Afterlife – Messianic Apologetics
By Afterlife – Messianic Apologetics
Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Religion, Judaism, Christianity
Addressing the Theological and Spiritual Issues of the Broad Messianic Movement
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Recent episodes
- Featured Book: Messianics and the Afterlife – McKee Moment
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the importance of our book Messianics and the Afterlife, covering the intermediate state between death and resurrection, eternal punishment, and approaches witnessed in our faith community.
- What Happens Between Death and the Resurrection?
Death is one of the most difficult topics which any human being ever has to deal with. None of us likes dealing with the death of a family member, a close friend, or even people we do not know but still admire. Many people regularly visit the gravesite of a loved one, whereas others have their…
- “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” – Messianic Insider 24 October, 2025
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the confusion which has been caused by Yeshua’s statement, “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
- 2 Corinthians 5:8 and Death – Messianic Insider 30 September, 2025
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the actual meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:8. In light of the recent death of Charlie Kirk and hearing “absent from the body, home with the Lord,” some who promote psychopannchy (“soul sleep”) have been expressing themselves. What was the actual…
- John 3:12-13 and Death – Messianic Insider 25 September, 2025
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews John 3:12-13. Does this passage definitively speak against a Believer’s consciousness going to Heaven at time of death? Or, is there some context which some have overlooked? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the…
- Revelation 6:9-11 and the “Souls Under the Altar” – Messianic Insider 28 August, 2025
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…
- Psychopannychy, growing in adherence – FAQ
Why does it seem that a concept like psychopannychy is growing in adherence in today’s Christian and Messianic world?
- Psychopannychy, term – FAQ
What does the term “psychopannychy” mean?
- Philippians 1:23 – FAQ
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?
- Dualism – FAQ
Is it not true that the idea of an intermediate afterlife in Heaven or Hell is predicated on dualism? Is it not true that dualism was a philosophical view that originated with the Greeks, and not with Scripture?
- Psychopannychy, motivation for belief – FAQ
What does your ministry think is the main reason(s) why some people are motivated to believe or advocate a doctrine of psychopannychy/soul sleep?
- Luke 16:19-31 – FAQ
What do those who believe in psychopannychy/soul sleep do about the parable of Lazarus and the rich man?
- Afterlife, negates need for the resurrection – FAQ
Going to Heaven makes no sense in light of the doctrine of resurrection. What is the point of the future resurrection if Believers just go to Heaven when they die?
- Afterlife, negates significance of death – FAQ
Is it not true that an afterlife in Heaven before the resurrection, would subtract from the significance of death?
- Is the Doctrine of Resurrection Late to Judaism? – Messianic Insider 16 April, 2025
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses the issue of whether or not the doctrine of resurrection is a late belief to Judaism. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.
- John 14:2-3: “I go to prepare a place for you” – Messianic Theology Explained
What did Yeshua mean when He said, “I go to prepare a place for you”? This has been interpreted in various directions, involving both the end-times and the post-mortem state.
- Heaven, prayer covering offered by deceased loved ones – FAQ
Do you think that the righteous in Heaven offer prayer covering for those of us who are on Earth?
- Following the Fall – Messianic Theology Explained
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the major things which occurred at the Fall of humanity in the Garden of Eden. Death was introduced to the human race. How does this affect one’s understanding of future redemption and resurrection?
- Current Status: Messianics and the Afterlife – July 2024 Outreach Israel News
John McKee delivers the July 2024 Outreach Israel News update.
- Born Again at Resurrection – FAQ
Is it, or is it not, true, that many of those who advocate a doctrine of psychopannychy (“soul sleep”), also believe that the redeemed are “born again” at the future resurrection of the dead?
- Psychopannychy – Messianic Theology Explained
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses what the theological term “psychopannychy” involves and concerns.
- Toward the New Creation – McKee Moment
25 March, 2024
- Death and Afterlife Issues – McKee Moment Shorts
16 January, 2024
- Reincarnation? – McKee Moment Shorts
18 August, 2023
- What or Where is Sheol? – McKee Moment
Is Sheol the grave or the netherworld?
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