Oct 15, 2024 · There is actually no such thing as Christian Gnosticism, because true Christianity and Gnosticism are mutually exclusive systems of belief. The principles of Gnosticism contradict what it …

Dec 13, 2008 · Gnosticism teaches there is good and evil, spirit and matter, light and dark, etc. dualism in the universe.

Jan 4, 2022 · The definition of the word Gnostic is about as easy to nail down as a flopping fish. It is derived from the Greek word gnosis, meaning “to know.” In the case of Gnosticism, what is “known” …

Aug 20, 2009 · Gnosticism is a philosophical worldview that stresses special knowledge. The word comes from the Greek gnosis meaning knowledge. Gnosticism was prevalent in the first century …

Mar 28, 2025 · The Colossian heresy was the false teaching that was being propagated in the Colossian church and that caused Paul to write his epistle to the church. Paul never specifically says that there …

Sep 26, 2024 · What is Docetism? Why did the early church so strongly condemn Docetism as a heresy? What did the Docetists believe?

Jan 4, 2022 · In Gnosticism, the Pleroma descended upon Christ at His baptism and left Him at the crucifixion before His death. Gnostics also hope to be able to experience the Pleroma themselves as …

Sep 1, 2023 · In Gnosticism, the Demiurge is not good at all. Rather, the Gnostic Demiurge is a proud, bungling fool who created the material world against the wishes of the Supreme God. In this way the …

Nov 1, 2024 · Irenaeus’ critique of Gnosticism was largely dependent upon the Old Testament, so he addressed the Marcion heresy as well. In Against Heresies, Irenaeus also quotes from every New …

Jan 4, 2022 · The Gnostic gospels are writings by early "Christian" Gnostics. After the first century of Christianity, two primary divisions developed - the orthodox and the Gnostics. The orthodox …