ARTICLES BY DAVID WILBER
What Is the Hebrew Roots Movement? (And Why I Don’t Identify With It)
I am a follower of Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah, and I believe the Torah (the Law of Moses) remains relevant for God’s people today and should still be obeyed. So does that make me part of the Hebrew Roots Movement? There are two reasons why it does not.
The Truth About the Lost Book of Jasher
The Bible mentions several books that have been lost to history. One of these is the Book of Jasher, meaning “one who is upright.” Over the centuries, this book has sparked much curiosity. Some today even argue that it has been rediscovered and ought to be included in the Bible. This article explores what we know about the Book of Jasher and evaluates claims that it has been rediscovered.
Sex on the Sabbath: Does it Violate the Commandment?
Is marital intimacy on the Sabbath a violation of the commandment to keep the seventh day holy? That depends on who you ask.
The Divine Son: Exploring the Messiah's Deity in Hebrews 1
Is the Messiah God? The first chapter of Hebrews presents compelling evidence that he is. In this chapter, the author highlights the Son’s role as the creator and sustainer of the universe, emphasizes the Son’s divine essence, proclaims that the Son is worthy of the worship that belongs only to God, and explicitly identifies the Son as “God” and “Lord/YHWH.” In order to demonstrate each of these points, this article conducts a detailed exegesis of Hebrews 1 and answers objections from unitarians.
The Messiah's Preexistence and Divinity in Philippians 2:5-11
Does the Bible teach that Yeshua the Messiah is divine? Philippians 2:5-11 is a central text that speaks to this question. In this passage, Paul teaches that the Messiah existed as a divine figure prior to his human conception, bears the name YHWH, and is rightfully given the reverence and allegiance that belongs to YHWH alone.
Does Ephesians 2:15 Say That Christ Abolished the Law of Moses?
In Ephesians 2:15, Paul wrote that Christ broke down the wall of division between Jew and Gentile “by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances.” But what does Paul mean by this phrase? Is Paul saying that Christ abolished the Law of Moses, or something else?
Yes, Leviticus 18:22 Explicitly Prohibits Homosexual Activity
In recent days, progressive Christians have claimed that Leviticus 18:22 does not mean what it plainly says. I want to address their objections in this article.
Did Jesus Reject the Torah’s Dietary Laws? (Mark 7:1-23)
Did Jesus reject the Torah’s dietary laws? Many say that he did, citing Mark 7:1-23 as proof. In this article, I will explain the problems with the traditional interpretation of this passage and offer an alternative view that presents a more consistent and accurate portrayal of Jesus’s teaching.
Jesus Fulfilled the Torah: What Does That Mean?
Is the Torah (Law of Moses) relevant to Christians today? Many modern Christians say no. Jesus says yes.
Polygamy Harms Men, Women, and Children
I’ve been reading some scientific studies on the psychosocial impact of polygamy (in particular, the form of polygamy known as polygyny, that is, a husband having two or more wives). Modern-day advocates for polygamy argue that this practice benefits families and society, but the scientific data tells a different story. The harmful effects of polygamy on the well-being of men, women, and children are striking.
Monogamy: God's Creational Marriage Ideal
One fundamental theological principle revealed in the Genesis creation accounts is that marriage, as God intended it, is to be monogamous. The rest of the Bible, especially the New Testament, upholds this marital form as the ideal standard.
Understanding the Torah's Polygamy Regulations (Exodus 21:7-11; Deuteronomy 21:15-17)
How do we make sense of the Torah’s polygamy regulations in light of the Bible’s overall condemnation of this practice?
Understanding Submission in Marriage (Ephesians 5)
“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:22). If you just read that verse out loud, then you might hear a faint, high-pitched noise. That sound is every feminist worldwide shrieking about how Christianity oppresses women. But is this instruction in Ephesians really oppressive toward women?
Was Jesus a Historical Person? Answering Justin Best's Claims
Justin Best of the popular J. Breezy YouTube channel (formerly Christian Truthers) said he is “questioning the authenticity of the NT [New Testament] and the existence of a historical ‘Jesus’ character.” This article will look at and answer some of his claims.
Reflections in light of the Ravi Zacharias Scandal
There are a lot of questions that arise from such a scandal. This article is just my attempt to work out my own questions and reflect on what lessons we can and must learn from this tragic situation.
Christ: Creator or Created?
Is Christ the Creator or was he created? The Trinity doctrine states that there is one God who exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This article will demonstrate the biblical validity of this doctrine in regard to the Son. While Yeshua is fully man, the Bible teaches that he is also fully God.
The Problem with Hebrew Word Pictures
Have you ever heard that Hebrew letters contain “pictographic meanings,” which can be decoded to reveal hidden messages? What’s the problem with this idea?
Making Sense of Biblical Slavery
Ultimately, we morally reject slavery today because we agree with the values expressed in the Torah.
Matthew 5 DOES Prove We Should Continue Following the Old Testament
Recently, a Christian blogger that goes by the name Faithful Philosophy (FP) published a blog in which he argues that Matthew 5:17 “does not prove that Jesus said Christians should continue following the whole law.” I respond to his arguments in this article.
Are the Torah's laws against homosexual activity applicable today?
One of the most controversial verses in the Torah is the ban on homosexual activity found in Leviticus 18. David Wilber looks at this commandment and explains why it is still applicable today.