ARTICLES BY DAVID WILBER
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.
Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice
The Bible instructs us not to get jealous over others’ success but to “rejoice with those who rejoice.”
The Bible is Unambiguous on Abortion
A recent study has found that 44% of self-identified Christians in America said they believe the Bible is “ambiguous in its teaching about abortion.” What this study actually reveals is that many self-identified Christians either don’t read the Scriptures or don’t know how to handle them rightly (2 Timothy 2:15).
Critical Theory is Anti-Gospel Mind Poison
I’ve been researching Critical Theory, which fuels the ideology of many modern “social justice” movements (e.g., BLM), and I’ve found that it is anti-Gospel mind poison. The Gospel is all about reconciliation, healing, and justice; Critical Theory is divisive by design and results in only hate, violence, and injustice.
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.
Christians and Tzitzit (Tassels)
What is the command to wear tzitzit (tassles) all about, and how is it relevant to Christians?
Follow the Cloud
During Israel’s wilderness journey, they were to follow the lead of Yahweh via the cloud the rested over the tabernacle and the blowing of the silver trumpets. What can we learn from this?
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.
Are the Torah's Ritual Purity Laws Sexist?
Some feminists cite the Torah’s ritual purity legislation, such as laws concerning menstrual impurity and childbirth, as evidence of sexism in the Bible. This article exposes the flaws in such an interpretation.
Defending Paul: A Response to Justin Best of Christian Truthers
Justin Best of the Christian Truthers YouTube channel released a video giving reasons why he thinks Paul was a false apostle. In this article, David Wilber responds to Justin’s arguments.
A Holy Diet
The apostle Peter gives an interesting commandment to Christians. He says that we are to be holy in ALL our conduct. What does that look like?
What is the Firstfruits Ceremony?
Connected to the Passover season is an incredible ceremony known as the firstfruits. In this article, David Wilber explores the meaning of this amazing ceremony.
God and the Problem of Evil and Suffering
In this article, we look at four questions related to the problem of evil and suffering: 1) Does the reality of evil and suffering disprove God’s existence? 2) Why do bad things happen to good people? 3) What are God’s answers to evil and suffering? 4) How are we to respond to the evil and suffering in our world?
When God Doesn't Heal
James teaches us that when we pray in faith for the sick to be healed, we can expect that they will be healed (James 5:15). But what if they aren’t?
The Old Testament Canon and the Pseudepigrapha
I respond respond to an article from a popular Internet blogger concerning whether pseudepigraphical literature such as Jubilees and 1 Enoch should be considered part of “Scripture.”
Who is the Son of Man in 1 Enoch 71:14?
In recent years, the Book of Enoch (also known as 1 Enoch) has become increasingly popular among some Christians, with many arguing that it should be regarded as inspired Scripture. While there are several reasons to reject that conclusion (as I outline in my book Pseudo-Scripture), one of the most significant is that the book contradicts Scripture regarding the identity of the Messiah. Indeed, the Book of Parables (1 Enoch 37–71), particularly 1 Enoch 71:14, identifies Enoch himself as the exalted Son of Man. This article presents the evidence for this reading of the text and addresses the objections commonly raised against it.
Does the Torah Prohibit Polygamy? An Examination of Leviticus 18:18
In this article, I argue that the Torah gives us a direct prohibition against the practice of polygamy in Leviticus 18:18.
When a Biblical “Day” Begins and Ends
Someone recently asked me about when the Bible says a day begins and ends. For those of us who observe the Sabbath and the biblical feast days, this is certainly a relevant question.