Category: Theology

Academic Theology

What Makes the New Covenant New?

Have you ever wondered why the Bible is broken into Old and New Testaments? What is a “testament“ anyway? The English word “testament” comes from the Latin word testamentum, which is a translation of the Hebrew word běrît, which means “covenant.” In other words, “Old Testament” and “New Testament” mean “old covenant” and “new covenant.” Broadly […]

R. L. Solberg 
Academic Apologetics Theology

Zechariah 14 (Part 2)

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 […]

R. L. Solberg 
Academic Apologetics Theology

Zechariah 14: Law in the Millennium (Pt. 1)

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 […]

R. L. Solberg 
Culture Faith Theology

Tribalism in the Church

Enjoy this article from friend and guest contributor, Pastor Joshua Lewis. Tribalism is rampant in our culture. If you’re a Macintosh enthusiast, you likely feel compelled to disdain Windows. If you prefer Ford, you’re expected to despise Toyota. Being a Cowboys fan isn’t enough; you must also detest the Eagles. And politics? Well, your social […]

Joshua Lewis 
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