Send us 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 ...
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Send us 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 ...
Send us 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 ...
Send us 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...
Send us 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...
Send us 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 h...
Send us 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...
Send us 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 ...
Send us 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 abo...
Send us 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”...
Send us 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”...
Send us a text In this episode, we respond to the bold claims made by Melissa Schilling Smith—aka “God’s Little Hummingbird”—about mainstream Christianity and biblical theology. Melissa accuses respected teachers of being false prophets and insists that Torah observance is required for Christians today. But is this view biblically accurate? We take a careful, respectful look at one of her videos and evaluate her claims in light of Scripture. This conversation matters—not just because of what’...
Send us a text The last half of Hebrews 10 contains a bold and timely message: because of Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice, believers now have full, confident access to God! This is a major turning point in the letter. After 9.5 chapters of deep theological teaching, the author of Hebrews pivots from doctrine to application. The message is bold and timely: because of Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice, believers now have full, confident access to God. No longer restricted by an earthly temple or...
Send us a text Meet Melissa Dougherty. Join us as she discusses her journey from New Thought beliefs to a deeper understanding of Biblical Christianity. She explores the differences between New Thought and New Age, the identity of Jesus, and the implications of these beliefs on modern Christianity. The discussion highlights the importance of critical thinking, the dangers of autonomy in spirituality, and the need for a solid understanding of the Gospel. In this conversation, Melissa Dougherty...
Send us a text Are Christians still under the Law of Moses? Should followers of Jesus today keep Torah commandments like the Sabbath, dietary restrictions, or temple sacrifices? In this episode, we take a clear and careful look at what the Bible teaches about the Mosaic Law, its purpose, and its fulfillment in Christ. We’ll explore how the Old Covenant law reveals God’s character, why it was given to Israel, and how the New Covenant changes everything for believers today. Whether you’ve wres...
Send us a text Are the teachings of the First Fruits of Zion ministry safe for your church? We speak with David Harris, Ph.D, a Jewish believer in Jesus, and pastor Randy Powell, an expert on FFOZ, on this question. Prof. Solberg gets their reaction to 5 video clips from FFOZ founder, Boaz Michael. The panel addresses the controversial claim of an “incomplete gospel,” analyzing the theological roots and consequences of such a belief. They highlight the dangers of Torah-centric teachin...
Send us a text In this episode, we test the teaching of a Hebrew Roots rabbi named Steve Berkson who teaches at Messianic Torah Observant Israel near Chattanooga, TN. Rabbi Berkson teaches, "It’s not works versus grace, it's works and grace." And he defines "grace" as merited favor, saying, "It's the opposite of what you were taught. How shocking is that? Another thing the church taught you backwards. It's merited favor. That's why works and grace go together. Because it's your works that mer...
Send us a text In this episode, we take a serious look at the popular YouTube channel @Truthunedited and its controversial “Testing Christianity” series by Ron Charles. With over 100 million views, his teachings are spreading confusion about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We examine his five-question "test" of Christianity and compare it directly to the Bible. Is his theology biblically sound—or spiritually dangerous? Join us as we confront false teaching, defend the Gospel, and pray...
Send us a text Let's look at 6 specific differences between our modern Western culture and the culture in which the Bible was written. Why? Because knowing these differences gives us a heightened awareness of the culture in which our Bible was written, which helps us better understand what the biblical authors wanted to communicate to us. Then, using those 6 specific differences, we'll examine the Kingdom of God (aka The Kingdom of Heaven) as it's taught in the Bible. I pray you find this tea...
Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Christian thinker, artist, and apologist FLAME, who spent nearly two decades in the Reformed Baptist tradition before embracing a deeper understanding of grace. Together, we explore how the biblical teaching on law, identity, and grace shapes not just theology, but how we engage culture, alternate belief systems like Hebrew Israelism, and the modern world with the hope of Christ. Learn more about FLAME at https://extranosacademy.com/. Defending ...
Send us a text Why don’t Christians offer animal sacrifices anymore? What makes Jesus’ sacrifice so unique—and final? What did it accomplish? In this episode, we dive into the first half of Hebrews 10, where the author brings his powerful argument to a climax: Jesus is the true form that the entire old covenant system only foreshadowed. If you've ever wrestled with questions about the law, the temple, or the forgiveness of sins, this study will help connect the dots and deepen your understand...
Send us a text Why do Christians celebrate Easter instead of Passover—especially when Jesus was crucified during Passover week? In this video, we unpack the powerful connections between Passover, the Last Supper, and the resurrection of Jesus. Discover seven ways the ancient feast of Passover foreshadowed the redemptive work of Christ and how the Last Supper transformed everything. Grab your Bible and join us for a fresh look at Holy Week through Hebrew eyes. Defending the Biblical Roots o...
Send us 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 ...
