R. L. Solberg

Two Masters and Two Gospels

A review of Two Masters and Two Gospels Volume 1: The Teaching of Jesus vs. the “Leaven of the Pharisees” in Talk Radio and Cable News, by J. Michael Bennett, Ph.D. I recently received a copy of this book and was excited to dig in because I found the premise fascinating. The set-up in the […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoNovember 21, 2020

Apologetics Hebrew Roots Theology

Peter’s Vision: Food, Gentiles, or Both?

In discussions with my Torah-observant1 friends, the conversation often turns to the dietary laws prescribed in the Law of Moses. In a recent chat, the passage from Acts 10:9-16 was in view, which is where the apostle Peter experienced a vision: He saw heaven opened and an object that resembled a large sheet coming down, […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoSeptember 24, 2021

Academic Apologetics Philosophy Theology

A Patre: A Theory on the Transmission of Original Sin

A sinful (corrupted) human nature is not an essential part of being human. Adam and Eve were fully human, and they were created without corruption. However, every human being since the Fall (Gen 3:1-7) has not only been judged legally guilty of Adam’s sin; they have also inherited a corrupted human nature. So how is […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoDecember 16, 2021

Theology

Why Does the Trinity Matter?

I’ll be honest; the idea of the Trinity—that the God of the Bible is a triune being who is one in essence and three in persons—is a concept I personally have trouble fully understanding. It’s taught in Scripture and is a logically coherent concept, so I accept it as true. But, like the dual natures […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoNovember 27, 2021

Apologetics Culture Faith Interviews Theology

Beginning of Wisdom

In this episode of the Beginning of Wisdom podcast, host Andrew Schumacher and I discussed and debated common claims made by Torahists; those who believe that we should still be keeping the Law of Moses. Enjoy!

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoOctober 14, 2020

Apologetics Culture Faith Interviews Theology

Christ, Culture, & Coffee

How does the Old Testament Law relate to New Testament believers? Which of the 613 laws in the Torah should Christians observe? What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the Law, but didn’t abolish it? In this episode of the Christ, Culture, & Coffee podcast, I join hosts Robby and Tyler for an engaging chat […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoOctober 14, 2020

Apologetics Theology

Name That Historical Figure

Let’s play a little game. I am thinking of a real historical person, a man who lived many centuries ago. Below are a number of clues that are all true about this man. Read through the list of clues then take the poll at the bottom of the page to see if you can guess […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoAugust 18, 2020

Book Reviews Theology

Created in God’s Image

“It’s difficult to exaggerate the importance of the doctrine of man”.[1] Anthony A. Hoekema begins his book Created in God’s Image with this bold statement and spends the next 243 pages exploring every implication and outworking of the Christian view of man.[2] He breaks his treatise down into two main sections: man as created in […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoOctober 14, 2020

Academic Apologetics Philosophy Theology

The Divine Gift-love Theodicy

This paper seeks to offer a sound theodicy in response to the difficult ancient question, “If God is all-good, all-powerful, and all-wise, why is there evil in the world He created?” We will examine three modern positions on this issue, starting with the soul-making theodicy of John Hick, which asserts that God allows evil in […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoDecember 22, 2022

Apologetics Culture Theology

On the New Word

Before reading this article please make sure to review the LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Statement. It will come as no surprise that I am a member of a Facebook group called Biblical Theology Nerds. My comment on a recent post in that group resulted in an interesting conversation which I thought I’d share here. The post shared […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoNovember 22, 2020