The Biblical Roots Podcast

Send us a textLet's look at 6 specific differences between our modern Western culture and the culture in which the Bible was written. Why? Because knowing these differences gives us a heightened awareness of the culture in which our Bible was written, which helps us better understand what the biblical authors wanted to communicate to us. Then, using those 6 specific differences, we'll examine the Kingdom of God (aka The Kingdom of Heaven) as it's taught in the Bible. I pray you find this teaching helpful and enlightening!Links mentioned in this episode:https://walkingthetext.com/https://www.newlensbiblicalstudies.com/Where are the prophecies of a messiah rising on the 3rd day? (Video)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

Send us a textIn this episode, we're joined by Christian thinker, artist, and apologist FLAME, who spent nearly two decades in the Reformed Baptist tradition before embracing a deeper understanding of grace. Together, we explore how the biblical teaching on law, identity, and grace shapes not just theology, but how we engage culture, alternate belief systems like Hebrew Israelism, and the modern world with the hope of Christ.Learn more about FLAME at https://extranosacademy.com/.Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

Send us a textWhy don't Christians offer animal sacrifices anymore? What makes Jesus' sacrifice so unique—and final? What did it accomplish? In this episode, we dive into the first half of Hebrews 10, where the author brings his powerful argument to a climax: Jesus is the true form that the entire old covenant system only foreshadowed. If you've ever wrestled with questions about the law, the temple, or the forgiveness of sins, this study will help connect the dots and deepen your understanding of God's plan of redemption.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeSin Sacrifice: A Response to Caleb HeggSin Sacrifices & Hebrew Roots: A RebuttalUnderstanding End Times Biblical PropheciesDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction and re-cap03:36 The Law Was Only a Shadow (vv. 1-4)21:14 A Better Offering: Christ's Willing Sacrifice (vv.5-7)34:36 A Body Prepared: The Fulfillment of God's Will (vv. 8–10)40:35 One Sacrifice to End Them All (vv. 11–18)49:19 Wrap it up, Professor.

Send us a textWhy do Christians celebrate Easter instead of Passover—especially when Jesus was crucified during Passover week? In this video, we unpack the powerful connections between Passover, the Last Supper, and the resurrection of Jesus. Discover seven ways the ancient feast of Passover foreshadowed the redemptive work of Christ and how the Last Supper transformed everything.Grab your Bible and join us for a fresh look at Holy Week through Hebrew eyes.Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro00:53 Passover prefigures Christ07:03 The Biblical Timing of Holy Week14:57 Attending the Last Supper29:01 What About the Resurrection?

Send us a textWhy did Jesus have to die? How does His blood redeem us from our sins? We look at how redemption is made possible through Christ's powerful and perfect blood in this episode of our Hebrews Bible study. Even if you haven't heard the previous episodes in this series, you'll get a lot out of this discussion!Links mentioned in this episodeSin Sacrifice: A Response to Caleb HeggDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro and outline05:11 True Atonement in a True Tabernacle (Heb. 9:11-14)22:20 The  New Covenant Begins (Heb. 9:15-22)33:52 The Final Sacrifice ( Heb. 9:23-28)

Send us a textThere are a ton of questions out there about Easter and whether Christians should celebrate it. And here's the thing. While there are a lot of internet myths and conspiracy theories about Easter's pagan and historical origins (which we address in this episode), there are also some legitimate concerns we need to look at. And we don't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater. So, let's take a level-headed, biblical look at this holiday. And this video is intended to be a helpful resource so we're going to cover a lot of ground, from pagan myths to Constantine to whether it's appropriate for Christians to celebrate Easter today. Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction10:19 Defining our terms: What is Easter?03:12 Easter eggs, bunnies and Christians06:53 The nature of worship16:07 What's the problem with manmade holidays?19:18 Ishtar vs. Easter21:52 Pagan Spring Fertility Festivals29:46 Passover, Constantine, and Nicaea33:38 How many days in the grave?38:56 Did Jesus rise on the Sabbath?41:11 Wrap it up, Professor

Send us a textSome modern believers question the deity of Christ. They challenge—and some even flat out deny—that Jesus is God. Yet, the belief that Jesus is divine goes all the way back to the earliest years of the Christian faith, and it comes straight out of the mouth of Jesus Himself , and the biblical text. So that particular doctrine of the Deity of Christ has withstood many challenges and heresies.  In this video, we look at the Scriptural reasons why Christians believe Jesus is divine and why it matters. We look at it from three different perspectives: (1.) Direct statements made by Jesus claiming to be God, (2.) Christ's indirect statements that presuppose His divinity and that would be either nonsensical or sheer evil for someone to say if they weren't God, and (3. ) we'll look at a few examples from the Bible where Jesus does things that only God can do. Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction02:59 Why Christ's Divinity Matters10:15 Jesus' Direct Statements of Divinity18:38 Jesus' Indirect Statements of Divinity24:44 Jesus and God-only Things27:54 Jesus Christ, Born of a Woman29:54 Wrap it up, Professor

Send us a textHebrews 9 is the only place in the entire New Testament that discusses the significance of the Old Testament tabernacle and what it means for believers today. The author shifts his focus to Jesus as our high priest in a superior sanctuary. We get into a lot of detail about the significance and beauty of the Old Covenant Tabernacle, what it represents, and how it points to Jesus. The writer highlights that Jesus serves in a superior sanctuary of worship where believers can approach God's throne of grace with confidence.Links mentioned in this episodeTorahism: Are Christians Required to Keep the Law of Moses? (Book)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro and Re-cap03:00 The Earthly Tabernacle (Heb. 9:1-5) 07:34 The Anatomy of the Tabernacle22:06 The Limitations of the Tabernacle (Heb. 9:1-5)

Send us a textHebrews Chapter 8 contains the deepest discussion in all of the NT about the new covenant, and the longest OT quote (from Jeremiah 31:31-34). And this is also where the author of Hebrews makes a pivotal turn in the argument he is developing. One of the reasons Hebrew 8 is so significant is because it's the only place in the entire New Testament where we find the language of a “first” and “second” covenant, and an old and a new covenant.  Links mention in this episodeWhat Makes the New Covenant New? (Article)What's "New" About the New Covenant? (Video)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction & Re-cap04:20 The Text of Hebrews 8:1-1307:11 Hebrews 8:1-6: High Priest of the True Tent21:50 Hebrews 8:7-12 The New Has Come35:30 5 Reasons the New Covenant is New48:28 God's New Covenant People52:28 Hebrews 8:13 The Old Has Passed57:41 The Word "Covenant"

