R. L. Solberg

The Last Supper and the Law

A common adage used by authors is “show, don’t tell.” This saying refers to a writing technique in which sensory details and actions, rather than exposition, are used to connect the reader to the story and characters. As Anton Chekhov famously said, “Don’t tell me the moon is shining. Show me the glint of light […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoMarch 7, 2023

Academic Theology

The Principle & Expression Framework

Here is an interesting conundrum. Scripture is full of passages that teach us to delight in the Law of the Lord and meditate on it day and night (Ps 1:2), that God’s law is perfect, right, and pure (Ps 19:7-8), and that it is eternal (Ps 119:111-113). Yet, other passages in the Bible teach things […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoApril 18, 2023

Apologetics Hebrew Roots Theology

The End of the Law of Moses

A Bible Study on 2 Corinthians 3 The theology of Torahism (you may know it as Hebrew Roots or Torah-observant Christianity) teaches that followers of Jesus are required to keep the Law of Moses. And in this article, we’re going to examine Scriptural evidence that shows just the opposite. There are various texts in the […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoDecember 4, 2022

Apologetics Faith Hebrew Roots Theology

Two Objections to Christmas

‘Tis the season for the ba-humbugs and curmudgeons to start making a fuss. And I admit I can be a bit of a grinch myself sometimes. Especially when stores put up Christmas decorations even before Halloween, which I saw this year! On top of that, I hate to see the commercialization and secularization of a […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoNovember 19, 2024

Apologetics Faith Hebrew Roots Theology

The Number One Danger of Hebrew Roots

I was really convicted at church this week. We’re working our way through the book of Philippians, and my Pastor, Tony Calabrese, brought a great message about how we can authentically live out our faith. He didn’t speak directly to Torahism and the Hebrew Roots Movement, but the application of his teaching to those theologies […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoSeptember 12, 2023

Apologetics Faith Theology

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 2 years 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 years 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 2 years 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 years 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 years agoJuly 11, 2022