R. L. Solberg

To download a PDF of this paper, click here. Introduction In an undated paper entitled “Sin Sacrifice,” C. M. Hegg presents an explanation of Pronomian theology1 on the issue of sin sacrifices. He specifically seeks to defend his position that “God’s law hasn’t changed and that one day we will see another temple built with […]

Continued from Part 2. Apologetic and Theological Reflection Like all OT texts, Zechariah’s vision in 14:16–21 must be viewed through the lens of sensus plenior as revealed by the advent of Christ and the revelation of the NT texts. The first observation to note is the apparent absence of the Messiah from the narrative of […]

Continued from Part 1. Worshiping Yahweh (14:16–21) Following the defeat of everyone who waged war against Jerusalem, who were stricken with a flesh-rotting plague (14:12) and relieved of their gold, silver, and garments (14:14), we read this: 16 Then everyone who survives of all the nations that have come against Jerusalem shall go up year after year […]

Introduction The theology of Torahism1 regularly misinterprets a handful of prophetic eschatological passages to support their belief that followers of Jesus are required to keep the entire Old Covenant law, including the dietary restrictions, the Torah feasts, circumcision, and the seventh day Sabbath. Zechariah 14:16–21 is one such prophecy. On the surface, the text seems […]