Robert M. Solomon is a former bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore , serving from 2000 to 2012. As bishop he was the head of this Christian denomination , which is one of the largest Protestant churches in Singapore . He is an ordained Methodist minister, elected by the other ordained ministers to serve a term as bishop. For more information, you may visit his website .
Education
Solomon earned an MBBS from the University of Singapore (now National University of Singapore ) in 1980, an M.Div. (summa cum laude) from Asian Theological Seminary in 1984, an M.I.S. (Hons) (Intercultural Studies) from Alliance Biblical Seminary in 1984, and a Ph.D. in pastoral theology from the University of Edinburgh in 1993.[1]
Career
Solomon has worked as a medical doctor and church pastor. He was a principal of Trinity Theological College, Singapore . He was first elected bishop in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2008, whilst ending his full quadrennial thrice elected term in 2012 (serving a total of 12 years).[2] As of 2005 he was also vice president of the National Council of Churches of Singapore.[3]
Family
Solomon is married, and has 2 daughters, 1 son and 4 grandchildren.
Works
He has spoken and taught ministry in many countries. He has also contributed many articles to books, theological dictionaries and journals and authored numerous books, including The Race , The Conscience , The Enduring Word , The Virtuous Life and The Sermon of Jesus .[4]
Check out his full collection of titles available at https://www.robertsolomon.org/category/all-products
His recent releases include:
2024: My Suffering Servant: Facing Life's Mysteries and Finding God's Presence in Job
In the Beginning: Tracing the Gospel Story in Genesis
2023 : The Book of Revelations: Encouragement For Troubled Times
The Reformation : The Thoughts, Lives and Legacy of the Reformers
2022 : Practical Christianity: The Book of James and Its Relevance Today
The Living Stories Of Jesus: Interpreting and Applying the Parables
Apprenticed To Jesus: Learning From Him, Living Like Him
Publications in earlier years include the following:
Solomon, Robert M. (1994). The hurting heart : overcoming emotional distress . Soo Meng Ko, Yun Chin Lim. Singapore: Armour Pub. ISBN 981-00-5818-7 . OCLC 52217780 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2006). Faith & fiction : the fallacy of The Da Vinci code and the facts of Christianity . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 981-4138-67-3 . OCLC 123766581 .
Solomon, Robert M (2002). Fire for the journey: reflections for a God-guided life . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4045-19-3 . OCLC 225994104 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2005). A feast for the soul : growing in holiness . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 981-4138-46-0 . OCLC 123766579 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2008). The race : finding the real journey in life . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4222-63-1 . OCLC 244139192 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2009). Following Jesus in a fallen world . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4222-78-5 . OCLC 291102135 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2009). Following Jesus in a fallen world . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4222-78-5 . OCLC 291102135 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2009). The prayer of Jesus : the Lord's prayer in daily life . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4270-10-6 . OCLC 477082099 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2011). Reflections on Christmas . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4305-24-2 . OCLC 671601673 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2010). The conscience : rediscovering the inner compass . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4305-05-1 . OCLC 641441822 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2011). The enduring word : the authority and reliability of the Bible . Bible Society of Singapore. Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4305-46-4 . OCLC 732766991 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2012). The virtuous life : cultivating the fruit of the spirit . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4305-95-2 . OCLC 794708442 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2012). Reflections on time & eternity . Singapore: Genesis Books. ISBN 978-981-4413-64-0 . OCLC 808655529 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2013). The sermon of Jesus : the kingdom of God, a Darwinian jungle and a theatrical church . Singapore. ISBN 978-981-4461-66-5 . OCLC 845196255 . ((cite book ))
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Solomon, Robert M. (22 March 2022). Faithful to the End: A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy . Discovery House Publishing. ISBN 978-981-4991-29-2 .
Solomon, Robert M. (2014). Boundless love : why God became a man . Singapore. ISBN 978-981-4597-50-0 . OCLC 893203785 . ((cite book ))
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Solomon, Robert M. (2015). Jesus and his family : portraits from the Bible . Singapore. ISBN 978-981-4668-49-1 . OCLC 921873050 . ((cite book ))
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