on Black Hebrew Israelites

Black Hebrew Israelites:

*Reject Paul's writings, and reject love that comes from God. 

*They reject the Trinity. 

*They reject Jesus as God. 

*They somehow admit he was at creation tho 

Like lgbt folk hyper focused on sexual identity, These folk likewise have an identity crisis. They seek identity in their skin color, instead of in Christ and as fellow image bearers of God. 

*They have a supremacy mentality

*They think theyre Israelites cuz of very false teachings. 

*many men in it apparently have interest in multiple wives

*theyre racist towards those who marry outside their own race. If you married outside your race theyll hurl hateful insults at you and your mixed children too.  

They're very decieved and blind

Most will likely never get saved, once in such a cult its very very difficult to get them out.

Pray for those who will come out that ear tickling cult, and pray many Black Americans today won't be sucked into it. 

Book resource:

"Urban Apologetics", by Eric Mason

Looked into the book info on gptchat, for a overview. But do go get the book. 

Q: What does Urban Apologetics, by Eric Mason really say about black Hebrew israelites, (and is this book written by a "grace based salvation" Christian)?

A: "Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel" by Dr. Eric Mason is a book written from a grace-based, evangelical Christian perspective. Mason is a well-known African-American pastor, theologian, and founder of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia. He is solidly within the biblical Christian orthodoxy, thus he clearly affirms salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9).

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✅ What the book says about Black Hebrew Israelites (BHI):

Dr. Mason addresses the Black Hebrew Israelite movement as one of several ideologies that have gained traction among African-Americans—particularly in urban contexts—because of historical injustices, systemic racism, and the legacy of colonial Christianity. These ideologies include:

Nation of Islam

Kemeticism (Egyptian spirituality)

Pan-Africanism

Black Hebrew Israelites

Moorish Science Temple

Five Percent Nation

Hebrew Roots Movement (in some contexts)

He treats these groups not simply as fringe, but as "appealing" identity-rebuilding systems for Black people who feel Christianity has been "whitewashed" or weaponized. 

🔍 Key points Mason makes about the Black Hebrew Israelites:

1. Appeal to Identity: BHI movements offer a strong sense of identity, history, and dignity by claiming Black people are the true descendants of the Israelites.

2. Rejection of Mainstream Christianity: Many BHI groups argue that Christianity is a white, oppressive religion—something Mason refutes by pointing out Christianity’s deep African roots and its early presence in places like Ethiopia and North Africa.

3. Misuse of Scripture: Mason critiques BHI interpretations of Scripture as out-of-context, historically inaccurate, and theologically flawed. He particularly addresses their use of Deuteronomy 28 as a proof-text for the transatlantic slave trade being a fulfillment of Israelite prophecy.

4. Legalism and Works-Based Righteousness: He notes that many BHI groups emphasize law-keeping, dietary restrictions, and ethnic lineage as requirements for salvation or spiritual standing, which contradicts the gospel of grace.

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🙏 Mason’s Theological Position:

Yes, Eric Mason writes from a grace-based salvation perspective:

He affirms Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation.

He emphasizes justification by faith alone, not by works, race, or law-keeping.

He is rooted in biblical orthodoxy and historic Christian theology, while also being passionate about addressing urban and racial issues with the gospel.

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🎯 Summary:

"Urban Apologetics" critiques the BHI movement as a theological distortion, while empathizing with the historical wounds that drive people toward it.

Eric Mason is a gospel-centered, grace-preaching Christian, seeking to restore Black dignity through the biblical gospel, not cultural myths or identity ideologies.

Q: Clarify "African-Americans—particularly in urban contexts—because of historical injustices, systemic racism, and the legacy of colonial Christianity" do you mean those in those cults have that decieved mentality

A: Great question—and thank you for pressing in for clarity.

When I said:

> "African-Americans—particularly in urban contexts—because of historical injustices, systemic racism, and the legacy of colonial Christianity..."

I did not mean that all African-Americans or all urban residents have a deceived mentality. What I meant is that some people are drawn to groups like the Black Hebrew Israelites (BHI) because they feel:

1. Wounded or disillusioned by how Christianity was historically used (or misused) during slavery, segregation, and colonization.

2. Excluded from or ignored by mainstream churches, especially if those churches downplay Black history, culture, or social justice.

3. Hungry for identity, purpose, and dignity, which these groups promise to provide—though in a way that distorts the true gospel.

In other words:

Eric Mason is saying that movements like the BHI exploit real historical pain and injustice by offering a false solution based on ethnicity, legalism, and revisionist history, instead of grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

So yes, those within these groups are deceived, not because they are African-American or urban, but because they are seeking healing and identity in something other than the true gospel. And that’s exactly why Mason is trying to reach them—with truth, compassion, and Christ.

