Addressing the Theological and Spiritual Issues of the Broad Messianic Movement
The development of today’s modern Messianic Jewish movement goes back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, as Jewish Believers in Israel’s Messiah established congregations, synagogues, and assemblies with the mission of facilitating Jewish outreach, Jewish evangelism, and solidarity with the State of Israel. This is a mission which continues to our present day, and should ever be on the hearts and minds of those involved with today’s Messianic congregations.
Today’s Messianic community is a venue for Jewish outreach and evangelism. Unlike more customary Protestant evangelism, where the main purpose is to reach out with the love of the Lord to a hurting world beset by sin—the Messianic community has to go further, in invoking the First Century dynamics of “God brought to Israel a Savior—Yeshua” (Acts 13:23, TLV), in actually proving to some significant degree that Yeshua is the anticipated Messiah.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the competing influences on contemporary Messianic thought, which one is likely to encounter at some point in congregational experience: (1) fundamentalism-sensationalism, (2) dispensationalism, (3) human distinctions, (4) charismatic-mystic.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the theological difficulties and challenges faced, when you transition to believing that the Torah or Law of Moses remains valid and relevant instruction for the post-resurrection era.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the different approaches witnessed to what the Messianic mission is all about, and what people believe our faith community should emerge into: (1) a denomination of Christianity, (2) a sect of Judaism, (3) a unique prophetic move of the end-times.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the reasons why over the past five years (2021-2026) our ministry has spent considerable time and effort revising, improving, updating, and expanding all of our publications.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews a recent theological chart of Christian groups. Where might today’s Messianic movement be found on a Left to Center to Right spectrum of options?
Eitz Chaim, Sarasota, FL – 29 August, 2026
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee mentions how many of us have been diligently praying and hoping for some changes in the theological and spiritual orientation of today’s Messianic people.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews how most people within today’s Messianic sphere of influence, have either substantially changed or overhauled some theological position or view they once held. Sometimes this came as new evidence and perspectives were considered. Often, experience was a cause of change. How has this been a significant “faith builder” for many?