Send us a textThis chapter contains what is really the dominant theme of the entire book of Hebrews. The author reveals the superiority of Jesus over the old covenant Levitical priesthood and draws out the significant implications that follow. There are many deep connections and comparisons in this chapter between Jesus and the old covenant law and priesthood. This chapter also contains the Bible's most exhaustive explanation of the mysterious OT character Melchizedek. There are only two brief references to him in the entire Hebrew Bible (Genesis 14 and Psalm 110) and the author of Hebrews offers a NT commentary on both of them. In some ways, everything the author has said so far in chapters 1-6 has been anticipating his discussion of Jesus as our high priest, which he begins in Chapter 7, and continues on until at least Chapter 10. This is a challenging chapter for Torahism (Hebrew Roots, Torah-keepers) which is that fringe group of Christians who, for some reason, think we're still under the old covenant law. One way they try to get around what this chapter teaches is by saying that Jesus is a high priest in heaven but that doesn't mean that the laws requiring an earthly Levitical priesthood have come to an end. But the author of Hebrews doesn't allow that conclusion. He isn't talking about an addition to the priesthood, he's talking about a change in the priesthood. A change that's so significant it necessitates a change in the law as well. Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction02:02 The Old Covenant Temple System14:31 Hebrews 7:1-10 (The Priestly Order of Melchizedek)35:55 Hebrews 7:11-19 (Jesus Compared to Melchizedek)48:05 Hebrews 7:20-28 (Jesus Our Great High Priest)

Send us a textRabbi Tovia Singer recently put out a video where he tried to refute some of the claims made by Wesley Huff on the Joe Rogan podcast. In this episode, we get deep into it and test and dismantle the 6 big arguments that Rabbi Singer made. He challenged:1. The authorship of the Gospels2. What day was Jesus crucified3. How long Jesus was really in the grave4. If there were really eyewitnesses to the resurrected Jesus5. That the apostles weren't martyred for their faith6. The Hebrew Bible (the OT) nowhere says that the Messiah will die and rise on the third dayWe'll hear Rabbi Singer in his own words from his video to make sure we correctly understand his positions. And we'll show exactly why they are all smoke and no fire. Links mentioned in this episodeRabbi Singer's Full VideoJoe Rogan's Podcast with Wesley HuffDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro: Singer's 6 Arguments05:00 New Testament Authorship 11:02 The Date of the Crucifixion17:33 How Long Was Jesus in the Grave?29:40 Resurrection Eyewitnesses 40:57 Were the Apostles Martyred?52:20 OT Resurrection Prophecies01:03:08 OT Predictions of a Suffering Messiah 01:06:19 OT Predictions of Rising on the Third Day 01:10:48 Addressing Pagan Parallels 01:13:57 Wrap it up, Solberg#apologetics #christianity #debate

Send us a textIn part 9, we look at a more positive and encouraging passage. We're in the big middle section where the author is teaching the superiority of Christ over the entire Mosaic system of worship given under the Old Covenant law with its priesthood, temple, rituals, and sacrifices. He's encouraging his readers to hold fast to their faith by pointing out the superiority of Jesus over everything else they might be tempted to put their faith in. In chapter 5, he began a discussion about Jesus as our high priest. But near the end of that chapter, he paused his priestly discussion to issue that stern warning against apostasy that we looked at last time. He scolded his readers for their lack of spiritual maturity and warned them of the dire consequences of turning their back on Jesus by turning to a works-based righteousness. And now he's going to follow up that warning with reassurance and confidence and offer a profound lesson from the Old Testament, examining God's promise to Abraham and his covenant oath that accompanied his promise. Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction - A hopeful passage01:38 Passage: Hebrews 6:9–2014:55 The certainty of God's promise (Heb. 6:13–12)

Send us a textMyles Christian was raised Seventh Day Adventist but came to discover how unbiblical their teachings are. After a period of rebellion and personal struggle, he left the religion. Myles is now a mainstream Christian who runs an outreach ministry to SDAs called Answering Adventism. In this episode, he shares his journey out of SDA, offering many profound insights into their religion, the danger in their beliefs, and why he ultimately left. He also takes questions from live viewers.We talk through:1.) His early SDA faith and experiences. (What he believed, how he was raised, etc.)2.) The events or ideas that led to him questioning SDA (What opened his eyes, what people said or did, etc.)3.) The process of leaving and "recovering from" SDA (What that process was like, how he was treated, what he noticed, etc.)4.) What his faith is like now, having been through that process (The ways he sees things and helps others going through the same thing, his Answering Adventism  channel. etc.)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

Send us a textIn this episode, we examine what has, historically speaking, been one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament for believers and for the Church as a whole. So we're going to get into some deep water today and try to do it some justice. (Or at least give us some things to think about.) This passage is going to bring us directly into the controversial “once saved always saved” discussion and our assurance of salvation. At the beginning of chapter 5 the author began demonstrating how the New Covenant of Christ is superior to the Old Covenant made at Sinai and how Jesus is a greater high priest than even Aaron. But he's going to pause that discussion in today's passage to issue a stern warning to his readers.Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction - A challenging passage02:13 Passage: Hebrews 5:11–6:805:21 Spiritual Maturity (Heb. 5:11–14)21:17 Warning Against Apostasy (6:1-8)

Send us a textIn part 7, the author begins to look at the high priesthood of the Messiah, Jesus, and show how He is a better high priest than any that came before Him. (In fact, he will use the priesthood of Jesus over the coming chapters to show His superiority over the entire Old Covenant system of rituals and worship that the priests were in charge of.) The reason he's drawing these comparisons is that the author is writing to a primarily Jewish audience who were enduring persecution for their faith in Jesus, both from their non-believing Jewish friends and family and from the Roman government, for whom Christianity was an illegal religion and would be for the next few centuries. So these Jewish believers were being tempted to drift back to the Old Covenant temple rituals and priesthood that they were so used to. Because that would ease the pressure, they were feeling because of their faith in Christ. The author's continuous refrain is, "Hold fast to your faith! Hold fast to your confidence in Christ!" Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro - The Three Offices of Christ06:31 Recap and Hebrews 4:14-5:1010:10 Jesus the Great High Priest (Heb. 4:14-16)21:48 Jesus Compared to Aaron (Heb. 5:1-10)

