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TNN Online editor and Messianic apologist
J.K. McKee has written on Messianic theology
and practice, including studies on Torah
observance, the end-times, and commentaries
that are helpful to those who have difficult
questions to answer.
 INTRODUCTION
TO THINGS MESSIANIC
Are you new to the Messianic movement? Do you have questions about
what the Messianic movement, lifestyle, and
theologies are all about? Do you need answers on
a wide variety of issues with some detailed
information? If these are the questions you have
been asking, then Introduction to Things
Messianic is a book that will definitely
benefit you.
Written to the new person investigating Messianic things,
Introduction to Things Messianic is a
compilation of articles that will inform the
inquirer on a wide array of Messianic topics
relevant to the current state and growth of our
movement, including:
• Is “the Church” truly a new group of elect?
• Is the Torah or Law of Moses really
relevant for Believers today?
• Who were the ancient Pharisees and what
did they believe?
•
What are the
ancient civilizations relevant to the Bible?
• Am I required to keep the Sabbath?
• What are the Biblical festivals?
• Am I required to eat kosher?
• Why do many Messianics use the proper name
of God?
• What do Messianics think about the
end-times?
• How do I properly grow in this new walk of
faith?
These questions, and many more, are discussed and detailed in
Introduction to Things Messianic. This book
builds on the foundational material in
Hebraic Roots: An Introductory Study in a
much more thorough way for those wanting an
in-depth view of these basic issues.
Introduction to Things Messianic
can be used for a single person or a group Bible
study, as study questions follow each chapter.
This publication can also be used as an
excellent primer to other publications available
from TNN Press.
Click here to read the Table of Contents and
excerpts from Introduction to Things Messianic
(PDF)
 250 pages
paperback
 THE
NEW TESTAMENT VALIDATES TORAH
DOES THE NEW TESTAMENT REALLY DO
AWAY WITH THE LAW?
The New Testament Validates Torah
is a study that all Messianic Believers need,
especially in the current season of considerable
growth and expansion in which our broad faith
community finds itself. On the whole, today’s
Messianic movement holds that the Torah or the
Law of Moses remains valid instruction for God’s
people, and that Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus
Christ) did not come to abolish or do away with
it (Matthew 5:17-19). Yet throughout much of
Christian history, many theologians have argued
that the Law has been rendered inoperative,
and/or that it was only to be followed by those
in the pre-resurrection era. Many Messianics are
incapable of responding to the common arguments
delivered by their Christian family members,
friends, acquaintances, or even various pastors
and teachers that they know, who quote
verses to them from the Apostolic Scriptures
(New Testament) which supposedly prove that the
Law has been “done away.”
Has Moses’ Teaching been
abolished? This
publication is a lengthy study that analyzes and
critically examines, in detail, a wide number of
New Testament passages that are commonly offered
as proof texts to claim that the Torah is not to
be followed by those in the post-resurrection
era. Statements such as not being “under the
Law” (Romans 6:14-15), “Christ is the end of the
Law” (Romans 10:4), “All things are lawful” (1
Corinthians 6:12), “abolishing…the Law of
commandments contained in ordinances”
(Ephesians 2:15), “having nailed it to the
cross” (Colossians 2:14), and many more, are
considered. Considerable attention is given to
the Greek source text of the Apostolic
Scriptures, and where translation errors into
English appear to have been made by various
modern versions. Cross-examination and
discussion with a wide number of commentators
have also been offered, as well as an exploration
of important subjects present within today’s
Biblical Studies.
The New Testament Validates Torah
is an important apologetic study that will
benefit Messianic Believers and evangelical
Christians alike.
There is literally
nothing in today's Messianic movement that
has compiled as much information on Torah
relevance for God's people into a single
book. Also, unlike some other publications
issued on the message of Torah relevance,
The New Testament Validates Torah
is highly respectful to Christian voices
over the centuries who have valued what they
have considered to be the "moral law" of the
Old Testament, and seeks to honor those who
have preceded us in the faith.
Click here to read the Table of Contents and
excerpts from The New Testament Validates Torah
(PDF)
430 pages
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 TORAH
IN THE BALANCE,
VOLUME I
The Messianic movement largely advocates that the Torah or
Pentateuch is relevant instruction for Believers
today, and that modern Christianity has too
often ignored God’s revelation in the Tanach or
Old Testament—not benefiting from this
dismissal. Yet the subject of “Torah observance”
can often be a point of contention, not only
between the Messianic and Christian communities,
but even internally among Messianics. Why is
this the case? Do we have to be negative
about this? Is it possible that people
claiming to be Torah observant do not often know
why the Law of Moses is to instruct and teach
today’s Believers? Have some Messianics simply
lacked an appropriate perspective on how the
work of the Holy Spirit is to guide God’s people
into greater holiness and maturity, given the
promises of the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34;
Ezekiel 36:26-27)? How are we to balance how
following the Torah includes outward practices,
but also includes a greater manifestation of
God’s love and goodness to all we encounter?
