SERMONS & VIDEOS BY DAVID WILBER
How Christianity Went from Sabbath to Sunday
In this short video (6 minutes), we give a historical overview of the transition from Sabbath to Sunday in Christianity.
Dr. Jason Staples on Peter's Vision in Acts 10
On this episode of Scholars on Scripture, we hear from Dr. Jason Staples regarding the meaning of Peter's vision in Acts 10. Does this vision prove that God abolished the Torah's food laws?
The Spirit Poured Out: Living in the Future Today
Join David Wilber as he explores the significance of the Holy Spirit being poured out on the day of Shavuot / Pentecost and the launch of the New Creation. Does the Holy Spirit enable believers to…travel to the future?
Testing the Lilith Myth: Did Adam Have Another Wife?
Where did the Lilith myth come from? Is there anything in the Bible that suggests Adam had another wife named Lilith before Eve? We answer these questions in this short teaching.
Does the Sabbath commandment apply to Christians? (A Response to Dr. Frank Turek)
Dr. Frank Turek argues that the Sabbath commandment does not apply to Christians because it is not repeated in the New Testament and is part of the "Old Covenant." This is my response.
Is Luke-Acts History?
Justin from “Bullet Holes in the Bible” claims that there is no evidence that the account of Luke-Acts is based on eyewitness testimony. This is my response.
Making Sense of the Conquest of Canaan
Did God command Israel to commit genocide? If God is loving and merciful, how should we understand his command to kill the Canaanites? In this message given at Messiah’s New Life Tabernacle in June of 2021, we try to make sense of the conquest of Canaan and answer some of the difficult questions about these biblical passages.
Can we reconcile the God of love with the God of wrath?
A popular TikTok influencer complains that God's love and his wrath are incompatible. Can we reconcile the God of love with the God of wrath? I share some thoughts in this short video.
Dan McClellan is wrong about Ezekiel 20:25-26
Dr. Dan McClellan thinks that Ezekiel 20:25-26 is proof that, at one time, the Torah commanded that children be sacrificed to Israel’s God. In this short video, I explain why he is wrong.
Life After Loss: Coping with Grief
Grieving the loss of a loved one is painful, but it is not hopeless. Although we never really “move on” when someone we love dies, we can be comforted and strengthened as we adjust to life after loss.
What Scripture Says About Same-Sex Relationships (An Interview with Dr. Michael Brown)
I had the honor of interviewing biblical scholar and author, Dr. Michael Brown, regarding what Scripture says about homosexual practice. In this interview, Dr. Brown makes the case that the Bible condemns homosexual practice and provides thoughtful responses to objections from modern critics.
Be Doers of the Word: Does James Affirm the Torah’s Validity?
In this teaching, I argue that James' command to "be doers of the word" is a direct command to obey Torah, including the aspects of Torah that many might label "ceremonial."
Dr. Jesper Svartvik on Hebrews 8:13
On this episode of Scholars on Scripture, we hear from Dr. Jesper Svartvik on Hebrews 8:13. Does this verse teach that the Torah and Old Testament are done away with? Or is there a better interpretation?
Dr. Paul Sloan on Matthew 5:17
On this episode of Scholars on Scripture, we hear from Dr. Paul Sloan regarding what Jesus meant when he said he came to fulfill the Law.
Speaking in Tongues Part 2: Have Tongues Ceased?
Has the gift of tongues ceased, or is it still relevant for today? We explore that question
Was Horus born on Christmas? Jim Staley and the value of verifying sources
Jim Staley's new documentary, December 25th on Trial, teaches us an important lesson about checking sources and presenting accurate information.
Speaking in Tongues Part 1: Human Languages or Ecstatic Utterances?
The subject of speaking in tongues is highly debated among believers today. What was Paul referring to in 1 Corinthians 14? Was it different than what happened in Acts 2? Is speaking in tongues referring to human languages? Ecstatic Utterances? Something else?
Dead to the Law? (Romans 7:1-6)
In this short video, we examine what Paul meant when he said that believers are “dead to the law.” Are interpreters like Andy Stanley correct in saying that the law has no say in the life of Christians?
Did Jesus Do Away With the Old Testament Law?
In this short video, we examine the popular claim that Jesus did away with the Old Testament Law. What did Jesus actually say about the Law’s ongoing relevance?
Why Apologetics Matters
Apologetics is about equipping believers with the knowledge, arguments, and evidence they need to be able to defend their faith. But apologetics isn’t just intellectual brain candy. It is also one of the ways we walk out our love for god and our neighbor.