Send us a textIn his video series "Testing Christianity," Mr. Ron Charles of  @Truthunedited makes a number of claims about Christianity and the word "Christian." He says Christianity is against the Bible, that the apostle Peter never wrote the word "Christian" in 1 Peter 4:16, and that Christianity is a corrupted, pagan-influenced "religion of tares." Are any of these claims valid? That's what we test in this video. We also look at some common warning signs of cults.Links mentioned in this episodeResearch on the use of Linguistic Manipulation by cults:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385905992_Linguistic_Manipulation_in_Cultshttps://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/cultish-techniques-of-manipulationhttps://study.com/academy/lesson/the-psychology-of-cults.htmlDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Words Mean Things02:38 The Claims of Truthunedited10:43 "Christian" in the Bible12:07 1 Peter 4:1612:55 Lost in Translation14:36 Did Peter Know Greek?18:45 Cultural Misappropriation23:23 Greek Influences in Christianity25:28 We Are To Be Set Apart28:08 Appealing to Josephus35:23 Syncretism and Language40:27 Acts 11 "First Called Christians"41:49 Early Christianity v. Judaism50:35 How the Bible defines "Christian"54:40 Language of a cult?

Send us a textIn this episode, we discover a whole lot of dots to connect in Hebrews Chapter 3 and many applications for modern believers. The author shows how Jesus is superior to Moses and draws on the Torah to teach on topics like holding fast to our faith. He also brings up the idea of salvation and “once saved, always saved.” Lots of theological goodness here!Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro and recap01:50 Hebrews 4:1–13 Overview 06:11 Gezerah Shewa and Chiasmus18:19 Hebrews 4:1–6 Verse by verse26:10 God's creation rest36:00 Hebrews 4:7–13

Send us a textIn this episode, we discover a whole lot of dots to connect in Hebrews Chapter 3 and many applications for modern believers. The author shows how Jesus is superior to Moses and draws on the Torah to teach on topics like holding fast to our faith. He also brings up the idea of salvation and “once saved, always saved.” Lots of theological goodness here!Link mentioned in episodeProf. Solberg Debates Rabbi Tovia Singer (Video)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro and recap02:16 Hebrews 3 Overview 05:18 Jesus Great Than Moses - Hebrews 3:1-625:40 Once Saved, Always Saved?38:12 Warning Against Unbelief - Hebrews 3:7-19

Send us a textEvery time we get to the Christmas season, I'm surprised there are still people spreading unsubstantiated claims about the pagan roots of Christmas and how it's unbiblical. Sadly, people are still falling for this foolishness. This video offers a thorough, fair, and biblical breakdown of the specific claims made by Ron Charles of Truth Unedited, whose channel is sowing seeds of confusion and untruth that are taking root in the body of Christ. Mr. Charles is representative of a large swath of people out there who hold the same or similar beliefs about Christmas. In this video, we take the opportunity to address these issues head-on. Links mentioned in this episodeShould Christians celebrate Christmas? (Live Q&A)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters0:00 Intro03:00 The Christmas Spirit06:18 Who is Ron Charles?10:48 The Teaching12:21 Warning Against Satanism16:03 Testing 6 Claims18:16 Christ Has Pagan Roots30:57 The Date: December 25th43:13 Christmas is Not in the Bible45:46 Are Christmas Trees Pagan?48:03 What Glorifies God?

Send us a textShould Christians celebrate Christmas? Does it have pagan roots? What about Santa? Enjoy our livestream recorded Sunday, Dec. 8th, 2024, for a fun and insightful discussion about Christmas. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:10 Welcome02:02 Meet Debra: What we like about Christmas04:16 Setup and announcements09:21 Why defend Christmas?13:02 Is Christmas in the Bible?20:45 What about modern Christmas?22:00 What is worship?24:12 What about December 25th?34:32 What about Christmas trees?42:20 Unsanctioned festivals in the Bible51:13 What about commercialism?56:05 What about unbelieving family?58:20 Is Christmas pagan?01:14:50 Is Matthew's account historical?01:18:00 Did Jesus celebrate Christmas?01:20:04 What about Santa?01:29:00 Wrap it up, Solberg.

Send us a textIn this episode, we discover there are a whole lot of dots to connect in Hebrews Chapter 3 and so many applications for modern believers. The author shows how Jesus is superior to Moses and draws on the Torah to teach on topics like holding fast to our faith. He also brings up the idea of salvation and “once saved, always saved.” Lots of theological goodness here!Links mentioned in episodeProf. Solberg Debates Rabbi Tovia Singer (Video)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro and recap02:16 Hebrews 3 Overview 05:18 Jesus Great Than Moses - Hebrews 3:1-625:40 Once Saved, Always Saved?38:12 Warning Against Unbelief - Hebrews 3:7-19

Send us a textWe interrupt our ongoing Bible study of Hebrews to bring you this study on Matthew 5:17–20, which begins, “I have not come to abolish the law and the prophets but to fulfill them." This the most common proof text used by our “Torah-keeping” (aka Hebrew Roots) friends to bolster their belief that Christians are required to keep the old covenant law. There's no doubt this passage speaks profoundly about the law and its enduring importance. But one thing it doesn't say is that followers of Jesus are under that law. Not only because if it taught that, it would contradict many other parts of the NT, but also because that's not what Jesus is teaching here. We unpack this passage verse by verse and reveal why that's the case. And we go pretty deep, so grab your Bible and some paper for taking notes as you listen!LinksMatthew 5:17-20: Four Contexts (Article)Through Eastern Eyes: 6 Cultural Differences Every Student of the Bible Should Know (Video) Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro01:12 Context: Matthew's Gospel13:27 Matthew 5:17-2017:48 Matthew 5:1728:30 Matthew 5:1850:09 Matthew 5:1954:40 Matthew 5:2057:49 Wrap it up, Solberg

