False Teacher

Isaiah Saldivar

Architect of the YouTube 'Demon Slayer' movement who normalizes demon-hunting

Biography

Isaiah Saldivar is the de facto 'architect' behind the modern YouTube 'Demon Slayer' movement. He serves as mentor and inspiration to many young deliverance ministers, including Kathryn Krick who frequently references his teaching. His ministry has made 'deliverance' a lifestyle rather than addressing specific needs — teaching followers to hunt for demons in every corner, object, and sin. This creates a form of functional dualism where Satan appears almost as powerful as God. The historic church taught believers to fix their eyes on the Light so darkness flees; Saldivar teaches people to stare into the darkness. His influence has spawned an entire generation of fear-based demon-focused ministries.

Biblical Assessment

Every preacher is tested against our 5-point biblical framework. Here's how Isaiah Saldivar measures up:

1

Title & Authority

VERDICT: FAIL

Self-appointed deliverance evangelist with no church accountability or apostolic succession. Has built a personal YouTube empire around demon-hunting content rather than Christ-centered teaching.

Scripture:

Hebrews 13:17, Titus 1:5-9, 2 Timothy 2:2

2

Gospel Message

VERDICT: FAIL

Teaches that Christians have demons and need continual deliverance. His theology creates functional dualism — making Satan appear nearly as powerful as God. Instead of preaching Christ's victory and the believer's security, he preaches constant spiritual warfare that never ends. This contradicts Colossians 2:15 where Christ has already disarmed principalities and powers.

Scripture:

Colossians 2:15, 1 John 4:4, Hebrews 12:2

3

Fruit & Lifestyle

VERDICT: FAIL

His teaching produces followers who are demon-obsessed rather than Christ-focused. Instead of the peace that passes understanding, his followers live in constant fear of demonic attack. He has normalized 'demon-hunting' as a lifestyle, creating spiritual paranoia rather than the 'spirit of power, love, and a sound mind' (2 Tim 1:7).

Scripture:

2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:7-8, Isaiah 26:3

4

Revelation vs. Scripture

VERDICT: FAIL

Claims continuous revelation about demonic activity, teaching followers to see demons everywhere. This focus on darkness contradicts Paul's command to think on 'whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely' (Phil 4:8). He has built an entire theological system on experience rather than Scripture.

Scripture:

Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 3:1-2

5

Finances & Transparency

VERDICT: FAIL

Monetizes demon-hunting content through YouTube, courses, and merchandise. Has built a profitable brand around spiritual fear. No accountability to any established church body for financial practices.

Scripture:

2 Peter 2:3, 1 Timothy 6:5, Acts 8:18-23

Key Quotes

These statements from Isaiah Saldivar reveal doctrinal error.

"Deliverance is a lifestyle. You need to be constantly casting out demons and staying free."
Isaiah Saldivar
Violates: Colossians 2:15, 1 John 4:4, John 8:36
Source: Isaiah Saldivar Ministries YouTube
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"Christians can have demons. The Holy Spirit is in your spirit, but demons can be in your soul or body."
Isaiah Saldivar
Violates: 1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, 1 John 4:4
Source: Deliverance teaching series

Sources & References

All assessments are based on verifiable, publicly available sources:

  • Isaiah Saldivar Ministries YouTube channel
  • Deliverance conference appearances
  • Social media teaching content
  • Collaborations with Kathryn Krick and Alexander Pagani

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Assessment Summary

False Teacher

Isaiah Saldivar teaches doctrine or practices that deviate from Scripture. Exercise caution and discernment.

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