Did I Win My Debate With R. L. Solberg on Acts 15?
Did I win my debate with R. L. Solberg on Acts 15? Some of Solberg’s followers have conceded that my position was “technically right,” but they argue that I still failed to establish the debate proposition. In this brief recap, I respond to that objection, explain why the Apostolic Decree required Gentile believers to keep commandments from the Law of Moses, and clarify my use of early Christian writers such as Justin Martyr.
Resources on Acts 15:
DEBATE: Did the Apostles Require Gentiles to Keep Torah in Acts 15? (David Wilber vs. R. L. Solberg)
Frostad, Benjamin. “He Made No Distinction: Gentiles and the Role of Torah in Acts 15.” Master’s Thesis, Briercrest Seminary, 2021.
Wilber, David. “The Jerusalem Council: Applying the Torah to Gentiles (Acts 15).” Sermon at Founded in Truth Messianic Fellowship. Video, 51:35. August 25, 2025.
Wilber, David. “It Is Not ‘Satanic’ to Agree with the Apostolic Decree.” Video, 14:23. August 7, 2025.
About David Wilber
David Wilber is an author, Bible teacher, and CEO of Pronomian Publishing LLC. He has written several books and numerous theological articles, with his work appearing in outlets such as the Christian Post and the Journal of Biblical Theology. David has spoken at churches and conferences across the nation and has served as a researcher and Bible teacher for a number of Messianic and Christian ministries…
David Wilber
David Wilber is an author, Bible teacher, Messianic/Christian apologist, and joint CEO of Pronomian Publishing LLC. He has written several books, including his most recent work, "Remember the Sabbath: What the New Testament Says About Sabbath Observance for Christians." In addition to his books, David has written numerous theological articles for various publications and websites. David lives in Lake Wylie, SC, with his wife and two children. His articles and teachings can be found at DavidWilber.com.