Can you help me sort through what is circulating as “distinction theology,” in various parts of the Messianic movement?
Ecclesiology (People of God / the Assembly or “Church”)
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the issue prompted by Zechariah 8:23, and the issue of ten from the nations grabbing old to the garment of a Jew. To what degree is this possibly occurring today, in the experience of present Messianic Judaism?
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the issue of what I means for non-Jewish Believers to be grafted-in to the olive tree, from Romans 11:16-24.
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the important matter of the Tabernacle of David, from Acts 15:15-18. What does it mean, specifically, to hold to an “enlarged Kingdom realm of Israel” ecclesiology?
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews Titus 2:13-14, where some significant labels regarding Ancient Israel and its vocation were applied to non-Jewish Messiah followers.
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the controversy surrounding Romans 9:3-6, and what “not all Israel are of Israel” contextually means. Does it speak of non-Jewish Believers in Israel’s Messiah? Or, does it instead speak of how not all Jewish people will be regarded as a part of the Messianic Kingdom?
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the controversy surrounding Romans 2:28-29, and whether or not non-Jewish Believers are actually “spiritual Jews.” Or, did this passage originally just speak to Messianic Jewish Believers, and their required spiritual character?
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
What do you think about those who advocate a belief in Jews and Christians becoming “one new man”? This seems to be connected to groups which support Israel, but who consider the Torah to not be that important.
Each one of us, who find ourselves attending a Messianic congregation or assembly, brings our own series of expectations, needs, and wants. Jewish Believers in Israel’s Messiah have certain needs—and indeed requirements—as they involve the local Messianic congregation not only being a “safe space” for them to maintain their Jewish heritage and traditions, not assimilating into a non-Jewish Christianity, but most especially as a place where they can bring their non-believing family and friends to be presented with the good news of Yeshua. Non-Jewish Believers called into today’s Messianic movement, from evangelical Protestant backgrounds, bring a selection of needs as they become involved in Messianic congregations.
John McKee delivers the June 2025 Outreach Israel News update. Today’s Messianic people, who are a part of Messianic Jewish congregations and synagogues, do not know how blessed they actually are. Many Messianic people do not have a Messianic assembly to attend, and as such usually have to fellowship in various other ways. Some of this may involve participation in a church, or a small home fellowship. What are some of the difficulties and challenges which need to be recognized, especially as we think about the future?