How Hebrew Israelites Trick People Into Joining Their Cult!

False teachings have always been a threat to the truth of God’s Word, but today we’re seeing a particularly deceptive wave rising in the form of modern Hebrew Israelite movements. 

One of the most vocal and aggressive is IUIC—Israelites United in Christ. Their messages sound deep, their outfits look authoritative, and their boldness can catch people off guard.

But what’s really happening?

They’re using confusion, twisted doctrine, and misplaced identity to draw people in—especially young Black men and women—by convincing them that Christianity is false and that their racial identity is the key to salvation.

Recently, I watched a Hebrew Israelite leader go through seven so-called “Christian dogmas” and attempt to dismantle them.

Not only did he contradict himself multiple times, but he also unintentionally affirmed most of the doctrines he set out to disprove. 

Let’s take a closer look at each one—and what the Bible actually says.

Setting the Stage: A Bait and Switch

This particular leader spends the first part of his teaching defining Christian doctrine and claiming it’s filled with lies. But what followed was a complete contradiction.

He ends up agreeing with most of the beliefs he initially condemned.

This bait-and-switch is classic cult behavior: misrepresent Christianity, agree with part of it to gain trust, then subtly inject false doctrine.

1. The Deity of Christ

The leader started with a core Christian belief: Jesus is God.

His response? “Okay.” No pushback. No disagreement.

That should tell you something. Hebrew Israelite groups typically reject the idea that Jesus is equal to God.

They may say “Jesus is divine” or “Jesus is important,” but they won’t affirm that He is God in the same way as the Father.

Their watered-down version of Jesus strips Him of His divine identity. But the Bible makes it clear: Jesus didn’t just represent God—He is God in the flesh.

“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.” – Colossians 2:9

2. The Substitutionary Death and Resurrection of Jesus

Next on the list was the belief that Jesus died for our sins and rose again.

Surprisingly, he didn’t argue with this either. He even said, “We don’t debate that.”

But here’s the problem: you can’t claim to believe Jesus died and rose again for your sins while denying who He is and why He came.

 “He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.” – Romans 4:25

If you reject grace and try to earn salvation through law-keeping (as they do), you undermine the very purpose of His death.

3. Salvation from Sin by Grace Through Faith Alone Is a Problem

The Hebrew Israelite leader finally voiced his disagreement here.

Christians affirm that salvation comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone—not by works, law, or race.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9

Hebrew Israelites reject this truth. They insist that keeping the Law of Moses—Sabbaths, feast days, and dietary rules—is essential for salvation.

Acts Chapter 15: Do You Need to Keep the Law to Be Saved?

This isn’t a new debate. The early church faced this same issue.

A group of Jewish believers, known as Judaizers, told Gentile converts that they must be circumcised and follow the Mosaic law to be saved.

But the apostles—Peter, Paul, and James—stood against that false teaching. The early church settled it: salvation comes by grace—not law-keeping. And that truth still stands today.

This is a direct rebuke of the Hebrew Israelite belief system. The early church rejected law-keeping as a requirement for salvation. So should we.

4. The Doctrines of the Holy Trinity

This doctrine—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one God in three persons—is often misunderstood and rejected by cults.

The Hebrew Israelite leader said this is where “we’re going to argue.”

The problem? He’s arguing with Scripture, not man-made doctrine.

 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19

The Trinity is not a human invention—it’s a divine mystery revealed in the pages of Scripture. Hebrew Israelites deny it because it doesn’t fit their rigid framework. But the Bible affirms it over and over.

5. The Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Sufficiency of Scripture

On this point, the Hebrew Israelite leader surprisingly agreed—at least partially.

He admitted that the Scripture is inspired and sufficient. However, this agreement comes with a major caveat.

Hebrew Israelites often treat the Apocrypha (Biblical or related writings) as authoritative Scripture, even though most Christians reject it as uninspired and non-canonical.

Here’s where the deception comes in: they claim to affirm the Bible but reinterpret and twist its meaning to fit their ideology.

That’s why it’s critical for believers to understand what the whole Bible teaches—not just cherry-picked verses used out of context.

6. The Virgin Birth

Next comes a major point of contention: the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.

The Hebrew Israelite leader boldly claimed this doctrine is “questionable.” But Scripture leaves absolutely no room for ambiguity on the matter.

“When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 1:18

“…for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 1:20

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).” – Matthew 1:23

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6

“To a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph… and the virgin’s name was Mary.” – Luke 1:26–28

“Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?” – Luke 1:34–35

So why deny such a clear Biblical truth?

Because the Hebrew Israelite doctrine requires Jesus to have an earthly Israelite father in order to be considered an Israelite. Their belief system insists that identity flows through the father’s bloodline.

But Scripture reveals that the Holy Spirit conceived Jesus—fulfilling prophecy and affirming His divinity.

To reject the virgin birth is not a minor disagreement—it’s a direct attack on the identity of Christ and the authority of Scripture. Share on X

7. The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Interestingly, the leader expressed no issue with the doctrine of the Holy Spirit indwelling believers.

Yet this creates an obvious contradiction. How can someone claim to believe in the Holy Spirit while denying the very truths the Spirit inspired—like the virgin birth and salvation by grace?

It’s inconsistent.

True belief in the Holy Spirit cannot exist apart from obedience to the truths He revealed in God’s Word. Share on X

Is Christianity White Supremacy?

And now, the mask comes off.

Toward the end of the video, the Hebrew Israelite leader finally says what this movement is really about:
“Christianity is based on white supremacy.”

This has nothing to do with Biblical doctrine. It’s not about truth. It’s about racial identity, resentment, and reactionary theology.

Their movement doesn’t stand on Scripture—it builds on race, pride, and historical pain. They care more about vengeance than salvation, and more about skin color than the cross.

The Gospel isn’t white or black. It isn’t bound by ethnicity, culture, or tradition. It’s the power of God to save everyone who believes. Share on X

Let’s be clear—Hebrew Israelites are not just another denomination.

They are a cult that blends half-truths with lies, manipulates Scripture, and preys on the vulnerable—especially those hurt or disillusioned by distorted versions of Christianity.

They may quote Bible verses. But remember: Satan did too.

Don’t fall for their deception. Study the Word of God for yourself. Rely on the Holy Spirit. Follow Jesus—not culture, not trends, and certainly not your skin color.

Don’t Fall for Half-Truths Dressed as Heritage

The Hebrew Israelite movement thrives on confusion and wounded identity. They attack traditional Christianity, twist the Bible, and prey on the pain of people who feel misrepresented, marginalized, or misunderstood.

But once you hold their teachings up to the light of God’s Word, their foundation crumbles.

Christianity is not the whitewashed, colonized religion they make it out to be. 

Christianity roots itself in truth, anchors in love, and builds upon the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—who came not just for one group of people, but for all. Share on X

Dig deeper before surface-level arguments and identity-based religion pull you in.

Ask better questions. Think biblically. And most importantly—read the Bible for yourself. The truth is right there. And the truth still sets people free.

To dive deeper into this deception, and hear how Hebrew Israelites trick people into joining their cult, watch the video here. God bless and stay rooted in His Word.

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