R. L. Solberg

Can We Trust the NT Writings? (Part 2)

In part one of this article, we examined three arguments by anti-Christian Rabbi Tovia Singer against the validity of the New Testament writings. Let’s complete our journey by looking at three additional claims. And as I mentioned in part one, I am not arguing against Rabbi Singer as a man, nor against the Jewish Bible. […]

R. L. Solberg 1 week agoSeptember 22, 2022

Apologetics Faith Theology

Can We Trust the NT Writings? (Part 1)

Anti-Christian Rabbi Tovia Singer has a great line he likes to use regarding New Testament authorship. Luke does not end “Yours truly, Luke.” Matthew doesn’t say, “And best wishes for the happy new year, Matthew.” Rabbi Tovia Singer1 This is a brilliant way to make his point. Honestly, I find Rabbi Singer a masterful communicator. […]

R. L. Solberg 2 weeks agoSeptember 22, 2022

Apologetics Hebrew Roots Theology

New Observations on Acts 15

The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:1-29 is a common battleground for Torahism. People who mistakenly believe that followers of Jesus are required to keep the Law of Moses today—and you may know them as Hebrew Roots or Torah-keeping Christians—have their work cut out for them when trying to defend against this passage. And I want […]

R. L. Solberg 3 weeks agoSeptember 8, 2022

Apologetics Book Reviews Faith Theology

Rabbi Singer on the Resurrection

In preparation for my debate with Rabbi Tovia Singer, I studied his books Let’s Get Biblical, volumes 1 and 2. In particular I was interested in his take on the Resurrection of Jesus. Singer and I both agree with the apostle Paul that “if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is futile and […]

R. L. Solberg 2 months agoSeptember 4, 2022

Apologetics Hebrew Roots Theology

Gentiles and the Torah

If you ask reform Jewish rabbis the question: “Are Gentiles expected to keep Torah?” meaning the Sabbath, the feasts, the kosher foods laws, circumcision, and so on?” To a man, they will all say, “No, of course not.” If you ask orthodox Jewish rabbis the same question, they will give you the same answer. I’ve […]

R. L. Solberg 3 months agoJuly 11, 2022

Academic Apologetics Theology

Debate with Tovia Singer (Nashville)

EDITED 7/24/22The debate is now live and you can watch it here. Many of you have been asking for me take on how it went. Based on the feedback I have been getting, the consensus from both sides seems to be that it was a lively, fair debate in which both sides were engaging, respectful, […]

R. L. Solberg 4 months agoAugust 5, 2022

Culture Faith Personal

The Musings of a Dad

Yesterday, May 7, at 2:22 AM, marked the 23rd birthday of my youngest daughter. That got me reminiscing about the day she was born. And it occurred to me how crazy it is that none of us chose to be here. We’ve all been sort of thrust into life without being asked or consulted about […]

R. L. Solberg 5 months agoMay 8, 2022

Apologetics Hebrew Roots Theology

Until Heaven and Earth Pass Away

In my recent debate with Hebrew Roots teacher David Wilber of 119 ministries, a point came up which was quickly glossed over in the flow of the discussion. It’s actually an argument I had first brought up in a teaching on Matthew 5:17-20. And I thought it would be helpful to drill down a little […]

R. L. Solberg 5 months agoMay 6, 2022

Apologetics Hebrew Roots Theology

Until All is Accomplished

Matthew 5:17-20 is a complex passage and often a source of confusion for Christ-followers. It is also the most common proof-text used by our Torahist friends in their quest to convince us that we are still under the Law of Moses. In it, Jesus says: Do not think that I have come to abolish the […]

R. L. Solberg 8 months agoMay 6, 2022

Apologetics Hebrew Roots Theology

We Uphold the Law

Romans 3:31 is a common stumbling block for those trying to determine if—and to what degree—Christians are expected to keep the Law of Moses. It reads, “Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law.” In this verse, the author (the apostle Paul) indicates that […]

R. L. Solberg 8 months agoMay 6, 2022