Torah In the Balance, Volume I is a well needed resource for our time, as it addresses the main
aspects of how to follow God’s Torah. Subjects
addressed include: why Believers need the Torah,
the Acts 15 Jerusalem Council, the foundational
importance of the Ten Commandments, the role of
the appointed times, and the dietary laws. While
Messianic positions on these aspects of faith
can often clash with those of our Christian
brothers and sisters, they are considered in a
fair and reasonable way that encourages
positive solutions between all people who
have called out to Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus
Christ) for salvation. A large amount of
scholastic engagement and support is offered for
the validity of these aspects of faith on the
part of today’s Believers.
This book is an important addition to any Messianic library, and
should be read by those desiring not only a
comprehensive understanding regarding what the
Lord has started in this hour—but the
great
responsibility we have been endowed by Him.
With everything we have been called to do,
the transforming power of God’s love is
emphasized above all! This resource encourages
growth and maturity on the part of
all of
His people.
Click here to read the
Table of Contents and excerpts from Torah in the
Balance, Volume I (PDF)
304 pages
paperback
 WHEN
WILL THE MESSIAH RETURN?
For almost two millennia,
multiplied millions of Believers in Yeshua the
Messiah (Jesus Christ) have eagerly anticipated
His return. Many theories, doctrines, and creeds
have been produced concerning the Second Coming,
as well as an entire score of books. In today’s
world, many Christians think that the Messiah
can return at any moment in an event called the
“pre-tribulation rapture.” Even among those who
do not believe in this imminent rapture, are
those who still think that the final days of
humanity are upon us. Are they? Is absolutely
everything in place for the Messiah to return
quite soon? Or, are there some things that might
be overlooked, regarding the Messiah’s return?
Before Yeshua was taken up into Heaven, the
Apostles asked Him, “Lord, is it at this time
You are restoring the Kingdom to Israel?” (Acts
1:6). The Apostles were eagerly awaiting the
Messiah to restore Israel, but much work still
had to be accomplished, as Yeshua commissioned
them to go out into the greater world, and make
disciples among all nations. In our era, much
more has notably happened, most especially with
the salvation of many Jewish people coming to
Yeshua, but also with many non-Jewish Believers
entering into the Messianic movement, embracing
God’s Torah and their Hebraic Roots in a very
tangible way. Something unique has undeniably
started.
A major challenge is that far too many
non-Jewish Believers in Yeshua do not understand
who the Lord is actually returning for. They
will often consider themselves part of a
separate “Church,” with really no connection to
Israel. Because of this, it is concluded that
the Messiah can imminently come for “the
Church,” to leave Israel behind to face the
Tribulation period and the antichrist. Is this a
valid teaching? Are Israel and “the Church”
separate entities? If they are not, how would
this change our perception of various aspects of
the end-times?
When Will the Messiah Return? is a
unique book addressing the end-times from a
Messianic perspective. The Messiah stated
plainly that He would gather the saints
“immediately after the tribulation of those
days” (Matthew 24:29). Discussed are common
false understandings as they relate to “the
Church” being taken to Heaven for the duration
of the Tribulation period, and instead how all
Believers in Messiah Yeshua get to participate
in restoration of Israel’s Kingdom via His
return. Some overlooked elements regarding what
has been prophesied in Scripture, may hold some
of the insight for today’s Believers evaluating
why the Messiah has yet to return to Planet
Earth.
Click here to read the Table of Contents and
excerpts from When Will the Messiah Return?
(PDF)
268 pages
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 THE
DANGERS OF PRE-TRIBULATIONISM
The pre-tribulation
rapture is an extremely popular doctrine, which
advocates that Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus Christ)
can unexpectedly come at any moment for the
saints, gathering them into Heaven before the
Tribulation period or Seventieth Week of Israel.
Pre-tribulationism has sold many books, spawned
numerous fiction series and movies, and has
created a large financial market for prophecy
materials. But in spite of its popularity in
much of today’s evangelical Christianity, few
question it. When presented with alternative
points of view such as post-tribulationism,
adherents of the popular pre-tribulational
position can sometimes take strong offense, and
they can be found to outright ignore Biblical
passages that appear to contradict their
position.
This report is an expanded edition of one of TNN
Online’s most controversial articles. It answers
the top reasons why people believe in the
pre-tribulation rapture from a Messianic post-tribulational
perspective. It considers whether or not various
pre-tribulationists have employed tactics of
fear and faithlessness, and whether or not their
ideology of escapism can be supported by a fair
reading of the Holy Scriptures. Are God’s people
able to be protected by Him--or not--during the
end-times? Specifically considered and responded
to are fifty reasons given in support of the
pre-tribulation rapture by former Dallas
Theological Seminary chancellor John F. Walvoord.
Above all, a fairness that is not always given
to post-tribulationists is demonstrated to
pre-tribulationists.
Click here to read the Table of Contents and
excerpts from The Dangers of Pre-Tribulationism
(PDF)
180 pages
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