R. L. Solberg

Can the Bible Be Our Authority and Not Be Inerrant?

Look, I get it. There are a growing number of Christians who love Jesus and do not want to give Him up, but they are also uncomfortable with some of the teachings of what we might call “mainstream Christianity.” Especially those teachings that challenge the big issues we have to wrestle with today. Things like […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoSeptember 25, 2021

Apologetics Faith Personal Theology

A non-Jew experiences anti-Semitism

Ever since the video about my book Divergence came out, I have been on the receiving end of straight-up anti-Jewish racism. And here’s the kicker: I’m not even Jewish. So I put out a video in response in which I talk about what anti-Semitism really is, and why racism is un-Christlike. This is an important […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoJuly 29, 2021

Apologetics Interviews Personal Theology

The New Book!

When I began the research that eventually turned into this book, I had no idea the world was about to witness another wave of anti-Semitism. It breaks my heart when any people group suffers hostility and prejudice at the hands of anyone else. I find it even more tragic when the people doing the hating […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoJuly 29, 2021

Apologetics Faith Theology

The Easter Date Controversy

There is a fascinating history behind the modern controversy regarding the date on which Christians ought to celebrate Easter. And it’s not as black-and-white as you might think. Our examination begins in an upper room in Jerusalem near the end of Jesus’ ministry. (FYI: You can watch a video summary of this article here.) The […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoApril 16, 2021

Apologetics Theology

Jesus Was Not Our Passover Lamb

Rabbi Michael Skobac has a short video out called “Jesus Was Not Our Passover Lamb” (Click here to watch the full video) in which he tries to point out the “mistakes” he claims are made by the New Testament authors who refer to Yeshua or Jesus as the Passover Lamb. The problem is that the […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoJune 11, 2021

Book Reviews Personal Philosophy

Why Religion Matters (Book Review)

In Why Religion Matters, author Huston Smith examines the question “Who is right about reality?” by contrasting the positions of what he calls traditionalists, modernists, and the postmoderns. To do so, he employs an analogy of the great outdoors and a tunnel within it, a concept based on the 1995 novel The Tunnel by William […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoMarch 10, 2021

Academic Apologetics Philosophy Theology

Which Belief System Is True?

As one studies comparative theology and looks at the myriad belief systems and religions that have sprung up throughout history and across cultures, one finds themselves taking up an observer’s position outside those belief systems. A question naturally arises: Which of these belief systems is true? However, on closer inspection, this initial question is revealed […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoDecember 16, 2021

Apologetics Theology

Genesis 18: Men or Angels?

In the passage that runs from Genesis 18:1-21, we are presented with an interesting story about three visitors who appear to Abraham “by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his tent in the heat of the day.” Determining who exactly those visitors were can be a little tricky. When the […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoMay 21, 2021

Academic Faith Personal Philosophy Theology

Augustine: A Personal & Theological Reflection

I have now had a few weeks to let my recent weekend intensive class (emphasis on intense) and its related reading and writing assignments simmer in my brain. It turned out to be a providentially-timed class for me, one that spoke to both my mind and heart. Augustine’s impact on me was equal parts intellectual […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoDecember 16, 2021

Culture Faith Personal Theology

Should I Attend A Gay Wedding?

Before reading this article please make sure to review the LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Statement. I was recently invited to attend a gay wedding. Little did I know the depth of wrestling it would require of me. The relationship between the LGBTQ community and Christians can quickly become contentious and, sadly, has been mishandled by both sides […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoApril 7, 2021