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This is a Bible-based, Christ-focused theology and apologetics podcast hosted by Professor R. L. Solberg. We talk theology and apologetics, test the claims of questionable teachers, and offer a range of Bible teachings, including verse-by-verse Bible studies.
The Biblical Roots Ministries is all about helping believers stay grounded in the truth of Scripture. Founded by Professor R. L. Solberg, our Christ-centered ministry is dedicated to creating faithful, Bible-based content that deepens your understanding of God’s Word and equips you to discern false teachings. We do this in two ways:
1. Dismantling false teachings – We take a systematic approach to breaking down ideas that challenge the sufficiency of Christ (2 Cor. 10:5), clearing away myths and misconceptions so believers can stand firm in the truth.
2. Building biblical literacy – Through Bible studies and teachings on biblical theology, interpretation (hermeneutics), and Bible history, we help believers dive deeper into Scripture and better understand it in its proper context.
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Send a text Enjoy this orderly yet passionate debate on the resolution: "Does Matthew 5:17-20 Teach that Christians Ought to Obey the Law of Moses?" Pastor Matthew Janzen argues in the affirmative, and Prof. R. L. Solberg argues in the negative. Both are followers of Jesus (Yeshua) who affirm the authority of the entire Bible—the Old Testament (Tanakh) and the New Testament (Brit Chadasha). Yet they take very different views of this critical passage from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. What did ...
Send a text In this episode, we take a step back from typical prophetic speculations and eschatological positions and ask a deeper question: Does a third temple fit the theology of the New Testament? Our journey begins by entering the first-century world of Jesus and His disciples, where the temple stood at the very center of Jewish life and covenant faithfulness. From there, we trace how the New Testament interprets the destruction of that temple—and what it means that Jesus called Himself...
Send a text Are Messianic Judaism and Hebrew Roots the same thing? What about Torah-observant Christians, Torah-keeping believers, or the broader “Hebraic Roots” movement? In this video, we carefully compare Messianic Judaism and Hebrew Roots, while also addressing the other labels people often hear. Where do these movements overlap? Where do they differ—especially regarding the Torah, the New Covenant, and the person and work of Jesus? If you’ve been confused by the terminology or unsure h...
Send a text First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ) is often described as a ministry that helps Christians reconnect with the Jewish roots of their faith—but are their teachings biblically sound? In this new video, we carefully examine their theology, focusing on the underlying hermeneutical framework and their elevation of Torah over Christ, and test it against Scripture. By engaging directly with their published materials and testing their claims against Scripture, we explain why their approach ultimat...
Send a text What begins as a sincere desire to understand the Jewish roots of the Christian faith can, in some cases, drift into something far more complicated. In this video, we explore the progression many believers experience as curiosity about the Torah slowly shifts from healthy study to imposed obligation. By tracing common stages within Torahism (aka Hebrew Roots Movement, Torah-keeping, Torah-observant Christianity) we examine why this trajectory can lead to confusion, division, and...
Send a text In Part 17 of our verse-by-verse study through Hebrews, the author turns from warning to encouragement. After some of the most sobering passages in the letter, he reminds his readers of the hope they confessed, the suffering they endured, and the confidence they must not throw away. We’ll see how drawing near to God, holding fast to our hope, and encouraging one another are grounded not in our faithfulness, but in God’s. This is a call to endurance—rooted in Christ, sustained by p...
Send a text Recorded Dec 20, 2025 - Enjoy the final episode in our teaching series, "The Biblical Roots of Christmas." This week, we turn to the celebration of Christmas itself—asking not only what we celebrate, but why. We’ll explore how the fulfillment found in Jesus Christ naturally gives rise to joyful remembrance, how the early people of God marked God’s redemptive acts, and what Scripture teaches us about honoring Christ through meaningful celebration. Let’s rediscover together why Chr...
Send a text Recorded Dec 13, 2025 - Enjoy episode 3 of our 4-week teaching series, The Biblical Roots of Christmas. This week, we turn from promise to fulfillment, exploring how the hopes of Israel find their “Yes” in Jesus Christ. We’ll examine how the birth of Christ fulfills the Law and the Prophets, why the Incarnation stands at the center of God’s redemptive plan, and what it means to say that in Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah has finally come. The Biblical Roots Ministries Our we...
Send a text Recorded Dec 6, 2025. The 2nd episode of our 4-week teaching series, "The Biblical Roots of Christmas." This week, we turn to the great storyline of Scripture to examine the promises and prophecies that set the stage for the birth of Christ. From Eden to Abraham to the prophets of Israel, we trace the unfolding hope of a coming Redeemer and explore how the Incarnation fulfills God’s ancient covenant promises. Bring your Bibles and your questions, and let’s rediscover together how ...