Send us a textIn this episode, we finish up chapter 2, closing the author's discussion of how Jesus is greater than the angels. He covers a lot of ground here, including multiple quotes from the Old Testament and the Septuagint, the incarnation of Jesus coming to Earth as a man, and the "world to come" (aka Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, olam haba.)Link mentioned in episode6 Cultural Differences Every Student of the Bible Should Know: Kingdom of God through Eastern Eyes* (Video)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro and recap02:45 Hebrews 2:5–923:59 Hebrews 2:10–18

Send us a textIn this episode, we learn that if we don't pay closer attention and "shema" (hear, listen to, obey) the gospel of Jesus, we're going to drift away from it. And if the old message of the law, delivered by the angels, was so important to God that those who disobeyed it were justly punished, how much more trouble will we be in if we neglect His new and far superior message? The message that was delivered in person by Jesus, attested to by the apostles and the disciples and endorsed by God Himself through miracles and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Open and recap02:12 Hebrews 2:1–4 14:27 The Divine Council and the Giving of the Law31:04 Wrap it up, Professor.

Send us a textIn the 2nd episode of our apologetics study on the book of Hebrews, we cover Hebrews 1:5–14. This passage cites many Old Testament verses to demonstrate how Jesus is superior to the angels. We not only examine those passages from the Hebrew Bible, but we also discuss Philo, gnosticism, and new-age religion.Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro: Deconstructing our faith02:38 Review of Hebrews 1:1–405:14 Setting the table: Roadmap of the book of Hebrews07:22 What's the deal with angels? (Philo and Gnosticism)17:42 Sensus Plenior: A review (Citing from the OT)20:26 Better than angels: Hebrews 1:4–626:44 Sidebar: Firstborn and begotten33:43 Hebrews 1:6–1442:50 Wrap it up, Professor

Send us a textIn this first episode of our apologetics Bible Study on the book of Hebrews, we look at the historical and literary setting of the text and examine the amazing prologue of the book (verses 1–4). In just this opening passage, we learn much about the divinity and superiority of Jesus and how His story began in the Old Testament (Tanakh) and is grounded in the Torah.Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro04:09 Historical and literary setting04:58 The author07:25 The date of the writing10:04 Genre: letter or sermon?11:48 Audience and occasion16:57 Jesus superior to the old order18:49 How Hebrews interprets the OT19:52 Sensus plenoir: the fuller sense26:00 Hebrews 1:1–4 (Prologue)34:50 Wrap it up, Professor.

Send us a textMeet Vocab Malone. He is a Street Apologist and arguably the top Christian apologist in the area of Black Hebrew Israelite theology. Join us for an engaging conversation about this controversial, race-based wing of Torahism.Vocab's LinksYouTube ChannelInstagramBlogDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction01:54 Vocab Maline's background/story02:30 What is "Street apologetics"?03:41 Defining and understanding Black Hebrew Israelites (Israelism)07:17 Relation to British Anglo Israelism09:14 What is One West (Westism)?13:24 The Twelve Tribes chart17:45 What do you Black Hebrew Israelites say about Jews? (Antisemitism)18:42 What is the appeal of Hebrew Israelism?28:59 Celebrity endorsements of Black Hebrew Israelism: Kanye, Dave Chapelle, South Park, Kyrie Irving30:59 Are they trying to be Christ-like?31:39 The Israel of God group32:29 Is there any common ground with Scripture or theology?39:55 The risks and damage of Black Hebrew Israelite theology. Is this a false gospel?43:54 Are there go-to verses or arguments?58:30 What sort of work does Vocab Malone do to help?1:01:30 What is your theory between confrontation versus unity?1:08:06 Jews, Christians, and antisemitism1:12:12 The Hebrew Israelite manifesto1:15:32 Wrap up

Send us a textApologist and Christian thinker Andrew Schumacher recently joined me for a wide-ranging conversation. Of course, we discussed the recent controversies over the question "Are animal sacrifices, still required to atone for sin?" But also how to approach our Torah-keeping friends: Is there a path to unity? What makes something a false gospel? What is the theological range of the various strains of Torahism: Hebrew Roots, Pronomian, Torah-observant, Torah keepers, etc. Enjoy!Important Retraction: I have officially and publicly retracted my accusation that the “Torah-keeping” position on future sin sacrifices is a false gospel. I've come to realize that most Torah-keeping teachers aren't claiming that salvation hangs on the end times sin sacrifices, and therefore their position is technically not a false gospel; it's not an alternate way to be saved. In hindsight, I was wrong and uncharitable in categorizing it that way, and I apologize to anyone who felt maligned. My goal is always to offer an accurate and fair defense of biblical Christianity, and I overreached in my categorization of this issue. I maintain that the idea of future sin sacrifices contradicts the NT (Heb. 10:18) and impugns the sufficiency of Christ's “once for all” sacrifice (Rom. 6:10, Heb. 7:27, 9:12, 9:26, 10:10), which covered all sin for all time. However, that idea does not rise to the level of a false gospel. I've chosen not to take down this video because I still believe it to be a biblical and necessary part of this conversation, and I stand by everything it teaches and exposes, with the sole exception of the “false gospel” classification. Blessings,Prof. SolbergAndrew's LinksYouTube  Beginning of Wisdom BlogAndrew's Caleb Hegg Article Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction: Meet Andrew01:33 The Spectrum of Torah-keeping Beliefs05:29 The Range of Views on the Sacrifices09:54 Where is the line for a False Gospel?21:49 Steelman Arguments25:11 The Hebrew Roots Motivation26:59 Biases and Changing Our Minds32:57 The Faux Simplicity of Torahism34:30 The Good & Bad of Hebrew Roots39:15 The Torah Under Christ 52:35 Mischaracterizations53:59 Is There A Path to Unity?

