Lecture Notes: Introduction to Israel United in Christ (IUIC)

Introduction

Background: Israel United in Christ (IUIC) was founded by Bishop Nathaniel in 2003.
Duration: The organization has been active for almost 20 years. Bishop Nathaniel has been studying for around 40 years.
Membership: Teaching that Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans are the Israelites referenced in the Bible.
Doctrine: Focus on keeping the commandments in the Bible.
Belief in Christ: Belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God but reject the notion of a white Jesus.
View on Modern Jews: Do not believe that the Jews in Israel today are the true Jews according to scriptures.
Main aim: Bring their people back to keeping the commandments as Israelites for salvation.

Deuteronomy 28: Cited as foundational evidence that Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans are the Israelites of the Bible.
Isaiah 49:6: IUIC references to raise up the lost tribes of Jacob.
Deuteronomy 27:26 & 28:1-16: Highlights blessings for keeping commandments and curses for disobedience.

Deuteronomy 28:15-16: Explains the curses for disobedience, linked to the current conditions of Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans.
Bondage Imagery: Use imagery like brass and iron shackles to assert the historical suffering relates to the transatlantic slave trade.
Jerusalem's Fall: Explains the diaspora and subsequent scattering of Israelites after the fall of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. and the spread into Africa.
Isaiah 49:6: Need for Israelites to return to their original faith and commandments to achieve salvation.
Luke 21:20-21: Jesus' prediction of Jerusalem’s fall and the beginning of the Israelites' scattering.

Babylon to Timbuktu: Book referenced documenting the historical scattering of Israelites, especially into Africa after Roman persecution.
The Lost Tribes: Mention historical spread throughout Africa, linking tribes and locations.
Israelite Practices: Points to an amalgamation of various cultures but maintaining Israelite identity through adherence to laws and customs.

View on Prophets: Affirmation that prophets are male and from Israel, rejecting any prophetic claims made by non-Israelites.
Women in Teaching: Strong stance on women not being permitted to teach or hold authoritative roles in the assembly based on scriptural interpretation.
Ellen G. White & SDA: Criticism of the Seventh-day Adventist reliance on the teachings of Ellen G. White.

Exodus and Deuteronomy Laws: Emphasize laws given by Moses and their continued relevance.
Matthew 5:17-20: Jesus taught that the law has not been abolished and should still be followed.
Hebrews 9:19-22: Clarifies the understanding of precepts and their importance in the law.

Galatians and Romans: Clarification that New Testament books address Israelites scattered among nations, not the whole world.
Salvation: Explained as coming through Christ who embodies the laws and offers forgiveness rather than through old sacrificial laws.
Faith vs. Works: Differentiates between salvation through faith in Christ and the works of the law.
Paul’s Teachings: Emphasize Paul’s adherence to law while spreading the gospel of Christ.

IUIC Mission: Focused on educating and converting those they believe to be the true Israelites back to their biblical roots.
Continued Study: Engagement with historical, biblical, and contextual studies to maintain and spread their beliefs.