SERMONS & VIDEOS BY DAVID WILBER
Polygamy is a Sin: 3 Key Passages in the Torah Explained
Followers of the Messiah who adhere to the Bible's teachings on marriage and sexuality believe that marriage is a heterosexual, monogamous union. However, critics argue that the Old Testament does not condemn polygamy. Are they right? In this video, we examine three passages in the Torah that demonstrate the sinfulness of polygamy and address common objections from critics.
What the Bible Says About 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.
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. In this video, we demonstrate how the Bible upholds this marital form as the ideal standard. Afterward, we address a polygamy advocate's objections to this biblical concept.
Does Leviticus 18:18 Prohibit Polygamy?
Numerous scholars have argued that Leviticus 18:18 prohibits not just sororal polygyny (a polygamous marriage between a man and two women who are sisters) but polygamy generally. In this video, we unpack the historical and textual evidence that supports this view. We also address a polygamy advocate's objections to this interpretation.