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Love and the Law: A Pronomian Reading of John 14:15 (Interview w/ Dr. Benjamin Szumskyj)

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Love and the Law: A Pronomian Reading of John 14:15 (Interview w/ Dr. Benjamin Szumskyj)

Jesus told his disciples, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” But what exactly did he mean his commandments? Was he referring only to the commandment to love, only to the teachings given during his earthly ministry, or also to the commandments found in the Torah (Law of Moses)? That is the subject of the new book by Dr. Benjamin Szumskyj titled Love and the Law: A Pronomian Pocket Guide to John 14:15. I’m excited to have Dr. Szumskyj with us to today discuss his book on this important verse.

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It is Not "Satanic" to Agree with the Apostolic Decree

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It is Not "Satanic" to Agree with the Apostolic Decree

A popular account on X (formerly Twitter) recently labeled me a “Judaizer” for agreeing with the Apostolic Decree in Acts 15:20. Other folks then piled on, calling me “Satanic,” a “heretic,” and all sorts of other names. In this video, I’ll explain why it should not be controversial to believe that the four commandments of the Apostolic Decree are still relevant. As I’ll demonstrate, these four commandments are consistently affirmed throughout the New Testament and early Christian writings.

Set Free on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10–17)

Set Free on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10–17)

In the Gospels, we see that Yeshua (Jesus) often chose to heal people on the Sabbath. Though some interpret these occasions as a challenge to the Sabbath itself, Yeshua’s words and actions actually reveal what true Sabbath observance is supposed to look like. In this message, David Wilber focuses on a specific example of healing in Luke 13:10–17 and what it teaches us about Yeshua’s perspective on the Sabbath.

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Did Peter's Vision in Acts 10 Abolish God's Food Laws? (Interview w/ R. M. Bailey)

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Did Peter's Vision in Acts 10 Abolish God's Food Laws? (Interview w/ R. M. Bailey)

Did God revoke his food laws? Did he abolish the distinction between clean and unclean animals? Many argue that he did based on Peter’s vision in Acts chapter 10. However, recent scholarship is challenging that interpretation. In his new book, Whom God Has Made Clean: A Pronomian Pocket Guide to Acts 10:9–15, my guest, R. M. Bailey, argues that Peter’s vision isn’t about food at all. Bailey challenges popular antinomian interpretations and offers a pronomian reading that better fits both the immediate context and the broader biblical narrative. I’m excited to talk to him about this important passage.

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"Nothing is Unclean"? Examining Romans 14:14 (Interview w/ Rob Vanhoff)

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"Nothing is Unclean"? Examining Romans 14:14 (Interview w/ Rob Vanhoff)

What did Paul mean in Romans 14:14 when he wrote, "nothing is unclean in itself"? Did he believe that the Torah's distinction between clean and unclean food had been erased? Or is he talking about something else entirely? Joining me today to discuss this is Rob Vanhoff. He is a biblical scholar, author, and instructor at TelosTorah Bible Academy. I'm excited to have Rob with us to talk about this passage.

Does the Torah Speak to the Value of the Unborn? (Interview w/ Dr. Carmen Imes)

Does the Torah Speak to the Value of the Unborn? (Interview w/ Dr. Carmen Imes)

What does the Torah say about the value of the unborn? There is an interesting law in Exodus 21:22-25 that speaks to this question. Here to discuss this with me is Dr. Carmen Imes, an Old Testament scholar, author, and Associate Professor at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. She’s currently working on a commentary on Exodus and brings valuable insights into this important passage. We also explore how this passage informs contemporary debates about abortion.

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Paul Does Not Condemn the Biblical Calendar in Galatians 4:10 | A Response to Steven Anderson

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Paul Does Not Condemn the Biblical Calendar in Galatians 4:10 | A Response to Steven Anderson

In Galatians 4:8–11, Paul rebukes the Galatians for observing “days and months and seasons and years.” What exactly does Paul mean by this phrase? The standard antinomian view, represented by Pastor Steven Anderson, is that this is a reference to the biblical calendar outlined in the Law of Moses. Thus, Paul is condemning the observance of the Sabbath and biblical festivals, or so the argument goes. But is that really what this passage teaches? In this video, we take a closer look at the context and historical background of Galatians 4:10. In contrast to Pastor Anderson, I contend that Paul is not chastising the Galatians for observing the biblical calendar, but for something entirely different.

