It is widely acknowledged that the earliest Christians observed the seventh-day Sabbath in obedience to the Fourth Commandment. What is less often acknowledged is that there have always been Christian communities that continued to honor the seventh-day Sabbath throughout history. One such community is the Seventh Day Baptists, which emerged from the Protestant Reformation. I am excited to be speaking with Nicolas Kersten, the Director of Education and History for the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference, to learn more about this Sabbatarian Christian tradition.

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Joe Rogan recently welcomed Christian scholar and apologist Wes Huff to his podcast for a three-hour discussion on Christianity and the Bible. In this video, I want to highlight a great point Wes made about the Sabbath and the Law of Moses.

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Should we make Paul "weird" again? My guest Ryan Lambert argues that we should. But what does that mean? In his new book, "The Weird Apostle," Ryan invites us to rediscover the historical Paul, a faithful Torah observant Jew. While this picture of Paul might feel "weird" from a modern Western standpoint, it offers a more accurate understanding of who Paul really was. I'm excited to have Ryan with us to discuss his book.

A Christian TikTok/Instagram influencer named Matt McMillen claims that the apostle 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.

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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.

Are our friendships important to God? How do we build deep, meaningful friendships rooted in faith and Scripture? I’m excited to explore these questions today with Dr. Benjamin Szumskyj. In his recent book, Dr. Szumskyj reflects on how we can cultivate godly friendships, drawing inspiration from the bond between David and Jonathan in Scripture. He also shares his perspective on Pronomian (pro-Law/Torah) theology, and his experience advocating for this this view within the academic world. I hope you’re blessed by the discussion.

A YouTuber named Andrew Schumacher recently published a hit piece where he tries to discredit me for my use of scholarly resources, accusing me of appealing to scholars in a misleading way. This isn’t the kind of video I typically enjoy making, but I believe it’s important to address for the reasons I explain in the video. Here, I respond to Andrew’s claims point by point. I hope this will be helpful and encouraging to you!

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What are the biblical festivals, and how are they relevant to Christians today? How do holidays like Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles point to the Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) and his work of redemption? My guest today is Jon Horton, a Messianic believer and podcaster who has been studying these festivals and their significance. I’m excited to have him with us to discuss this topic.

After declaring that he did not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to fulfill them, and that the whole Law of Moses will remain in effect as long as heaven and earth exist (Matthew 5:17-18), Jesus urges his followers to obey and teach the Torah’s commandments (Matthew 5:19). In this video, we will look at Matthew 5:19 and unpack Jesus's warning against disregarding the Torah's commandments and his call to be great in the kingdom by doing and teaching them. We will also address the claim that Jesus was not referring to the Torah's commandments in Matthew 5:19 and explore why the context contradicts that interpretation.

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Does the Epistle to the Hebrews teach supersessionism? Does the author suggest that the Messiah’s priesthood and sacrifice have replaced the Levitical Priesthood and animal sacrifices? Traditionally, many have argued yes, citing passages that mention a “change” in the law and that describe the first covenant as becoming obsolete. However, a growing number of scholars are challenging the supersessionist readings of those passages. My guest today, D. Thomas Lancaster, has recently authored a commentary arguing for a post-supersessionist approach to Hebrews. I’m excited to have him with us to explore this perspective on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

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