Send us a textProf. Solberg recently published an academic paper in response to Caleb Hegg (link below) and in this pre-recorded video, he'll work through that paper and explain his response to Caleb's various arguments. This is the next installment in a lively, ongoing conversation regarding the big question we posed on this channel: “Are animal sacrifices still required to atone for sin?” Caleb's argument is one of the most sophisticated and well laid out cases we've seen for future sin sacrifices and well worth taking the time to understand and analyze. Links mention in this episodeCaleb Hegg's Paper: "Sin Sacrifices"Prof. Solberg's Response: "Sin Sacrifice: A Response to C. M. Hegg"Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction03:24 The Pronominan Position06:18 The Purpose of the Torah's Sin Sacrifices16:58 The Effectiveness of Christ's Sacrifice34:41 Weren't the Sin Sacrifices Given Forever?37:30 The Apostles Affirmed the Sacrifices42:54 Future Sin Sacrifices45:54 No Temple, No Sacrifices

Send us a textMeet Messianic Rabbi Rabbi Eduardo Arroyo. He's a teacher, rabbi, apologist, and follower of Jesus. In our conversation, Rabbi Eduardo shares some great insight into the role of the Old Testament in the lives of Christ-followers. We also talk about the impact of Torahism (Torah-observant Christianity) on the body of Christ, what His church looks like, the freedom we have in Him, and how to think about the end times. Enjoy!Rabbi Arroyo's Links:https://www.RadarApologetics.org/Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Meet Rabbi Eduardo & Radar Apologetics05:57 Understand the Hebrew Bible on its own terms08:26 How do rabbis respond to your arguments?10:40 Jesus is not for us?13:58 What is the authority? Tanakh or Talmud?15:54 What's been your experience with Hebrew Roots?21:40 What role does the Hebrew Bible play for Christians today?29:14 What role does the OT law play for Christians today?36:08 Black Hebrew Israelites, Identity, Racial Theory49:45 Unity, Permitted but not required1:02:22 Eschatology

Send us a textIt's become a big question among Torah-keepers: Are animal sacrifices still required to atone for sin? That is the big question that has kicked up a bit of dust with our Hebrew Roots (aka Torahism, Torah-keeping) friends. In this episode, we move this important conversation forward by looking at a rebuttal video put out by a Hebrew Roots teacher named David Wilber. David promotes Torah-observant (or as he calls it, “Pronomian”) Christianity, which is the fringe theology that believes Christians are required to keep all of the old covenant law including the Yom Kippur atonement sacrifices. David, along with a number of other Hebrew Roots folks, took issue with our big question because it goes right to the heart of their theology. This isn't just a fun exercise or a "gotcha" question. This is an issue that actually cuts to the heart of the gospel. The stakes are incredibly high. Torah-keepers who preach that every old covenant commandment is still in effect today—including the Yom Kippur sacrifices atoning for sin—are robbing the cross of its power and glory. They are  belittling the glorious, once and for all sacrifice of Jesus and preaching a false gospel. And that is why I continue to press this carefully worded question. I believe it lays bare the critical heresy in the theology of many Torah-keeping Christians. Links Mentioned in EpisodeSin Sacrifices: A Question That “Topples” Torah Observance? (David Wilber's Video)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro03:32 David Invokes John MacArthur06:22 Does it really topple Torahism?09:22 Supersessionism13:27 David Wilber's Case28:55 Ezekiel and the Temple36:28 A Different Type of Atonement44:20 Sin, Sacrifices, and Atonement

Send us a textMeet Dr. David Harris, an independent Hebrew scholar raised in a Jewish household who became a theologian, author, and Jewish follower of Yeshua (Jesus). He's also a former pastor at a Messianic Jewish Synagogue in New Mexico and has had personal experience with Torahism (Hebrew Roots, Torah-keepers) and the unique issues they bring to the table. Links Mentioned in EpisodeDr. Harris' Personal BlogThe Sneetches by Dr. Seuss (Read Aloud)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro02:18 Meet Dr. David Harris4:13 Was it difficult to accept Jesus as a Jewish man?05:44 What should we call Jews who believe in Jesus?08:22 How did you Jewish background inform your faith in Jesus?11:36 What was your role at the Messianic Synagogue?12:40 How were you first exposed to Torahism (Hebrew Roots)?13:19 Difference between Messianic Judaism (MJ) and Hebrew Roots17:38 Is the theology of MJ the same as Protestant Christianity?19:09 Are MJs basically Jews who believe in Jesus?20:22 Define Torah (Hebrew Roots)21:47 How were you alerted to their false teachings in your synagogue?24:38 The spectrum of Torahism26:58 How did you handle the conflict?30:43 What's drives Hebrew Roots mentality?33:24 How are people affected by Torahism?37:44 How do you recommend responding to HRM? 42:19 What do you think of Gentiles keeping Jewish customs?45:40 Hebrew Roots and Eschatology48:23 Torahism Foments Division51:51 The Proper Application of Torah Today   56:42 How Do You View The Covenants?

Send us a textActs 15:1–29 records the Jerusalem Council (50 AD) which is where Paul, Peter, Barnabas, James, and other elders gathered in Jerusalem to discuss the pressing question: Are Gentile believers required to be circumcised and keep the old covenant law? In this episode we walk through this passage verse by verse and discover a whole lot about the relationship between Christians and the old covenant law. Acts 15:1–29 has become a source of great contention among Torah-keepers (Hebrew Roots, Torah-observant Christians, Torahism). They often scramble to re-interpret this passage in a way that allows them to maintain their theology which says that Christians are required to keep the old covenant law with its dietary restrictions, feasts, seventh day Sabbath, circumcision, and so on. As part of our study, we look at an interpretation offered by the influential Hebrew Roots organization 119 Ministries and test their teaching against the text of the Bible to see how it stacks up. Links mentioned in this episodeActs 15 - Obedience or Legalism (119 Ministries)Our Galatians Bible StudyClean & Unclean Foods - Examining Monte Judah's teaching on the kosher food laws: Part 1: Sabbath in the Old Testament Part 2: Sabbath in the New Testament Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction01:55 Preamble to the Debate11:06 Testing 119 Ministries25:31 The Debate Floor 36:33 The Four Prohibitions46:02 The Council's Letter51:16 Two Final Issues 52:24 Are the four restrictions still required today?54:01 Are Jewish believers under the law?

