Messianic Apologetics

Addressing the Theological and Spiritual Issues of the Broad Messianic Movement

Practical Messianic commentaries

Romans for the Practical Messianic

3 August, 2018 Messianic Apologetics

This Messianic study on Romans is definitely one produced for many of the challenges which the Messianic movement presently faces! Messianic Apologetics editor J.K. McKee offers a compelling examination of this letter, appreciating the perspectives of Law-positive Christian traditions which have preceded us, but one which is also engaged with some contemporary perspectives. These include proposals present via the New Perspective on Paul, studies and thoughts regarding the “I” of Romans ch. 7, egalitarian views regarding figures such as Phoebe and Junia in Romans ch. 16, and most especially some current Messianic handling of the topic of Israel in Romans chs. 9-11.

James for the Practical Messianic

3 August, 2018 Messianic Apologetics

In the commentary James for the Practical Messianic, Messianic Apologetics editor J.K. McKee addresses what we need to learn as Messianic Believers today from James’ epistle. He takes into account the distinct Jewish character of James, considering various passages in the letter with statements made in the Torah and Tanach, the Apocrypha, Philo, Josephus, the Pseudepigrapha, Dead Sea Scrolls, and also the Mishnah and Talmud. He also considers the First Century history behind James’ letter, and also parallels that exist between statements in James and remarks made in Greco-Roman classicism. Most importantly, various important theological opinions that have existed over the centuries regarding James are addressed, especially as to whether or not the Epistle of James at all contradicts the theology of the letters of Paul.

Acts 15 for the Practical Messianic

3 August, 2018 Messianic Apologetics

Too many of today’s Messianic people refer to Acts 15, without a great deal of consideration for the context of the events as they took place in the First Century C.E. We often assume things we should not assume, and we overlook things we should not be overlooking. This study examines the scene of Acts 15 in detail, is engaged with current Acts scholarship, and tries to properly evaluate the intentions of the Jerusalem Council.