Bible Stories Uncensored: David the Tyrant

By Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer2014-03-05T00:00:00

We often think of David as the plucky young boy who defeated Goliath. In reality, he was a nation-builder as well as a mass murderer who ignored the rape of his own daughter.

Interviews
Dr Andrew Ollerton: ‘You won’t understand the Bible on your own’

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Dr Andrew Ollerton, theologian, author and the mind behind The Bible Course, sits down with Sam Hailes to reflect on his call to make scripture accessible, his relationship with Bear Grylls, and why the church must seize a once-in-a-generation moment of spiritual openness
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The Christian answer to our identity crisis

2026-06-29T02:35:00Z By Chine McDonald

Society is waking up to the fact that Christianity offers a more compelling answer to life’s biggest questions than self-optimisation and autonomy, says Chine McDonald
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Exploring Spirit: A wise guide for those asking life’s biggest questions

2026-06-26T11:44:00Z By Dr Joshua Bloor

Giles Goddard’s new book offers wisdom for spiritual seekers, though some readers may long for firmer theological grounding, says our reviewer

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The modern State of Israel divides Christians like few other issues. Some see divine providence, others mere geopolitics. But rather than choosing sides, what if Israel’s return is calling us to rediscover the Bible’s original storyline—one that’s always been about God’s Kingdom filling the earth, not just souls escaping it? Paul Parkhouse shares his perspective
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Struggling to pray? Here’s your guide to dry seasons

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There are times when speaking to God feels like pulling teeth. But Christian tradition teaches that these desert experiences are common. Dr Chloe Lynch offers a practical guide on what to do about it
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Does the Bible prohibit sex before marriage?

2025-05-15T12:02:00Z By Rev Dr Ian Paul

A megachurch Baptist preacher in the US has caused controversy after stating sex outside of marriage is morally permissible. In his sermon, Dr Delman Coates said there was “no biblical basis” for abstinence until marriage. In this response, Dr Ian Paul argues that while cohabitation is not specifically mentioned in scripture, it is included within prohibitions against "sexual immorality"