A Rabbi’s Mission to Discredit Christianity Ends in a Career-Ending Moment

For years, Rabbi Tovia Singer has been a well-known critic of Christianity, often challenging the New Testament’s credibility and arguing that its authors misunderstood the Old Testament.

He is the one who claims that Matthew, Mark, and Luke misunderstood the Scriptures. He argues that John’s writings are heavily influenced by Greek philosophy and do not reflect the perspective of a devout Jew from Jesus’ time. 

His arguments have gained traction among non-Christians, especially within Jewish and Muslim circles. His credibility has grown so much that people frequently call in to seek his guidance. Many Muslims even praise him, believing his teachings align with their views on monotheism.  

One Muslim supporter expressed gratitude, saying, “Being a Muslim, all I want to say is, may God bless you for helping people clear their views about God, the only ONE.”

Another echoed this sentiment, stating, “The Trinity is the exact opposite of 4,000 years of Abraham’s message of monotheism. As a Muslim, Rabbi, we are with you.”

These endorsements highlight how his teachings resonate with those who reject Jesus as God, further fueling his mission to discredit Christianity.

However, despite his efforts to refute Christian doctrine, he recently made a statement that inadvertently contradicted his own stance—leading to what is a career-ending moment.  

The Debate on Whether God Can Appear as a Man  

Rabbi Singer has consistently argued that God would never and could never appear in human form. This belief is fundamental to his rejection of Jesus as the Messiah. But anyone familiar with the Bible knows that there are instances where God is described as appearing in a human-like form.  

In a discussion attempting to disprove the Trinity, a caller named Joseph posed a simple but crucial question: 

“Is there anywhere in the Bible where God explicitly says He cannot or will not become a man?”  

Joseph even clarified that he wasn’t referring to passages that state “God is not a man” because those verses usually emphasize that God is not like sinful men who lie or break promises.

The Rabbi, however, responded by referencing one of these very passages—1 Samuel 15:29.  

“And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.” – 1 Samuel 15:29

In defending his argument, Rabbi Singer pointed to the Hebrew word Adam, which means “human being.” He stated that because 1 Samuel 15:29 says, “God is not a man,” using Adam, this definitively proves that God is not, never has been, and never will be human.  

But there was a major flaw in his reasoning.  

If we apply the Rabbi’s own logic consistently, it leads us to a stunning contradiction in the book of Ezekiel.  

Ezekiel’s Vision: A Direct Counter to the Rabbi’s Claim  

In Ezekiel 1:26, the prophet describes a vision of God seated on His throne:  

“And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.” – Ezekiel 1:26 

The Hebrew word used here for “man” is the same Adam that Rabbi Singer insisted means “human being.” According to the Rabbi’s argument then, in Ezekiel, God appears in a human-like form.  

If Rabbi Singer’s argument were correct, this verse should not exist. But it does. And it directly contradicts his claim that God never appears as a man.  

After this contradiction was pointed out, some of the Rabbi’s followers attempted to defend his position with several objections:  

“Ezekiel’s vision was symbolic, not literal.”

  – This misses the point. Whether in a vision or not, God still appeared in human form.  

“He saw the ‘likeness’ of a man, not an actual man.”

  – This does not change the fact that God chose to reveal Himself in this way.  

“It was just a prophetic vision, not reality.”

  – But if God was willing to appear in human form in a vision, why couldn’t He do so in reality?  

The Logical Conclusion  

Rabbi Singer’s argument against God becoming man relies on the claim that “Adam” always means “human being” and that God denies being Adam. However, Ezekiel 1:26 uses Adam to describe God’s appearance.

This creates a dilemma. Either the Rabbi admits his argument is flawed, or he ignores this passage to mislead his audience.

For Christians, this is important. It reveals that a well-known critic of Christianity unknowingly admitted the Bible shows God appearing as a man. If God did this in the Old Testament, there is no reason He couldn’t do it again in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.

The Bible says in John 1:14:  

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”  

This aligns perfectly with what was seen in Ezekiel’s vision. The God who appeared as a man to Ezekiel later came in the flesh as Jesus Christ.  

Final Thoughts  

Despite the overwhelming evidence, many will continue to follow Rabbi Singer without questioning his contradictions. But for those who are truly seeking the truth, this moment should raise serious questions about the foundations of his claims against Christianity.  

For a deeper look into how Christian faith withstands challenges from skeptics, check out our other article that talks about the divine nature of God and Jesus. God bless.

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