SERMONS & VIDEOS BY DAVID WILBER
The Law and the Promise (Interview w/ Jonathan A. Brown)
Is the Law contrary to God’s promise? According to Paul in Galatians 3:21, the answer is no. However, many Christians interpret Paul’s letter to the Galatians in the exact opposite way. Galatians is often regarded as the definitive rejection of Torah observance for believers. But is that view biblical? That’s the subject of the new book, “The Law and the Promise: A Pronomian Pocket Guide to Galatians 3–4” by Jonathan Brown. I’m excited to have Jonathan with us to discuss his book and why we should take seriously Paul’s own answer to this question.
Jesus and the Law of Moses (Interview w/ Dr. Paul Sloan)
What if Jesus’s disputes with other teachers over the Law of Moses weren’t about criticizing legalism or external rituals? What if, as the authoritative interpreter of the Law, Jesus was actually criticizing misinterpretation and transgression? In his new book, Jesus and the Law of Moses, Dr. Paul Sloan offers a fresh perspective on how the Gospels depict Jesus’s teaching on the Law—and this perspective challenges some common assumptions about Jesus’s relationship to the Law. I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Sloan to the channel to discuss his book.
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.
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.
James, Paul, and the the Law of Moses in Acts 21:20-26 (Interview w/ Dr. G. Scott McKenzie)
Did the apostle Paul teach believers to abandon the Law of Moses? In Acts 21, we see a rumor circulating that he did, which prompts James to propose a plan for Paul to debunk this rumor and set the record straight. What does this passage reveal about Paul’s stance on the Law of Moses? My guest, Dr. G. Scott McKenzie, explores these questions in his recent book, “Walking Orderly, Keeping the Law.” In his book, Dr. McKenzie examines Acts 21 and critiques traditional antinomian interpretations that seek to deny its clear pronomian implications. I’m excited to have Dr. McKenzie with us to discuss his work, and I hope this interview blesses you.
The Old Testament Law for Christians (Interview w/ Dr. Richard Averbeck)
Is the Old Testament Law—the Torah—relevant to Christians today? My guest, Dr. Richard Averbeck, says that it is. In his recent book, The Old Testament Law for the Life of the Church, Dr. Averbeck makes the case that the Law of Moses remains in effect for Christians today. I’m excited to have him with us to discuss his book.
Did Jesus Invalidate the Torah’s Food Laws in Mark 7:1-23? (Interview w/ Dr. Logan Williams)
Did Jesus abolish the distinction between permitted (clean) and prohibited (unclean) food in the Torah? Many say that he did based on his interaction with the Pharisees in Mark 7:1-23. However, Dr. Logan Williams challenges this antinomian reading of Mark 7:1-23 and offers a more plausible interpretation.
Do Messianic Jews Preach a False Gospel?
A YouTuber recently condemned Messianic Jews and other Pronomian Christians, claiming they teach a "false Gospel" due to their belief in the continued validity of the Law of Moses. However, the implications of this YouTuber's antinomian theology ultimately result in condemning the Messiah and the apostles themselves.
Setting the Record Straight: Paul and the Law of Moses (Acts 21:17-26)
Did the apostle Paul teach believers to abandon the Law of Moses? In Acts 21:17-26, there was a popular rumor going around that he did. In this video, we look at how Paul sets the record straight regarding his position on the Torah.
Peter's Warning About the Antinomians Who Twist Paul's Letters (2 Peter 3:15-17)
In 2 Peter 3:15-17, Peter warns that Paul’s letters contain content that is “hard to understand” and which “the ignorant and unstable” misinterpret. He then connects the mishandling of Paul’s letters to “lawless people.” In this video, I argue that 2 Peter 3:15-17 represents Peter’s warning regarding antinomians (individuals who reject God’s law) who misinterpret passages in Paul’s letters to advocate for lawlessness.
The Sabbath is NOT a "Demonic Doctrine": Addressing Pastor Greg Locke's Antinomian Errors
Pastor Greg Locke recently preached a sermon in which he stated that God's command to observe the Sabbath is a "demonic doctrine." This is my response.
Yahweh is not a "donkey god"
Joshua Karvelis of "Sons of God Ministries" claims that Yahweh is symbolized by the donkey and that, when the gospel writers depict Jesus riding a donkey, they meant to teach that Jesus has defeated Yahweh. This is my response.
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?
Paul was not an antinomian!
Paul affirmed the Torah's enduring validity and expected his readers to abide by the Torah's commandments, which is not what we would expect if he were antinomian.