After a lot of researching I believe I have finally found more specifically the group who I encountered on the street. They have not really given themselves a name except for the name “True Hebrews,” which sticks out in discussions everywhere on their site, so I shall discuss them in this manner. They most likely do have roots in Black Liberation Theology, but are definitely an occult or branch off of it in that part of part of Black Liberation Theology is making the church or the gospel relevant to the black population since they feel Christianity was originally forced upon them by slavery.
This belief system that has seemed to pop up gives the impression to have foundation in this. This is perceived by me by them placing God in a box claiming Him as only the God of the 12 tribes of Israel. There main foundation and focus is discovering who the true tribes are and who those people groups are today. For each of the twelve tribes they have designated a people group and the tribe of Judah supposedly represents the African Americans. This in a sense gives them power and superiority over everyone else who is not from these tribes. They even give God and Jesus specific names, claiming if you pray to God with another name (such a Yahweh or Jehovah according to this post: http://biblicalhebrewsofthebible.ning.com/profiles/blogs/is-lucifer-the-god-of-judaism) you have been deceived and are praying to Satan. God is to be called Yahuwah, meaning the ‘Most High,’ and His Son is to be called Yahushuwah Ha Mashiyach.
The group I encountered on the streets believed there was no room in heaven for Gentiles, but the web page I found that is answering most of my questions concerning this group has stated that God is not only the God of the Hebrews, but also the God of the Gentiles. This I found refreshing in they see the purpose in Jesus coming to save everyone, but after further research I have come to find this web site says they believe for a Gentile to be saved the “Gentiles (whites) must be brought into Israel by an Israelite such as Cornelius was and taught the Israeli ways by an Israelite. They must also accept who the true Israelite are.” (http://biblicalhebrewsofthebible.ning.com/forum/topics/gentiles-must-be-brought-in). This rule they claim as fact never mentioned as a requirement said in the New Testament scriptures, but one that has been manifested by someone. The New Testament more in fact points away from the Israelite ways and from the Chosen being only the Israelites, to the Chosen now including the Gentiles and the Greeks and the rest of the world. (Philippians 3:9; Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:9-18)
"As He says also in Hosea,
"I WILL CALL THOSE WHO WERE NOT MY PEOPLE, 'MY PEOPLE,'
AND HER WHO WAS NOT BELOVED, 'BELOVED.'"
AND IT SHALL BE THAT IN THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS SAID TO THEM, 'YOU ARE NOT MY PEOPLE,' THERE THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF THE LIVING GOD.'" Romans 9:25-26
The True Hebrews are going back to works as the Pharisees did in cleaning the outside of the cup, but leaving the inside dirty with bitterness, pride, slavery to hate, man’s wisdom, judgment, contempt, greed for power and many more (Luke 11:39). The True Hebrews see their way as this, which was stated on the same page as the previous quote, “This is not a luke-warm people...it is all the way believing and going by the Laws of the Most High. This is not an easy way...There is no Holidays of man celebrated...no eating of unclean food...no sunday worship...This is a total life change...This is knowing the whole world is deceived and by accepting the True Hebrews we join in their cause, and that is all a part of Yahs master plan...Yah has given us this site to learn from and from this we learn and share what we know, to help bring Yahs plan together. By believing we are joined to the family (grafted so to speak)...They have been given the Truth and we have been blessed to be drawn to it.” They see themselves as the enlightened true Hebrews and people who call themselves Christians today as godless. They believe that God actually started as a man and then became God because everything has to have a beginning and that includes God. Then where did that man come from? So many flawed thoughts, to read more on whom they see God as go to: http://biblicalhebrewsofthebible.ning.com/profiles/blogs/what-ifalmost-everything-you.
We are not saved by works but by faith in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 11 goes all through who were considered righteous and as it says in Romans 4:3, Abraham was considered righteous for faith. That is why he was CHOSEN…for his faith. Not his genes, not his DNA, but his faith. Why do men get so stuck in what we think is right when God has already told us? Why must we weigh people down with rules and laws and walls that kill men, when Jesus wants to carry the burden with us (Matthew 23:4, Luke 11:21, 29-30)? According to Galatians 4:5, "God sent Him {Jesus} to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that He (God) could adopt us..." We are no longer under the old covenant and slaves to its laws, but the new covenant that frees us from our sins. If you want to be under the old covenant by making your own laws and regulations, then you are under the original punishment for sin which is death. That is all you have earned with all your work because no one can come to the father except through Jesus according to John 5:24 and John 14:6.
I found this sermon online and wanted to share this man’s take. He stated it so well and simply. You can read his full sermon on this website: http://bible.org/article/call-discipleship-invitation-rest-matthew-1128-30
“One of the most beloved passages in the New Testament is Matthew 11:28-30. In it the Lord summarizes the invitation to discipleship that characterized His earthly ministry, but to understand the invitation of this passage, we need to understand the background
Those who were under the Mosaic Law were said to be yoked to Moses. Those who were under the authority of the Pharisees were said to be yoked to the Pharisees. As an illustration, see Acts 15:7-11.
