ARTICLES BY DAVID WILBER
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?
Jesus Saved Israel Out Of Egypt (Jude 5)
Did Jesus exist before he was conceived in Mary’s womb? This article looks at a passage from Jude that may shed some light on that question.
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.
Christians and “Cancel Culture”
Modern society has invented its own means of defining morality and carrying out justice apart from God’s ways. How do we determine right from wrong? By whatever is culturally trendy, of course! How do we punish those who transgress society’s ever-changing and inconsistently enforced standards? Cancel Culture!
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?