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Are Christians required to keep the Law of Moses? Is the seventh-day Sabbath still binding under the New Covenant, or was it fulfilled in Christ? In this conversation, host Mike Colburn sits down with Dr. R. L. Solberg, author of Torahism and founder of The Biblical Roots Ministries, to work through the questions his audience asks him about most: the law, the Sabbath, the New Covenant, and what changed when Jesus said, "It is finished."

Dr. Solberg has spent years answering the Hebrew Roots, Torah-keeping, and Messianic movements. Those arguments turn out to be the mirror image of what so many of us inherited in Adventism. If you've ever been told that "sin is the transgression of the law," that the Ten Commandments are what's written on our hearts, or that keeping the Sabbath is a test of loyalty to God, this one is for you.

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What if Christmas felt sacred again? Full of Grace and Truth, the new book from award-winning author R. L. Solberg, invites you to rediscover the biblical story at the heart of the season. Available now in paperback and Kindle, with all proceeds supporting The Biblical Roots Ministries. Get your copy today on Amazon.com.

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A popular claim these days is that God prohibited pork, shellfish, and other animals because they're unhealthy, unclean scavengers, or dangerous for human consumption. But is that actually what the Bible says?

In this video, Dr. Solberg examines a viral claim that the dietary laws of Leviticus 11 were given for health reasons and test that idea against Scripture itself. He looks at the biblical meaning of "clean" and "unclean," explores the Hebrew concepts of ritual purity, and examines the reason God explicitly gives for Israel's food laws.

Were the dietary restrictions primarily about nutrition? Were they intended for all humanity? Why were Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Noah allowed to eat foods that would later be restricted under the Mosaic Covenant? And what does the Torah itself say about the purpose of these commandments?

Rather than relying on modern Hebrew Roots and other Torah-observant movement theories, let's go directly to the biblical text and let Scripture speak for itself. 

Topics covered:
• Leviticus 11 and the prohibition of pork
• The Hebrew words ṭāhôr (clean) and ṭāmēʾ (unclean)
• Ritual purity versus health regulations
• Why Israel's dietary laws were given
• Leviticus 20:25–26 and being "set apart"
• Genesis 9 and the pre-Sinai diet
• Common misconceptions about biblical food laws
• Hebrew Roots claims examined in light of Scripture

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In this video, Dr. R. L. Solberg carefully examines Tom Bradford's teaching on the Trinity and compares it to the teaching of Scripture. Bradford argues that the traditional doctrine of the Trinity developed later in church history and does not accurately reflect the biblical picture of God. But is that claim supported by the Bible?

We'll examine key passages from both the Old and New Testaments, explore what Christians have historically meant by the doctrine of the Trinity, and test Bradford's claims against the biblical text itself. Along the way, we'll discuss the deity of Christ, the eternal Sonship of Jesus, the incarnation, adoptionism, modalism, and why precise theological language matters.

This study is not about attacking people. It's about following the Berean principle of testing every teaching against Scripture.

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Mr. Bradford's Full Teaching
Is the Trinity taught in the Bible and why does it matter? (From Dr. Solberg)
Is Jesus God? (From Dr. Solberg)

Topics Covered in this Episode
Is the Trinity taught in the Bible?
Did the early church invent the Trinity?
Is Jesus eternally the Son of God?
What is adoptionism?
Does Tom Bradford's teaching align with Scripture?
Biblical evidence for the deity of Christ
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the New Testament
Common misunderstandings about Trinitarian theology

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:13 The Early Church & the Trinity
14:09 The Three Person Concept
19:34 The Deity of Christ
45:33 What does the Doctrine of the Trinity teach?

Whether you're exploring Christianity, wrestling with questions about the Trinity, or evaluating Bradford's teaching for yourself, I hope this study helps you think carefully and biblically about one of the most important doctrines of the Christian faith.

Scripture discussed: Genesis 1, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6, John 1, John 8, Matthew 28:19, Philippians 2, Hebrews 1–2, and more.

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#christiandoctrine
#apologetics
#heresies
#theology

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In this final chapter of Hebrews, Dr. R. L. Solberg walks verse-by-verse through Hebrews 13, unpacking the book’s closing exhortations about Christian love, hospitality, persecution, contentment, spiritual leadership, and enduring faith in Jesus Christ. This in-depth Bible study explores the famous “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” passage, the meaning of going “outside the camp,” the superiority of Christ over the old covenant system, and the powerful closing benediction centered on the blood of the eternal covenant.

This study also examines key themes running throughout the entire Book of Hebrews, including the New Covenant, the finished work of Christ, the priesthood of Jesus, perseverance in faith, and why believers are called to hold fast to the Gospel rather than return to the old covenant shadows fulfilled in Christ. Ideal for Christians studying Hebrews, New Covenant theology, the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, and the sufficiency of Jesus’ sacrifice.

00:00 Introduction
00:20 Hebrews 13:1–6 (Let Love Continue)
17:28 Hebrews 13:7–17 (A Final Warning)
50:58 Hebrews 13:20–25 -(Benediction and Final Greetings)

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Are Christians still under God’s law… or has something changed?
A Livestream from Douglas Hamp Ministries

In this conversation, Dr. Robert L. Solberg and Dr. Douglas Hamp tackle one of the most debated questions in the Church today: How should Christians relate to the law—without falling into legalism or losing it altogether?

Some believe the law has been fulfilled and is no longer applicable. Others argue that God’s instructions still matter and were never meant to be discarded. But what did Jesus actually teach? And how do we understand passages like Romans 10:4 and Matthew 5 in context?

This isn’t about winning an argument—it’s about seeking clarity.

In this episode, we explore:
God's New Covenant
The Relationship between Israel and the Church
Why sincere Christians come to very different conclusions

Our goal is simple: to pursue truth with humility and keep the conversation honest, respectful, and grounded in Scripture.
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