Then, in Matthew 23:4, the Lord warned the people of the oppressive and legalistic ways of the Pharisees. He said, “And they tie up heavy loads, and lay them on men’s shoulders.” He was speaking about the way they had hidden the true meaning of the Old Testament Law with all the religious rules and regulations that these religious externalists had instituted as the way to God, to true spirituality, and as a way to receive God’s blessing in life. They had codified the Mosaic law into 365 prohibitions and 250 commandments
Lord is talking about more than the simple acquisition of information. He has in mind a change of life, a transformed life-style through intimate relationship with Him. Let’s compare a number of passages—Deut. 17:19; Ezra 7:10; Ps. 119:11; Jam. 1:22; Luke 6:47-49; 8:21; 11:28. We are talking about having the attitude of a learner, someone who takes in and seeks to apply the information that comes from God.”
This is what the True Hebrews are moving towards again. On their home webpage they state, “I UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE ALL COMING INTO TRUTH AS YAHUWAH OPENS EYES.... ALL I ASK IS ONCE YOU LEARN TRUTH....DON'T REGRESS.....IT IS THAT IMPORTANT IN THE PROCESS OF GROWING. OUR FATHER, The Most High "Yahuwah" Elohym and His Son "Yahuwshuwa Ha Mashiyach" names have been purposely HIDDEN by those who continously PLOT to Deceive and cause Salvation to be LOST.” In truth they are the ones regressing from the beautiful message of Grace (Ephesians 2:8) that God has given to us. Instead they are bringing distractions into their faith that have no true foundation in what it means to truly follow Christ. They are causing disunity between themselves and the rest of the body of Christ His church. They believe that we “the Gentiles” actually know all of this and are purposefully hiding it from them so they do not know who they are as the True Hebrews. They are throwing their time into running after conspiracies in the church and genes that they are missing what their ultimate calling is in Matthew 28:19-20 which says, “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Personally I see this group as actually being manipulated by Satan. He is distracting them by having them waste their time in things that do not matter instead of fulfilling what their purpose here on earth is. They will not even end their prayers with “Amen” anymore because of they fear the god “Ramen” will think they are praying to him. I mean how small do they think God is that He does not know their heart and when they are praying to Him? They are hurting the kingdom of God more than helping. They think everyone is lying to them about the Truth (John 5:24) and are against them. The True Hebrews are actually a sick part of the body of Christ and when one part of the body suffers we all suffer. Our job as Christians is to show our brothers their wrong and lead them back to God’s Truth, so if you encounter this, be ready, pray for God’s intervention, and pray for their eyes to be opened. I will be adding more writings on this over time as I do more research, just wanted this to be up for you to start your own.
This belief system that has seemed to pop up gives the impression to have foundation in this. This is perceived by me by them placing God in a box claiming Him as only the God of the 12 tribes of Israel. There main foundation and focus is discovering who the true tribes are and who those people groups are today. For each of the twelve tribes they have designated a people group and the tribe of Judah supposedly represents the African Americans. This in a sense gives them power and superiority over everyone else who is not from these tribes. They even give God and Jesus specific names, claiming if you pray to God with another name (such a Yahweh or Jehovah according to this post: http://biblicalhebrewsofthebible.ning.com/profiles/blogs/is-lucifer-the-god-of-judaism) you have been deceived and are praying to Satan. God is to be called Yahuwah, meaning the ‘Most High,’ and His Son is to be called Yahushuwah Ha Mashiyach.
The group I encountered on the streets believed there was no room in heaven for Gentiles, but the web page I found that is answering most of my questions concerning this group has stated that God is not only the God of the Hebrews, but also the God of the Gentiles. This I found refreshing in they see the purpose in Jesus coming to save everyone, but after further research I have come to find this web site says they believe for a Gentile to be saved the “Gentiles (whites) must be brought into Israel by an Israelite such as Cornelius was and taught the Israeli ways by an Israelite. They must also accept who the true Israelite are.” (http://biblicalhebrewsofthebible.ning.com/forum/topics/gentiles-must-be-brought-in). This rule they claim as fact never mentioned as a requirement said in the New Testament scriptures, but one that has been manifested by someone. The New Testament more in fact points away from the Israelite ways and from the Chosen being only the Israelites, to the Chosen now including the Gentiles and the Greeks and the rest of the world. (Philippians 3:9; Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:9-18)
"As He says also in Hosea,
"I WILL CALL THOSE WHO WERE NOT MY PEOPLE, 'MY PEOPLE,'
AND HER WHO WAS NOT BELOVED, 'BELOVED.'"