Send a text (Recorded Nov 29, 2025) This is the first episode of our 4-week teaching series, "The Biblical Roots of Christmas." In this session, we explore why Christmas was needed in the first place and begin uncovering the deep biblical foundations of the Incarnation. Bring your Bibles and your questions, and let’s dig into Scripture together and rediscover the wonder behind the season. Each week leading up to Christmas, we'll touch on a different aspect of the world's most celebrated holid...
Send a text In this Bible study, we take a close look at Colossians 2:16–17—one of the most misunderstood passages among Hebrew Roots teachers. Paul’s words about festivals, new moons, Sabbaths, and the “shadow vs. substance” point us straight to the sufficiency of Christ and the freedom of the New Covenant. If you’ve been confused by Torah-keeping claims or you’re trying to help a friend caught in Hebrew Roots theology, this walkthrough of Colossians 2 will give you the clarity and biblical...
Send a text In Part 16 of our verse-by-verse Hebrews study, we step into the “Hall of Faith” in Hebrews 11. The writer has just warned his readers not to drift, harden, fall away, or shrink back — now he shows them what persevering faith looks like. We’ll see how Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Israel at the Red Sea, Rahab, the judges, the prophets — even the unnamed, persecuted saints “of whom the world was not worthy” — were all trusting the same God we trust today. And here’s the...
Send a text There are just some common, persistent Hebrew Roots claims—I would even call them “biblical myths,” because they’re so clearly untrue, yet they’re continually repeated and still believed. In this video, we explore and debunk four such claims made by Hebrew Roots (Torah-observant) teachers—claims that often lead believers into confusion and division. In fact, we will interact with actual clips from a Hebrew roots teacher named Melissa Smith (aka God's Little Hummingbird). Using Sc...
Send a text In part 4 of this compelling series from Biblical Roots Ministries, we ask the big question: What does all this amazing history and theology mean for us today? Why does it matter? Discover how God's grand story connects directly to your life and faith today. This is more than just ancient history—it's your story. Join host Prof. R. L. Solberg as he reveals our spiritual family history, showing how the Old and New Testaments form one cohesive narrative of redemption. Watch the fu...
Send a text In part 3 of this compelling series from Biblical Roots Ministries, we step into the New Testament and the New Covenant and examine the many incredible ways that Jesus fulfills all that had been whispered, prophesied, and promised about him in the Old Testament. Discover how God's grand story connects directly to your life and faith today. This is more than just ancient history—it's your story. Join host Prof. R. L. Solberg as he reveals our spiritual family history, showing how ...
Send a text God's Grand Story: Two Testaments, One Gospel is a teaching of The Biblical Roots Ministries, where we take a journey through the entire Bible, tracing the crimson thread of the Gospel through the Old and New Testaments, and exploring how amazing and cohesive God's grand story of redemption really is and what it means for us today. Here is part 2 of that teaching by Prof. R. L. Solberg, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. (Recorded live on August 11, 2025, at Gr...
Send a text God's Grand Story: Two Testaments, One Gospel is a teaching of The Biblical Roots Ministries where we take a journey through the entire Bible, tracing the crimson thread of the Gospel through the Old and New Testaments, and exploring how amazing and cohesive God's grand story of redemption really is and what it means for us today. Here is part 1 of that teaching by Prof. R. L. Solberg, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. (Recorded live on August 11, 2025, at Gra...
Send a text I've had a chance to reflect on my recent debate with Melissa Smith, who goes by “God’s Little Hummingbird.” I suppose it was successful in the sense that I was able to get Melissa to admit publicly some of her more extreme beliefs about the Bible in a way that I think most folks hadn’t heard before. For example, how she doesn’t believe that the New Testament has the same level of authority as the Old Testament, and how Paul’s letters are just letters. So, if you truly care about ...
Send a text Professor R. L. Solberg participated in a livestreamed debate with Torah teacher Melissa Schilling Smith (aka God's Little Hummingbird) on How the Sinai Law Applies to Followers of Jesus. The discussion was moderated by Melissa's friend, Scott Harwell, who also hosted the debate on his YouTube channel. Both agree that salvation is by grace through faith alone, but they differ on what obedience looks like under the New Covenant. The conversation covers the meaning of “new” in...
Send a text Professor R. L. Solberg participated in a livestreamed debate with Torah teacher Melissa Schilling Smith (aka God's Little Hummingbird) on How the Sinai Law Applies to Followers of Jesus. The discussion was moderated by Melissa's friend, Scott Harwell, who also hosted the debate on his YouTube channel. Both agree that salvation is by grace through faith alone, but they differ on what obedience looks like under the New Covenant. The conversation covers the meaning of “new” in...
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