David Wilber

Origen’s Commentary on Romans offers a fascinating perspective on the Apostolic Decree in Acts 15. Rather than seeing the Jerusalem Council as setting aside the Torah for Gentile believers, Origen argues that the apostles looked to the Torah itself to determine what God required of Gentiles. This video explores his reasoning concerning blood, strangled meat, and circumcision, and what it might contribute to the larger question of Gentile Torah observance.www.davidwilber.com

In recent years, the Book of Enoch (also known as 1 Enoch) has become increasingly popular among some Christians, with many arguing that it should be regarded as inspired Scripture. While there are several reasons to reject that conclusion, one of the most significant is that the book contradicts Scripture regarding the identity of the Messiah. Indeed, the Book of Parables (1 Enoch 37–71), particularly 1 Enoch 71:14, identifies Enoch himself as the exalted Son of Man. This video presents the evidence for this reading of the text and addresses the objections commonly raised against it.Get your copy of Pseudo-Scripture here.www.davidwilber.com

Mary’s perpetual virginity was taught very early and remained the mainstream Christian position for well over a thousand years. Yet most Protestants today reject it because they believe Scripture clearly shows that Mary did not remain a virgin after giving birth to Jesus. I think this history offers an instructive parallel to the question of Sabbath observance. How much weight should longstanding Christian tradition carry when it seems to conflict with a straightforward reading of Scripture?

Did the apostles require Gentile believers to keep the Law of Moses (Torah) in Acts 15? David Wilber and R. L. Solberg debate the Jerusalem Council, the Apostolic Decree, and the biblical role of Torah for Gentile believers.Resources on Acts 15:Frostad, Benjamin. “He Made No Distinction: Gentiles and the Role of Torah in Acts 15.” Master’s Thesis, Briercrest Seminary, 2021.Wilber, David. “The Jerusalem Council: Applying the Torah to Gentiles (Acts 15).” Sermon at Founded in Truth Messianic Fellowship. Video, 51:35. August 25, 2025.Wilber, David. “It Is Not ‘Satanic’ to Agree with the Apostolic Decree.” Video, 14:23. August 7, 2025.

Candace Owens claimed on the Shawn Ryan podcast that the Hebrew word goy means "cattle." In this video, I explain why she is wrong by looking at the terms goy and goyim in the Hebrew Scriptures.www.davidwilber.com

Did Paul reject the ongoing relevance of the Sabbath and festivals commanded in the Torah? Many people point to Colossians 2:16–17 as proof that he did. However, a growing number of scholars call that interpretation into question. Scholars argue that the Colossian believers actually observed the biblical calendar and that they were being criticized by ascetic opponents who did not. In this video, I draw on that scholarship to show why I believe that Colossians 2:16–17 does not invalidate the Sabbath and festivals but instead affirms their value.www.DavidWilber.com

The Bible mentions several books that have been lost to history. One of these is the Book of Jasher, meaning “one who is upright.” Over the centuries, this book has sparked much curiosity. Some today even argue that it has been rediscovered and ought to be included in the Bible. This video explores what we know about the Book of Jasher and evaluates claims that it has been rediscovered.

What does true fulfillment actually look like, and where is it found?In this message on Colossians 2, David Wilber unpacks Paul’s warning against deceptive philosophies that do not align with the Messiah. Instead of chasing ideas and practices that may appear wise but ultimately lack any power to restrain the flesh, Paul redirects our focus to the “fullness” believers already have in the Messiah.We also examine Paul’s instruction not to let anyone pass judgment “in matters of food and drink or with regard to a festival, a new moon, or a Sabbath.” Is Paul dismissing these Torah practices, or is there another interpretation?https://davidwilber.com/

In a recent video, Tucker Carlson argued that a future physical temple in Jerusalem would amount to a denial of Christ, claiming that the Bible teaches Jesus replaced the temple entirely. He further claims that anyone who would like to see a future temple is apostate and has missed the whole point of Christianity.But does Scripture actually support these claims? In this video, we take a careful look at what Jesus and the apostles believed about the Jerusalem temple to see whether Tucker’s argument holds up biblically.What did Jesus actually teach about the temple? And how did the apostles treat it after the Messiah's resurrection and ascension?www.davidwilber.com

How should non-Jewish believers who are drawn to Torah observance relate to the broader Messianic Jewish movement? In this video, I sit down with Messianic Jewish Rabbi Eric Tokajer to unpack his thought-provoking article, “The Fringe Group Problem.” We discuss what Messianic Judaism is, why many Gentile believers who love Torah end up in movements that are separated from the broader Messianic Jewish community, and how we can walk together instead of separately. If you’re passionate about the Torah and about unity between Jews and Gentiles in Messiah, I hope this discussion will bless and encourage you.www.davidwilber.com