Send us a textMeet Dr. Andy Bannister, a deep-thinking and often humorous author, speaker, and apologist from the UK. He joins us to talk about apologetics, evangelism, and his new book: "How to Talk about Jesus without Looking like an Idiot: A Panic-Free Guide to Having Natural Conversations about Your Faith."Andy is the Director of Solas CPC, an evangelism and training organisation based in Scotland (but covering the whole of the UK). He holds a PhD in Islamic studies and has taught extensively at universities across Canada, the USA, the UK and further afield on both Islam and philosophy. Andy's LinksHow to Talk about Jesus without Looking like an Idiot (New Book)Solas Centre for Public ChristianityDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction02:05 Meet Andy Bannister05:56 State of UK faith culture07:30 Beliefs of the younger generation: Sexual Ethics14:22 The Holy Spirit, Prayer & Apologetics 19:45 The title and purpose of the book23:57 What has surprised readers?27:36 The teaching style of Jesus31:04 The task of apologists33:22 The power of story35:17 Our character matters 37:34 How to share your faith42:45 Talking with those of other beliefs53:37 Diversity in apologetics 57:50 What does the book offer to the reader?

Send us a Text Message.How should Christians navigate the Torah Psalms (and other OT passages) that praise God's law, while at the same time acknowledging NT passages like Galatians 5:18 which says, “If you are led by the spirit you are not under the law”?  IN this video, we look at that question by examining the Torah Psalms and trying to understand how we praise God's law in the context of His new covenant. And we do so in two parts. First, we take a very close look at specifically Psalm 19, and it's a bit of a scholarly study, including spending some time in the Hebrew. And from that solid understanding, we then talk about God's law and the His covenants and establish a biblical perspective on why the Torah Psalms are still highly relevant for Christians today, and how we how can apply them to our lives. And if you're like me and you regularly read from the Psalms and come across these kinds of passages, I'm hoping today's teaching is going be helpful for you in a very practical way. Soli Deo Gloria!Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro02:56 Psalm Study04:46 Psalm 19:1–1408:07 Creation & Law16:50 Psalm 19:7–931:36 Psalm 19:10–1133:42 God's Law Under the New Covenant38:06 Continuity & Discontinuity39:38 Applying the Commandments42:39 The Torah Psalms for Christians

Send us a Text Message.There's a passage in 1 Corinthians that offers profound insight into the relationship between Christians and the law. In fact, it addresses three big questions many Christians struggle with today. First, what is our relationship to the OT law? Are Christians required to keep the law of Moses? What about the Ten Commandments? What does the Bible say? (And of course, that's a topic of great interest for many of our viewers who either subscribe to the theology of Torahism, or Hebrew Roots, and are dealing with that theology in their families, communities or churches.) The second question is this: If Christians are not under the old covenant law, does it mean we're under no law at all? Are we free to do whatever we want? (Believe it or not, some “Torah-keeping” Christians will actually challenge us by asking, “Of we're not under the law, is it now okay to murder, steal, commit adultery?”) And we get into that. And the third question is this: Is there a difference between the law of Moses and the law of God? If so, what's that difference? And all three of these questions are directly addressed in 1 Corinthians 9:19–23. To make sure we're interpreting this passage in context, we first spend a few minutes establishing the historical and literary setting of 1 Corinthians as a text, and then we briefly outline the topics and concerns that the apostle Paul lays out which ultimately lead us into our passage in Chapter 9. Then we carefully unpack these five amazing verses and see what they have to tell us about the distinctions in biblical law and those three big questions. And let me tell you, it's pretty profound.Soli Deo Gloria!Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction02:40 Cultural and Historical Background04:11 Literary Structure of 1 Corinthians05:12 Picking Up The Theme06:31 Permitted But Not Required08:09 Chapter 909:34 1 Corinthians 9:19-2311:52 Verse 1913:33 Verse 20: As a Jew 17:09 Verse 20: As One Under the Law24:18 Verse 21: As One Outside the Law28:20 Sidebar: The Laws of Moses, God, and Christ40:45 Verse 22: As the Weak42:59 Verses 22–2344:36 Wrap it up, Professor.

Send us a Text Message.In this Q&A episode, Professor Solberg tackles three of your questions:How should we understand the OT prophecies about keeping Torah in the last days?Understanding the 10 lost tribes of Israel (and whether some of us have descended from those tribes)Was Paul the founder of Christianity?And there's a bonus question at the end!Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro01:43 Question #1: Keeping Torah in the end times02:20 Examining the Old Testament prophecies08:03 Zechariah 1414:08 Isaiah 6622:27 The bottom line on end times prophecies22:59 Question #2: The lost tribes of Israel30:05 Question #3: Did Paul invent Christianity?34:19 Bonus Question

Send us a Text Message.In this episode we look at another "shotgun argument" from a Torah-keeper. This time it's a cut-and-paste list of 12 OT verses intended to show that the old covenant law pre-dates Sinai. The thesis we put to the test is this: “The giving of the law at Sinai is the complete revelation of the old covenant law which was introduced at various levels of detail in Genesis 1 forward.” Why does it matter? Those who hold to the theology of Torahism, and consider themselves a Torah-keeping follower of Jesus (aka Torah-observant, Hebrew Roots, Pronomian) are interested in finding a way to show that the old covenant law applies to everyone, not just Israel. And some believe the best way to do that is to try to show that the law has always applied to everyone, not just Israel. Mainstream Christianity, on the other hand (and for that matter, mainstream Judaism as well) teaches that those old covenant commands were never given to anyone other than the nation of Israel. Gentiles were never expected to keep those laws. And further, followers of Jesus today, whether they're Jewish or Gentiles, aren't bound by them either. For Christians keeping those things is permitted, but it's not required. Soli Deo Gloria!Links Mentioned in This EpisodeAddressing 17 Hebrew Roots QuestionsA Case for Sabbath-keeping Part 1 (OT)A Case for Sabbath-keeping Part 2 (NT)Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction03:21 Establishing Context18:01 Examining the Claims18:27 The Feasts introduced in Gen. 120:29 Sabbath introduced in Gen. 222:07 Animal sacrifices in Gen. 4.25:27 Clean/unclean animals known by Noah29:30 Abraham tithed to Melchizedek31:17 Abraham kept God's laws 33:46 Levirate Marriage in Gen. 3835:12 Moses judged by God's laws before Sinai37:47 Garden blessings and curses 39:11 Don't intermarry with animals/nations 40:41 Don't touch what you don't eat 42:46 Wrap it up, Solberg.

