Testament.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

That, ultimately, mankind is NOT the decider of its own destiny.