Understanding the Messiah
Kingdom and Judge
The entire Bible is a textbook about the Messiah. If so, we shouldn’t begin with the last third of the Bible (i.e., the New Testament), but with the beginning. As we work through the Bible, we discover that God’s promised Deliverer (the Messiah) would be a Prophet, a Priest, and a King. Only when these offices or roles are understood can Jesus be brought into focus. It not only helps us understand His actions in the past, in the present, and in the future, but it also sheds light on His coming Kingdom.
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About the author
Jim R. Sibley, PhD
Jim has taught courses relating to Israel in seminaries and colleges across the US and in Canada. As an author, he has contributed to books and theological journals, and he has presented academic papers at conferences.
He has been actively involved with the Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism for many years, having served on the International Coordinating Committee and as the North America Coordinator. Retired in January 2019, he is now engaged in writing projects, serving on the Steering Committee for the Messianic Jewish Study Group of the Evangelical Theological Society, and teaching at his home church, First Baptist Church of Dallas.
Articles
Welcome to our collection of insightful articles! Here, you’ll find a diverse range of topics crafted to inform, inspire, and educate. Whether you’re looking for the in-depth analyses, or practical application, our articles are designed to provide valuable perspectives and engage your curiosity.
Publications and Papers
Publications Contributions to Books: “Was Ethnic Israel’s Mission Transferrable?” In The Future Restoration of Israel: A Reply to Supersessionism. Edited by Stanley Porter and Alan E. Kurschner, 177–94. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, 2023. “Judah Monis: ‘First’ American Jewish Believer.” In Upholding God’s Word, Reaching God’s Chosen: A Festschrift in Honor
James (Jim) R. Sibley, PH.D.
Ministry Statement Having had a particular interest and involvement with the Jewish people from the age of fourteen, I have come to understand that the Jewish people are the key to understanding Scripture, theology, and missions. I have a passion to train those who are called to Jewish ministry, as
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The Undercover Messiah: Messiah as Prophet, Priest and King.
Abstract: Our Destination Have you ever wondered about the Messianic Kingdom we hear so much about? I have too. In some of our churches, we hear people speaking about “the growth of the kingdom,” of “kingdom authority,” and of “doing kingdom business.” What’s behind this lingo? In the course of
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