Let me know if you want a more detailed breakdown of how he addresses that pain and offers the gospel instead.

Q: so its their false perception of injustices.

A: Exactly — it's their perception of injustice, which is often based on real historical experiences, but then interpreted through a distorted theological or racial lens.

Dr. Eric Mason doesn’t dismiss the pain or deny the reality of racism, slavery, or the misuse of Christianity in history. He acknowledges those wrongs honestly, but he calls out the error in turning to identity cults (like the Black Hebrew Israelites) as a response.

Instead, he argues that:

The true gospel both confronts injustice and offers healing.

Christianity is not a white man's religion, but deeply rooted in Africa and the Middle East.

Our dignity and identity come from being made in the image of God and redeemed by Christ, not from race, ancestry, or law-keeping.

So yes, their response to injustice is real, but their theological conclusions are false. That’s the heart of Mason’s argument—and his mission in Urban Apologetics.

Would you like a short quote or summary from the chapter where he discusses BHI specifically? Yes

Here’s a clear passage from Urban Apologetics that captures how Eric Mason addresses the Black Hebrew Israelites:

> **“Hebrew Israelites believe they are descendants of the ancient Israelites and are therefore the chosen people of God.”**  

He goes on to say that they teach:

*Black people are the “real Jews”

*White Jews are impostors

*The biblical curses explain Black suffering

*Observing Old Testament law is necessary for salvation  

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✝️ How Mason Engages This

In the chapter on Hebrew Israelites, Mason and the contributing authors:

1. Outline their core claims—lineage, superiority, curse-based theology, and legalistic practices.

2. Respond biblically—emphasizing the New Testament teaching of Gentile inclusion, the fulfillment of the law in Christ, and the global scope of the gospel (e.g., how Jesus broke ethnic barriers and created one new humanity).

3. Contextualize empathetically—acknowledging the real injustices (enslavement, racism, oppression) that make the BHI message appealing, but demonstrating that the true answer is the gospel, not genealogical or legalistic identity.  

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✅ Summary of Your Question

Yes, Mason accurately summarizes what Hebrew Israelites teach.

He labels their ideology distorted and theologically false.

He responds with grace, biblical answers, and compassion—aimed at leading hurting people to Christ rather than just defeating arguments.

Let me know if you’d like a more specific quote or how he breaks down their scriptural errors in more detail!

Q: Does he list Bible reference locations that refute their distortion of Scripture?

A: Eric Mason does indeed cite specific biblical passages in Urban Apologetics to refute Hebrew Israelite distortions, with a focus on key New Testament texts that emphasize grace, inclusion, and unity in Christ. Here are several core Scripture references he highlights:

📖 Key Biblical Refutations from Eric Mason

1. Galatians 3:28–29 – "There is neither Jew nor Greek…"

Mason uses this verse to show that all believers are one in Christ, regardless of ethnicity or lineage. It undercuts the Hebrew Israelite claim that only ethnic descendants of Israel are God’s people.  

2. Romans 11 – The olive tree analogy

Paul explains Gentiles are “grafted in”—not replaced—as part of God’s covenant people. This rebuts the idea that salvation and identity are reserved for ethnic Israelites.  

3. Acts 10 & 15 – Cornelius and the Jerusalem Council

Cornelius, a Gentile, receives the Holy Spirit before baptism, and James affirms Gentiles need not follow the Mosaic law. Both demonstrate the gospel’s inclusivity beyond ethnic Israel.  

4. Deuteronomy 28

Hebrew Israelites interpret the curses here as proof of their identity. Mason counters by citing Galatians 3:13–14, which teaches Christ redeems believers from the curse of the law so that all nations (Gentiles included) may receive Abraham’s blessing.  

5. Romans 8:2–5, Philippians 3:7–9, Hebrews 7:11–22

These passages emphasize that legalism and flesh-based righteousness cannot justify anyone; only faith in Christ counts. Mason uses them to show that clinging to law or lineage is a false gospel.  

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🛠️ How Mason Uses These Scriptures

He contextualizes the Hebrew Israelite claims by acknowledging understandable pain but then shows how their interpretations are inconsistent with the New Testament narrative.

He doesn't resort to confrontation, but engages people with compassion, steering their questions toward Christ—not ethnicity or legalism.

He elevates the gospel as the real solution to identity wounds—rooted in grace, forgiveness, belonging, and unity.

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✅ In Summary

Mason names and engages multiple key Bible passages (Galatians, Romans, Acts, Galatians again, Hebrews, Philippians) to directly refute the Hebrew Israelite agenda. He doesn’t shy away from Scripture; rather, he uses it to show the true gospel offers a far richer, more inclusive identity than what those groups promise.

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