Send us a Text Message.Meet Dan Sered. He was born in Israel to a secular Jewish family, eventually came to faith in Yeshua (Jesus) as his Lord and Savior, and is now COO at the international ministry Jews For Jesus. In this interview, Dan shares his amazing testimony, his unique insight on Torahism (aka Hebrew Roots Movement, Torah-keepers), and some great stories about sharing the Gospel with our Jewish brothers and sisters.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeJews for Jesus (Website)Praying for the HaredimDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction01:54 Meet Mr. Sered: How a secular Jewish man came to faith in Jesus08:44 What was your understanding of Jesus before you believed?13:40 Understanding Messianic Judaism24:42 The difference between Messianic Judaism and Hebrew Roots 27:27 Permitted but not required?34:40 What about Matthew 5:17–20 and the law?42:25 What about the Sabbath?51:26 Jews for Jesus?   54:00 Tovia Singer and the Messianic prophecies54:50 Secular vs. religious Jews55:56 Story about an Orthodox Jew coming to faith58:28 About JewsForJesus.org 1:00:44 Advice when visiting Israel

Send us a Text Message.A few years back, a Hebrew Roots documentary was released called "The Way," in which they interview all sorts of Torah-keepers and really make a case for why people should be keeping the Torah feasts, avoiding Christmas and Easter, eating biblically clean (kosher), keeping the seventh day Shabbat, and so on. (And for the record, I see no problem with anyone choosing to do any of those things. If that's the way you feel led to live out your faith, go for it!) But most Torah keepers don't view it as an optional way of life. No, they preach it as the only correct way to follow Jesus. And once they cross the line from optional to required, they've entered the unbiblical and dangerous waters of Torahism, which champions a false gospel that requires more than faith in Jesus to be righteous. In that the trailer for that documentary. they pose 17 common Hebrew Roots questions designed to challenge mainstream Christianity. And in this video we answer them all. We also respond to 10 "contradictions" leveled at the Church.Soli Deo Gloria!Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Links Mentioned in this EpisodeGrafted Into What? Jews, Gentiles & Israel5 Reasons we can't follow the Gospel and the Law at the same timeTorah Shadows of Christ (Col. 2:16-17)One Law for the Native and the StrangerA Case for Sabbath-keeping: Part 1 (OT) | Part 2 (NT)Clean & Unclean Foods - Examining Monte Judah's teaching on the kosher food laws: Part 1 | Part 2Chapters00:00 Introduction03:08 Fielding the questions05:13 #1 If Yeshua kept the law why don't we?06:03 #2 Why did the apostles keep the feasts?06:39 #3 Why does the Church claim Israel's blessings?07:39 #4 How can something everlasting come to an end?08:34 #5 How could the definition of sin change?10:38 #6 Why did Paul celebrate Passover?10:57 #7 How is Jesus sinless if He broke the Sabbath?11:08 #8 Why did Peter still not eat unclean food?14:10 #9 Why did Paul say he keeps the law? 15:00 #10 Why do we act like some Torah laws are silly?16:54 #11 How can the Church change the Sabbath?17:47 #12 Isn't disobeying the law offensive to Jesus?18:44 #13 Why did Paul say the law is spiritual? 19:13 #14 Can Christians celebrate Wiccan holidays?20:28 #15 Why do you say the law is too difficult?23:54 #16 Why don't we keep Passover?25:41 #17 Why don't we keep Saturday Sabbath?26:04 Addressing Ten "Contradictions"

Send us a Text Message.One thing I like and respect about 119 Ministries is that they encourage everyone to test their teachings. I think that's commendable. And that's exactly what we're going do. In this video, we test their video called “Animal Sacrifices in Light of the Messiah.”  Because if animal sacrifices are still how we atone for sin (as Torah-keepers and Hebrew Roots folks claim) then what did the death of Jesus accomplish? And if animal sacrifices are no longer how we atone for sin, the Law of Moses is not longer in effect. Links Mentioned in the EpisodeAnimal Sacrifices in Light of the Messiah (119 Ministries)Matthew 5:17-20 (Four Contexts) – An Academic LectureMatthew 5:17-20: How did Jesus not abolish but fulfill the law?Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction: The logical framework for the discussion05:00 What the sacrifice of Christ accomplished 13:29 Testing 119 Ministries' Teaching

Send us a Text Message.Our biblical case for Sabbath-keeping and what it looks like under the New Covenant, Part 2. In this episode, we examine the Sabbath in the NT, starting with everything that Jesus taught and commanded about it in the gospels. From there we expand our study to the rest of the NT and talk about what a Sabbath rest looks like for a follower of Jesus under the New Covenant. Videos Mentioned in this EpisodeJesus as Our Sabbath RestDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:24 Everything Jesus Taught About the Sabbath18:44 Three Reasons Shabbat is Not Required29:00 Sabbath as a Practice37:14 What Does a Christian Sabbath Look Like?

Send us a Text Message.We've discussed a number of times whether or not Christians are required to keep the Sabbath. And I have shown a several reasons from Scripture why I believe the answer is no, we're not required to keep the Sabbath as it was given under the Old Covenant. And this can be a pretty polarizing issue. Especially for our “Torah-keeping” and SDA friends who think Sabbath-keeping is necessary to achieve (or even maintain) our righteousness. Some even view it as a matter of salvation. And while those ideas aren't biblical, in this two-part  series, I want to offer a counterbalance from leaning too far in the other direction and rejecting any notion of a Sabbath rest at all for the Christian life. In fact, I want to make a biblical case for Sabbath-keeping and what it looks like under the New Covenant. Here in Part 1, we take a deep dive into the OT and take a close look at the Sabbath commands given in the Torah. Our goal is not only to understand exactly what was commanded about the Sabbath under the Sinai covenant, but also the role it played for ancient Israel, and what it taught them about God and about themselves, and the theological principles and meaning of their Sabbath rest. Videos Mentioned in this EpisodeJesus as Our Sabbath RestDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Introduction04:35 Sabbath in the Old Testament (Exodus 16)16:36 Shabbat Commands at Mount Sinai27:36 Do No Work36:25 The Meaning & Principles of Sabbath

Send us a Text Message.Chad Bird is an author, speaker and a scholar-in-residence at 1517.org with a unique way of looking at Scripture that is equally intellectual and inspirational. He's also a specialist in Old Testament and Hebrew studies. Join us for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation about finding Jesus in the Torah. Links mentioned in this episode1517.orgChad's book "The Christ Key"Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro02:28 What does it mean that Jesus is "in" the Torah?04:53 How did Jesus get placed in the text?10:51 What do the Gospels say about Jesus in the Torah14:06 Cultural context and standup comedy19:24 Are there Christophanies in the Torah?29:20 Evidence of complex monotheism in the Torah36:41 The uniqueness of the Christian Bible38:35 Genesis 3:15, the first Gospel44:08 Is there evidence of “in three days” in the Torah?49:04 The flaws of our biblical heroes51:17 Sanctification 55:28 Jesus in God's Promises to Abraham58:32 Jesus in the Atonement Sacrifices01:02:28 Wrap it up, gentlemen.

