Too Torah-fied To Function

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What happens when good intentions toward biblical faithfulness lead to legalistic bondage? In this episode, we’re unpacking MORE THAN JUST the growing trend of Torah-keeping, feast day observance, and dietary codes among modern believers. Our returning guest, Dr. R.L. Solberg, takes us deep into his new book The Law, The Christ, The Promise—a verse-by-verse apologetic study of Galatians that lays out the dangers of blending Old Covenant rituals with New Covenant freedom. From practical theology to table fellowship, from legalism to love, this conversation is rich, nuanced, and deeply encouraging for anyone wrestling with law, liberty, and living out their faith in Christ.

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Dr. R.L. Solberg’s website is: https://thebiblicalroots.org

Timestamps:
01:00 Hebrew Roots confusion and the fringy fallout
02:38 Why Rob wrote The Law, The Christ, The Promise
04:45 Galatians as an apologetic masterpiece
07:21 The "puppy principle" of biblical discernment
09:40 Righteousness, faith, and the promise to Abraham
12:05 Galatians and Hebrews—one letter theory?
14:29 What is the Law of Christ?
16:51 Is it internal or external?
19:05 Norway, fake priests, and heartless rituals
21:24 Old vs. New Covenant transformation
23:46 Loving your neighbor as proof of transformation
26:00 Legalism, language, and the limits of "love"
28:16 Blending old law with new grace
30:42 Permitted but not required practices
33:05 Jesus is better: lessons from Hebrews
35:26 Hebrew Roots trend: fascination to legislation
37:45 Red flags around "name of God" movements
40:10 The real danger—losing the mission
42:31 Walking by the Spirit through spiritual rhythms
44:50 Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament
47:05 Dietary laws and table fellowship
49:30 The vision of Peter and the clean/unclean debate
51:52 What really sets us apart now?
54:13 Close communion and open hearts
56:00 Galatians 2:16 and faith over law
59:07 Justified by faith, not performance
01:01:23 Hands-on ministry and spiritual growth
01:03:45 Silence, ADHD, and meeting God
01:05:58 Rob’s resources and where to find him