Gnos·ti·cism
[ˈnɒstɪˌsɪz(ə)m]
noun
Gnosticism (noun)
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a prominent heretical movement of the 2nd-century Christian Church, partly of pre-Christian origin. Gnostic doctrine taught that the world was created and ruled by a lesser divinity, the demiurge, and that Christ was an emissary of the remote supreme divine being, esoteric knowledge (gnosis) of whom enabled the redemption of the human spirit.
Gnosticism is growing today with the exploding rise of false teachers. Corrupted seminaries and Bible colleges. Lax Laodicean churches of this age, the last church age, the time of the Great Falling Away.
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Ken Pullen, Monday, June 1st, 2026
Gnosticism and Truth
A Broadcast with R.C. Sproul
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Has someone ever offered you a secret formula for a deeper spiritual life? This idea isn’t new, yet it’s alluring in our day. Today, R.C. Sproul helps us avoid the ancient error of gnosticism so we can pursue real spiritual growth.
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