SERMONS & VIDEOS BY DAVID WILBER
The Case for Biblical Apologetics
Jeromy of Lantern Media & Ministry interviews David Wilber about the importance of apologetics.
Life in Exile: Introduction to 1 Peter (1 Peter 1:1-2)
As we begin our Bible study through 1 Peter, we look at matters of authorship, original audience, and some of the broader themes of this letter.
Making Sense of Evil and Suffering
How do we reconcile God's goodness with the problem of evil and suffering?
Controversy Corner: Answering Objections from Pete Rambo
David Wilber speaks to author and theologian, J. K. McKee, about some of the criticisms they've received from blogger Pete Rambo on the topic of biblical egalitarianism.
Can Women Speak in Church? (1 Corinthians 14:34-35)
Does Paul say women aren't allowed to talk in church? In this teaching, we look at 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and address some common objections from critics of the Bible.
Was Jesus a Historical Person?
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 video looks at and answers some of his claims.
Does God Exist? - The Moral Argument
Does God exist? The existence of objective moral values and duties helps us answer this question.
The Lord’s Day Part 2: Sabbath and Sunday in History
As we learned in the first part of this teaching, the Bible does not support replacing Sabbath observance with Sunday observance. So, how did this change occur? How did we get to where we are now, with most Christians not keeping the Sabbath on the seventh day? This teaching will attempt to answer that question.
The Lord’s Day Part 1: Sabbath and Sunday in Scripture
It’s widely believed that the Lord’s Day (Sunday) has replaced the Sabbath for Christians. Pastor John MacArthur says the Sabbath “is gone” and “the new covenant has a completely different day.” But does Scripture support this idea?
The Powerful Role of Women in the Great Commission
Women have been oppressed, taken advantage of, and even limited in Kingdom work throughout history and even into today. But setting aside worldly culture and religious tradition, what does the Bible actually teach regarding the value and role of women in ministry and gospel work? Join me and Pd Vander Westhuizen in this lively discussion regarding God’s will for women.
Does the Bible Permit Drinking Alcohol?
What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol? We will look at this topic from two angles. First, we will see if there are any commandments concerning the consumption of alcohol. Second, we will see if the Bible offers us any wisdom regarding the consumption of alcohol, whether it is encouraged or discouraged.
Christians and the Dietary Laws: A Response to Dr. Michael Brown
Should Christians observe the dietary laws? I differ with Dr. Michael Brown's answer to this question, so I decided to interact with his arguments.
Why Then the Law? (Galatians 3:19-29)
"Why then the Law"? In other words, what was the purpose of the Law, the Torah? Paul answers that question in Galatians 3:19-29. Many have said this passage teaches that the Law was added temporarily and is now removed in light of Christ. But scholars have recently challenged that interpretation.
Is the Bible Anti-Woman? - Interview with Josh Peck
David Wilber joins Josh Peck to talk about what the Bible really says about women and how it relates to our current culture. Are God and the Bible unfair to women? Find out here!
The Son of Man in the Book of Enoch
Some confusion surrounds the Messiah figure of 1 Enoch, particularly in 1 Enoch 71:14 when this figure's identity is revealed. This teaching argues in favor of the plain reading of 1 Enoch 71:14 that identifies the patriarch Enoch as this figure.
Zach Bauer is wrong about 1 Enoch 71:14 and the “Son of Man”
In defense of his view that the Book of Enoch is "inspired Scripture," Zach Bauer claims that the patriarch Enoch is NOT identified as the Son of Man in 1 Enoch 71:14. He says that among "scholars worldwide," nobody says that the Book of Enoch identifies Enoch as a Messiah figure. In this video, I show how Zach's claim is demonstrably false and that scholars who study the Book of Enoch DO say precisely that.
Doing Justice: The Gospel vs. Critical Theory
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.
Excluded From the Assembly? (Deuteronomy 23:1-8)
Deuteronomy 23:1-8 states that some people are to be excluded from “the assembly of YHWH” for reasons beyond their control. How do we understand this difficult passage and reconcile it with other passages that clearly welcome these very people into the believing community of Israel?
Does God Exist? - The Design of the Universe
The question, “Does God Exist?” has long been pondered from the layman to the greatest scientists and scholars throughout history. When all things are considered, the odds of the universe and the fine-tuning necessary in order for it to have happened by chance is simply unbelievable…even to scientists.
What Is Sin?
Christians are not to continue living in sin (Romans 6:1-2). Our walk of faith is to be characterized by obedience. But what does that look like? How does the Bible define sin?