Articles by Cleotha Robertson
Cleotha Robertson is Senior Pastor of Sound View Presbyterian Church in the Bronx, New York. He has served as Senior Pastor since 1994. Since 2004, he is Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Alliance Theological Seminary in New York City. Rev. Robertson has earned a Bachelor of Arts (Dartmouth College), Master of Divinity (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary), Master of Science (Brooklyn College), and Doctor of Philosophy (New York University).
by Cleotha Robertson
The theophany in the dream of Jacob (Genesis 28:10-22) occurs against the backdrop of divine revelation in Genesis, and the Old Testament more generally. It reminds the reader that the phenomenon of dreams …
by Cleotha Robertson
In this article, an in depth exploration of Psalm 1 is discussed as a means of understanding spiritual formation along with related imagery in Joshua and Ephesians. These scriptures utilize key language important for spiritual development and highlight the co-participation of the believer and God in what is a collaborative transcendent venture. This exemplifies the joint nature of spiritual growth. The believer must be a “hearer and doer” of God’s Word, while actively “Standing” and “walking” in order to evolve. Therefore, what the Lord has put together, let us strive to keep together while co-laboring with Him.
by Cleotha Robertson
Occurring against the backdrop of King Ahaz’s reign from 732 to 715 BCE, Isa. 11 is the hopeful prophecy of a Davidic Ruler who will arise from the lineage of Jesse. This Davidic ruler will fear the Lord, practice justice, establish peace, slay the wicked, and restore the oppressed remnant of Judah and Israel. For the Body of Christ, this prophecy is and will be fulfilled in our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus!
by Cleotha Robertson
The two Biblical characters who most represent the idea of endurance are Job and Jesus. Who does not sympathize with Job—set upon by the devil, abandoned by his friends and seemingly by God? Jesus, tested by Satan, and constantly attacked by the religious community showed endurance that could have come only from God.
