Addressing the Theological and Spiritual Issues of the Broad Messianic Movement
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee considers whether the examples of Noah, Lot, and Rahab being rescued by God from disaster—can legitimately be employed as supports for the popular pre-tribulation rapture.
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 those who believe in psychopannychy/soul sleep do about Philippians 1:23, and with Paul desiring to depart and be with the Messiah?
How is the issue of circumcision approached within today’s Messianic community?
Today’s Messianic movement is not like evangelical Protestantism, where you have a sufficiently large enough group of people, as well as a wide enough variety of denominations and local assemblies—where if an individual or family does not quite receive what they need in one place, they can go to another. Today’s Messianic movement is small, and there are not that many options available to people. Today’s Messianic movement is much more like the Jewish Synagogue, in that you have a very tight knit group of people—and as the old adage reminds us, “Two Jews, three opinions.” Unlike the Protestant world, where if you disagree with the theology of a particular group, you can try another group—in the Jewish world you learn how to maneuver through a plurality of views and positions on a variety of non-essential issues. The Messianic movement is quite similar: on non-essential issues, people have to learn how to be flexible, respectfully disagree, and at least encourage reasonable dialogue on issues so as to decrease unnecessary tensions.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Book of Revelation, providing a theological and composition summary.
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Is it not true that possessing eternal life means being physically alive forever?
I saw a teaching which discussed the “Hebrew versus Greek mindset.” What does this mean?
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.
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how many people are reacting to current events, or not, and the lack of assurance far too many demonstrate.
This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
Can you give me some basic guidelines for interpreting Scripture?