Ian Carroll is Wrong about the Scofield Bible

Ian Carroll is Wrong about the Scofield Bible

Ian Carroll recently claimed that the Rothschild family commissioned Cyrus Scofield to create a new, pro-Jewish version of the Bible—the “Scofield Bible”—to dupe evangelicals into supporting Israel and the Jewish people. The problem, however, is that Carroll’s theory has zero evidence and is purely a product of his own fevered imagination, as I explain.

Sabbath-Keeping Baptists? Meet the Seventh Day Baptists (Interview w/ Nicholas J. Kersten)

Sabbath-Keeping Baptists? Meet the Seventh Day Baptists (Interview w/ Nicholas J. Kersten)

It is widely acknowledged that the earliest Christians observed the seventh-day Sabbath in obedience to the Fourth Commandment. What is less often acknowledged is that there have always been Christian communities that continued to honor the seventh-day Sabbath throughout history. One such community is the Seventh Day Baptists, which emerged from the Protestant Reformation. I am excited to be speaking with Nicolas Kersten, the Director of Education and History for the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference, to learn more about this Sabbatarian Christian tradition.

Meeting Paul the Weird Apostle (Interview w/ Ryan Lambert)

Meeting Paul the Weird Apostle (Interview w/ Ryan Lambert)

Should we make Paul "weird" again? My guest Ryan Lambert argues that we should. But what does that mean? In his new book, "The Weird Apostle," Ryan invites us to rediscover the historical Paul, a faithful Torah observant Jew. While this picture of Paul might feel "weird" from a modern Western standpoint, it offers a more accurate understanding of who Paul really was. I'm excited to have Ryan with us to discuss his book.

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A Change in the Law (Hebrews 7:12)

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A Change in the Law (Hebrews 7:12)

In Hebrews 7:12, the author announces, “For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well.” Many have taken this to mean that the Levitical priesthood and the entire Law of Moses has been overturned. But is that really what the author of Hebrews is saying? Actually, there are some major problems with this interpretation.

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James Understood the Gospel. Matt McMillen Does Not.

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James Understood the Gospel. Matt McMillen Does Not.

A Christian TikTok/Instagram influencer named Matt McMillen claims that James did not fully appreciate the Messiah’s work on the cross and did not understand the gospel. He bases this claim on James’s affirmation of the ongoing validity of the Law of Moses, which McMillen views as conflicting with the Gospel. In this video, I interact with McMillen's objections.

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Keep Torah Better Than the Scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 5:20)

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Keep Torah Better Than the Scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 5:20)

Jesus taught that the Law of Moses is not abolished (Matthew 5:17), that it will remain in force for as long as heaven and earth endure (Matthew 5:18), and that his followers must obey and teach it (Matthew 5:19). Now, in Matthew 5:20, he demands that his followers surpass the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. But what does it mean to surpass their righteousness? In this video, we will explore this question in detail.

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Developing Biblical Friendships | Pronomian Scholarship (Interview w/ Dr. Benjamin Szumskyj

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Developing Biblical Friendships | Pronomian Scholarship (Interview w/ Dr. Benjamin Szumskyj

Are our friendships important to God? How do we build deep, meaningful friendships rooted in faith and Scripture? I’m excited to explore these questions today with Dr. Benjamin Szumskyj. In his recent book, Dr. Szumskyj reflects on how we can cultivate godly friendships, drawing inspiration from the bond between David and Jonathan in Scripture. He also shares his perspective on Pronomian (pro-Law/Torah) theology, and his experience advocating for this this view within the academic world. I hope you’re blessed by the discussion.

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