AND IT SHALL BE THAT IN THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS SAID TO THEM, 'YOU ARE NOT MY PEOPLE,' THERE THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF THE LIVING GOD.'" Romans 9:25-26
The True Hebrews are going back to works as the Pharisees did in cleaning the outside of the cup, but leaving the inside dirty with bitterness, pride, slavery to hate, man’s wisdom, judgment, contempt, greed for power and many more (Luke 11:39). The True Hebrews see their way as this, which was stated on the same page as the previous quote, “This is not a luke-warm people...it is all the way believing and going by the Laws of the Most High. This is not an easy way...There is no Holidays of man celebrated...no eating of unclean food...no sunday worship...This is a total life change...This is knowing the whole world is deceived and by accepting the True Hebrews we join in their cause, and that is all a part of Yahs master plan...Yah has given us this site to learn from and from this we learn and share what we know, to help bring Yahs plan together. By believing we are joined to the family (grafted so to speak)...They have been given the Truth and we have been blessed to be drawn to it.” They see themselves as the enlightened true Hebrews and people who call themselves Christians today as godless. They believe that God actually started as a man and then became God because everything has to have a beginning and that includes God. Then where did that man come from? So many flawed thoughts, to read more on whom they see God as go to: http://biblicalhebrewsofthebible.ning.com/profiles/blogs/what-ifalmost-everything-you.
We are not saved by works but by faith in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 11 goes all through who were considered righteous and as it says in Romans 4:3, Abraham was considered righteous for faith. That is why he was CHOSEN…for his faith. Not his genes, not his DNA, but his faith. Why do men get so stuck in what we think is right when God has already told us? Why must we weigh people down with rules and laws and walls that kill men, when Jesus wants to carry the burden with us (Matthew 23:4, Luke 11:21, 29-30)? According to Galatians 4:5, "God sent Him {Jesus} to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that He (God) could adopt us..." We are no longer under the old covenant and slaves to its laws, but the new covenant that frees us from our sins. If you want to be under the old covenant by making your own laws and regulations, then you are under the original punishment for sin which is death. That is all you have earned with all your work because no one can come to the father except through Jesus according to John 5:24 and John 14:6.
I found this sermon online and wanted to share this man’s take. He stated it so well and simply. You can read his full sermon on this website: http://bible.org/article/call-discipleship-invitation-rest-matthew-1128-30
“One of the most beloved passages in the New Testament is Matthew 11:28-30. In it the Lord summarizes the invitation to discipleship that characterized His earthly ministry, but to understand the invitation of this passage, we need to understand the background
Those who were under the Mosaic Law were said to be yoked to Moses. Those who were under the authority of the Pharisees were said to be yoked to the Pharisees. As an illustration, see Acts 15:7-11.
Then, in Matthew 23:4, the Lord warned the people of the oppressive and legalistic ways of the Pharisees. He said, “And they tie up heavy loads, and lay them on men’s shoulders.” He was speaking about the way they had hidden the true meaning of the Old Testament Law with all the religious rules and regulations that these religious externalists had instituted as the way to God, to true spirituality, and as a way to receive God’s blessing in life. They had codified the Mosaic law into 365 prohibitions and 250 commandments
Lord is talking about more than the simple acquisition of information. He has in mind a change of life, a transformed life-style through intimate relationship with Him. Let’s compare a number of passages—Deut. 17:19; Ezra 7:10; Ps. 119:11; Jam. 1:22; Luke 6:47-49; 8:21; 11:28. We are talking about having the attitude of a learner, someone who takes in and seeks to apply the information that comes from God.”
This is what the True Hebrews are moving towards again. On their home webpage they state, “I UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE ALL COMING INTO TRUTH AS YAHUWAH OPENS EYES.... ALL I ASK IS ONCE YOU LEARN TRUTH....DON'T REGRESS.....IT IS THAT IMPORTANT IN THE PROCESS OF GROWING. OUR FATHER, The Most High "Yahuwah" Elohym and His Son "Yahuwshuwa Ha Mashiyach" names have been purposely HIDDEN by those who continously PLOT to Deceive and cause Salvation to be LOST.” In truth they are the ones regressing from the beautiful message of Grace (Ephesians 2:8) that God has given to us. Instead they are bringing distractions into their faith that have no true foundation in what it means to truly follow Christ. They are causing disunity between themselves and the rest of the body of Christ His church. They believe that we “the Gentiles” actually know all of this and are purposefully hiding it from them so they do not know who they are as the True Hebrews. They are throwing their time into running after conspiracies in the church and genes that they are missing what their ultimate calling is in Matthew 28:19-20 which says, “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Personally I see this group as actually being manipulated by Satan. He is distracting them by having them waste their time in things that do not matter instead of fulfilling what their purpose here on earth is. They will not even end their prayers with “Amen” anymore because of they fear the god “Ramen” will think they are praying to him. I mean how small do they think God is that He does not know their heart and when they are praying to Him? They are hurting the kingdom of God more than helping. They think everyone is lying to them about the Truth (John 5:24) and are against them. The True Hebrews are actually a sick part of the body of Christ and when one part of the body suffers we all suffer. Our job as Christians is to show our brothers their wrong and lead them back to God’s Truth, so if you encounter this, be ready, pray for God’s intervention, and pray for their eyes to be opened. I will be adding more writings on this over time as I do more research, just wanted this to be up for you to start your own.
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People drawn to this theology are not seeking God, but trying to justify their behavior, beliefs, scars, and pride by trying to wrap God around themselves. They make themselves God. How sad to miss knowing Christ, His grace, and fullness of love, for a self-serving, self-absorbed life.
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