Some of their false theological beliefs are:
- we must observe the Sabbath
- we should observe OT feasts
- we should observe OT dietary laws (such as not eating pork)
- we should avoid holidays such as Christmas
- the NT is not the inspired word of God but is based on a lost Hebrew version
- unorthodox or heretical views on the Trinity
Below is an example of a post from 'Passion for Truth Ministries' that in about 2 months has had 14,646 shares. As you can see it's good advice, but it's fluff like this that gets them a big following so that they can hook people into other false doctrines.
It is also a fact that Jim Staley has been arrested for fraud, but this hasn't stopped the JCK page from posting his teaching videos on their page. Jim Stanley also claims special revelation from God that goes beyond what the Scriptures say and distorts its meaning. (See also Missouri Secretary of State: News Release and Passion for Truth's Jim Staley Admits to Cheating Elderly Investors).
Here's a meme that was shared on JCK that is highly ironic - wolves warning everyone to beware of wolves. Matthew 7:15-16 says "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?"
For a brief summary of the HRM see this article - What is the Hebrew Roots Movement?.
Exposing the Hebrew Roots Movement Video Part 1
This video clearly explains what the HRM is and why it is dangerous:
Exposing the Hebrew Roots Movement!.
This video clearly explains what the HRM is and why it is dangerous:
Exposing the Hebrew Roots Movement!.
Exposing the Hebrew Roots Movement Video Part 2
(Note - he oversimplifies the issue of divorce and taking to court - remember Paul took the Romans to court - so it's not always wrong to sue).
Exposing the Hebrew Roots Movement #2.
(Note - he oversimplifies the issue of divorce and taking to court - remember Paul took the Romans to court - so it's not always wrong to sue).
Exposing the Hebrew Roots Movement #2.
In discussions about this I was surprised to see one HRM follower arguing that we are under the law and that she thought that was a good thing. It's like these people have never read anything in the Bible other than the Old Testament and the Gospels. (For more on this topic see: Are Christians under the Law?)
For Further Reading / Research
- The Law of Moses and the Law of Messiah
- Who were the Judaizers?
- What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
- What is the Mosaic Covenant?
- Do not think I came to destroy the law
- Coke adds life - snopes.com
- Can We Please Stop With This "Yahshua" Nonsense - Ask Dr. Brown
- Is Christmas Pagan | Stand to Reason
ReplyDeleteBelow is an example of a post from 'Passion for Truth Ministries' that in about 2 months has had 14,646 shares. As you can see it's good advice, but it's fluff like this that gets them a big following so that they can hook people into other false doctrines.facebook
Thanks for your comment. The link isn't working, but I know what you're talking about even though I'm not sure exactly which post you're referring to.
DeleteThanks Brendan for exposing this cult.
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ReplyDeletethe HRM would quote Isa 56:1-8 to prove the Law was not given specifically to jews only but to all people(nations)
is isaiah 56 agreed with their claim?
part of verses is shown below..
sa 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
A text without a context is a pretext for a prooftext. Verses like that when taken in context (which includes the overall context of the Bible and other verses elsewhere make it clear that while the gospel is for all nations and the Law of God has principles for all nations in terms of the moral guidelines and civil law that the ceremonial laws that were specific to Israel have been rescinded. For example in Acts it makes it clear that we no longer have to follow the dietary laws from the Mosaic covenant.
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