The entity commonly known as "the Church" has a very interesting past, first being a part of First Century Judaism to later breaking away as an independent entity. Church history stems from the establishment of Catholicism and continues to the Protestant Reformation. Many today are seeking interest in the lost Hebraic Roots of their faith. Truly, in order for one to understand the Bible and the many Scriptural interpretations that exist, one must contemplate the history of the organized Church.

Church history can be a very debated subject, whether you are Roman Catholic, Protestant, Messianic, or otherwise. Throughout the centuries, the Holy Scriptures have been used for both extortion and for bringing the good news of the Messiah to the world. When examining the history of Christianity, we must be objective and remember that "The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God" (3 John 11) as there have truly been a mix of people that have claimed Yeshua (Jesus) as their Savior, some with honorable intentions and others for personal gain.

What has been the Church's position throughout history? How did things change from the faith of the Apostles and early Believers to what predominantly now exists? Are certain religious phenomenon in our days signaling that we are coming "full circle" back to the faith of the first followers of the Messiah? How should we as Messianic Believers approach the history of Christianity, respecting those who have come before us—yet recognizing error when we see it?

Congregations Among Us
by J.K. McKee

posted 03 July, 2007

Dispensationalism: Root Cause of Antinomianism
by J.K. McKee

revised edition
posted 02 May, 2005

When Did "the Church" Begin?
by J.K. McKee

revised edition
posted 04 January, 2004