Egalitarianism – Page 3 – Messianic Apologetics

Confronting Controversies: Men and Women in the Body of Messiah – 2 – Messianic Insider

17 December, 2020 J.K. McKee

Issues involving men and women in the Body of Messiah, are not too frequently discussed in today’s Messianic movement, unless they are from a relatively strict complementation viewpoint. John McKee of Messianic Apologetics approaches the subject of men and women from an egalitarian perspective. In this episode, the differences of approach between complementarians and egalitarians, concerning leadership in the home, concepts of what is commonly labeled “headship,” and the ideology of mutual submission, are discussed.

Confronting Controversies: Men and Women in the Body of Messiah – 1 – Messianic Insider

11 December, 2020 J.K. McKee

Issues involving men and women in the Body of Messiah, are not too frequently discussed in today’s Messianic movement, unless they are from a relatively strict complementation viewpoint. John McKee of Messianic Apologetics, in reviewing common complementarian perspectives, goes to great lengths explaining the theological reasons of why he moved toward an egalitarian position—where husbands and wives are to be co-leaders of the home, and where both males and females are integrated into the leadership structure of the assembly.

Q&A: David Was Given “Wives” or “Women”; Melchizedek = Yeshua; Female Leaders – Messianic Insider

3 September, 2020 J.K. McKee

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics responds to three categories of questions: Tanach (OT), Apostolic Scriptures (NT), and theology/Biblical Studies.

1. If polygamy is wrong, why did God give David Saul’s wives?

2. Is it possible that Melchizedek was a pre-Incarnate manifestation of Yeshua?

3. I do not believe it is Biblically normative to see females in leadership.

Galatians 3:28: Biblical Equality and Today’s Messianic Movement

16 June, 2020 J.K. McKee

This one verse written by the Apostle Paul speaks of a new status for human beings that has been inaugurated via the sacrificial work of Yeshua, as God’s people are to be united as “one person” (NEB), actively accomplishing His tasks in the Earth. At times, we do find Galatians 3:28 quoted among those in our Messianic faith community, but its ramifications are not often fully considered or probed for their significant spiritual power. Current and severe developments in the Messianic movement in our day—with the future steadily looming—require that we take a fresh look at this verse, what its message of equality means for us, and things that we are certainly missing as we seek to be those who are useful in the Lord’s work. This single verse asks us many difficult questions about both Biblical equality and why the Messianic community seems to have less unity and more rivalry.

Human Equality: Famine or Pandemic? – Messianic Insider

15 June, 2020 J.K. McKee

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses some of the challenges faced by far too many Messianic people, when it comes to the issues of human equality in Yeshua.

Men and Women Leading Together – Messianic Insider

14 May, 2020 J.K. McKee

J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics discusses not only the general issues involved in the debate over whether women can be leaders, along with men, in the Body of Messiah—but specifically textual issues regarding Isaiah 3:12.

Celibacy – FAQ

16 April, 2020 J.K. McKee

I am very concerned about the wide number of Messianic men and women I see in their twenties and thirties (and even forties) who are unmarried. What are they going to do if they are unable to find a spouse?

The Controversy Corner: Egalitarianism

26 March, 2020 J.K. McKee

David Wilber and John McKee unpack biblical egalitarianism, whether or not the Bible promotes misogyny, and the roles of men and women in ministry.

Egalitarianism, Leads to an Acceptance of Homosexuality – FAQ

24 February, 2020 J.K. McKee

Does acceptance of an egalitarian ideology for men and women as co-leaders, inevitably lead to an acceptance of homosexuality and gay marriage?

Is It Impossible to Address Men and Women? – January 2020 OIM News

26 January, 2020 J.K. McKee

To many people in today’s broad Messianic movement, the issues involving the place of husbands and wives in the family, as well as men and women in the local assembly, is a done deal. Husbands lead the family, and wives abide by their husbands’ decisions. Men lead the congregation, and women are there to help facilitate congregational functions. Any position about men and women in the Body of Messiah which might invoke terms such as co-equal, shared responsibility, and mutual submission are often viewed as compromise with the prevailing culture at best, or capitulation to liberal theology at worst. You do not just throw around the term “egalitarian” in the Messianic movement, unless you really are willing to experience some blowback.