Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the difficulties which have arisen from 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16. Did the Apostle Paul solely blame the Jewish people corporate, for the death of the Messiah? Given the rise in anti-Semitism and anti-Judaism today, this is a passage which needs to be evaluated.
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
THEOLOGY ROUNDUP
1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 – FAQ: link
NEWS ROUNDUP
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I want to know if this is real and where it is.: link
Some context about this church sign going around of FBC Dallas, sent to us by a congregant who attends there.: link
Here’s Why the Rapture Timing Shouldn’t Divide Believers: link
The Department of Homeland Security promised on Sunday night that “order will be restored” in Los Angeles: link
Los Angeles protestors torched and spat on an American flag while chanting “burn it down” and calling for the destruction of America: link
California Gov. Gavin Newsom added fuel to the fire after daring President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan to arrest him for failing to crack down on violent anti-ICE agitators in his state: link
‘Greta and her flotilla companions were taken into a room upon their arrival to the screening of the horror film of the October 7 massacre that was shown to them: link
Iran has given Trump a counter-proposal for a nuclear deal: link
On June 7, 2025, Pope Leo XIV expressed the Catholic Church’s openness to establishing a unified and unanimous Easter date for all Christian churches: link
BREAKING – It’s official. Donald Trump is mobilizing 700 active duty Marines from Twentynine Palms to Los Angeles on a temporary basis until more National Guard troops arrive.: link
BREAKING – Donald Trump has ordered 2,000 MORE National Guardsmen to got to Los Angeles bringing the total to over 4,000 troops plus 700 Marines, taking the total to 4,700 troops.: link
President Trump said California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested amid violent protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids.: link
About two dozen anti-ICE protesters swarmed the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan Monday, and were busted after refusing to leave: link
Why do you think Greta refused to see the October 7th film?: link
I unapologetically stand for free speech, peaceful demonstrations, and immigration—but this is not that.:link
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and normalization: link
BREAKING Massive Anti ICE Protests have now started in Dallas. Dallas Police are at a standoff: link
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council warns that any Israeli strike on its nuclear sites will prompt a direct retaliation against Israel’s “hidden” nuclear infrastructure.: link
Hostage Greta Thunberg apparently escaped captivity: link