Messianic Apologetics

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the highly contested issue of 1 Corinthians 11 and head covering garments. Many scholars agree that the the original Corinthian issue, was actually one of male and female hairstyles. If this was the case, then Messianic men wearing the kippah/yarmulke, or women wearing various scarves, would be one entirely of tradition and optional by choice—not prohibited or mandated.

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews what “the fullness of the nations” actually is in Romans 11:25. Is it somehow connected to the prophecy of Genesis 48:19? Or is it instead connected to Romans 11:12 immediately preceding?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the impact that a fundamentalist mode of thought has had, on a great deal of the contemporary Messianic movement.

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Today’s McKee Moment reflects on the passing of Kimball McKee on September 1, 1992.

Shabbat Weekly Reflection

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the complexities of Colossians 1:15-20. What does this passage communicate about the nature of Yeshua? In what significant way was Yeshua depicted as sharing some of the same qualities as the figure of Wisdom—but also be significantly different than Wisdom?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses Revelation 6:9-11, and the matter of the “souls under the altar.” Is this to be taken as some sort of metaphor or chorus, or actual disembodied people in Heaven, crying out to God to get on with the future of salvation history?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews what is going to happen, when Believers “meet” the Lord in the air at His return.

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses whether or not the term “Gentile” always means “pagan.” Many non-Jewish people within the Messianic sphere of influence find the term “Gentile” to be offensive, and seek various alternatives to be employed such as “nations.” What are some of the dynamics of this which need to be recognized?

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the identity of the “lost sheep of the House of Israel”? Many in the Two-House sub-movement conclude that Yeshua was speaking of the exiled Northern Kingdom of Israel/Ephraim. Throughout a great deal of Messianic Judaism, Yeshua going to the “lost sheep of the House of Israel” is used to support the importance of Jewish evangelism. A more detailed, text conscious review is needed.

This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.