Send us a Text Message.What's the best translation of the Bible? KJV? NIV? ESV? CSB? NASB? I've actually given a lot of thought to this question and in this episode, I share the differences between translations and a suggestion for choosing a translation to read. We'll also take a brief look at the history of how we got our English Bible. Also, what does it mean to read the Bible literally? Is that something we can or should do? Can we just read what the words of Scripture literally say and stop trying to put our own interpretation on them? Can any individual word have a literal meaning? When scholars talk about "literal interpretation," what do they mean? I want to challenge us to approach Scripture maturely and respectfully, accounting for the nuance of language and translation, and earnestly trying to understand the text in the way that the author intended his audience to understand it. Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

Send us a Text Message.Let's step into the sandals of a first-century Jewish disciple of Jesus and try to experience Passover from that perspective. What does the Last Supper have to tell us about Easter? The setting is dusty, ancient Jerusalem, buzzing with Pesach activity. Earlier in the week, Jesus entered the city to triumphant shouts of “Hosanna to the Son of David!” And as you saw Him waving to the people from atop His donkey, you noticed a heaviness behind His smile. This public adoration would not last long...Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

Send us a Text Message.Meet Robby Lashua. He grew up around Mormonism his whole life and has a heart to bring the Gospel of Jesus to our Mormon friends. In this interview, Robby shares the basics of Mormonism; what they believe, where they came from, who was Joseph Smith, and how Christians can witness to Mormons.  Robby's witnessing techniques (article)Stand to Reason (Articles on Mormonism)Meet RobbyMormonism Research MinistryDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:18 Meet Robby Lashua03:00 How did you get involved with outreach to Mormons?04:40 The general theology of Mormonism08:28 The aspect of personal experience11:06 Similarities to Hebrew Roots14:42 Mormonism and the Bible16:43 The LDS church structure17:50 Joseph Smith and the historical roots of Mormonism24:05 What is the primary focus when witnessing to Mormons?26:40 Leaving Mormonism28:25 Establishing common ground29:17 What about polygamy?32:25 The Mormon view of reality38:30 Is Mormonism based on Joseph Smith's imagination?40:55 Was Joseph Smith well educated?42:35 Is Mormonism a cult? Are Mormons saved?43:56 Mormon terminology: differences in definition47:16 How to witness to out Mormon friends60:25 People who have left Mormonism1:04:29 How to learn more

Send us a Text Message.In a previous episode (link below) we took a close look at Colossians 2:16–17, and saw how Paul teaches that the food laws, feasts (festivals), and Sabbath laws commanded under the old covenant, are not required under the New Covenant. In this companion video, we address three additional objections from our “Torah keeping” friends on the interpretation of this passage. For Christians, keeping those rituals commanded under the Law of Moses is permitted, but it's not required.PREVIOUS EPISODETorah Shadows of Christ: Colossians 2:16-17Video | PodcastDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:46 Argument #1 - Sabbath is plural06:06 Argument #2 - Things to Come11:01 Argument #3 - Body of Christ17:10 Wrap it up, Professor.

Send us a Text Message.Let's study one the most powerful texts disproving the theology of Torahism. Colossians 2:16–17 says, “Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.” That seems pretty straightforward, right? Paul tells believers not to let anyone judge them based on what they eat or drink, or which religious festivals or days that they observe. And ironically, that's exactly what many of our Hebrew Roots friends do. They judge Christians based on these very things. Our Torah-keeping friends like will object, “Come on Solberg, you're taking those verses out of context and you know it.” Well, that's exactly what we study in this episode. Is there good reason to think that the plain meaning of these verses isn't what Paul actually meant? Let's see! We're even going to hear and test the perspective of Torah-keeping teacher David Wilber.Watch Part 2 herehttps://youtu.be/MIUp_bfQ_nYDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)CHAPTERS00:00 Intro04:27 The context of Colossians14:26 Colossians 2:16–1728:45 Wrap it up, Professor.

Send us a Text Message.The idea of “one law for both Israel and the foreigner” appears four times in the Torah. Does this mean Gentiles were under the entire law? We look at each passage to discover the answer. My hope is that this will help us respond more biblically the next time a Torah-keeper cites these verses to argue this issue. I can't tell you how many times I've heard someone quote the verse “There shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who sojourns with you” (Exodus 12:49) and use this to somehow support the idea that Gentile Christians today are under the Old Covenant law. The idea is that even under the Old Covenant, Gentiles were fully under the law, so the same must be true about  the New Covenant. That there is one law, and we are all under it. There are a number of problems with this line of logic, starting with the fact that that verse does not mean what they think it means. Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 Intro03:57 Exodus 12:4908:44 Leviticus 24:2214:42 Numbers 15:1618:45 NUmbers 15:2926:52 Wrap it up, Solberg

Send us a Text Message.If anyone tells you that they know exactly what an end times prophecy means, take that as your cue to run away! In this video, we let Scripture interpret itself and teach us how to understand the language of the prophets. We look at a number of really important issues that you may not be aware of (or may not have considered) when it comes to understanding it. We lean into Scripture to help us better understand how we should interpret the prophecies about the Second Coming and the End Times. Links mentioned in this episode Watch the powerful prophecy of Isaiah 53 reads to Israelis on the streets. See how deeply they were moved as they came face to face with their Messiah!Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)Chapters00:00 A look at biblical prophecy00:54 Expectation and Interpretation03:22 The nature of biblical prophecy17:49 Examining fulfilled prophecies32:34 Messianic prophecies38:37 Hebrew Roots Eschatology43:30 Wrap it up, Professor.