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Gnosticism was and is a belief that all matter is evil and that freedom comes through knowledge.
The word Gnostic comes from the Greek word “gnosis” which means “knowledge.” The Gnostics of
the first and second century had approximately eight basic beliefs as listed in "The Gnostics, the
New Versions, and the Deity of Christ" by Jay Green.
*Artificer is an artistic worker; a mechanic or manufacturer; one whose occupation requires skill or
knowledge of a particular kind, as a silversmith.
*A Demiurge, according to the Gnostics, an agent or one employed by the Supreme Being to
create the material universe and man.
Even before the death of the Apostle John, a Gnostic named Cerinthus was already denying the
deity of Christ. Origen (185-254 AD) was a heretic and Gnostic and along with Clement of
Alexandria (d. 215 AD) helped to corrupt the manuscripts giving us the false versions of today.
Here are 14 of Adamantius Origen's beliefs. When he taught, he wore the pagan robes of the
pagan philosopher plus he castrated himself based on his Gnostic views of the evil of the flesh.
Origen's belief system clearly indicates that he was a Gnostic Greek Philosopher and not a true
child of God. For who can hold these 14 beliefs and still consider themselves saved? The greatest
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corruption of the biblical manuscripts happened in the 2nd century in Alexandria when the true
Antiochan manuscripts were mutilated to adapt to the beliefs of the Gnostics and Arians.
A 2nd century heretic named Marcion, discounted Matthew, Mark, and John and only accepted
Luke, but only after he "corrected" it to fit his Arian beliefs. Arianism taught doctrines created by a
man named Arius. He believed especially that the Son is not of the same substance as the Father
but was created as an agent for creating the world. Arius was a Greek Philosopher (250-356 AD)
who also taught that God was unknowable and that Christ was created and not fully divine. His
teachings were declared heresy at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
Note: One who is everlasting has no beginning and no end and therefore is not created. Only God
is everlasting. This verse speaks about the Lord Jesus Christ who is eternal God. If God changes
His appearance from a Heavenly body to an earthly body as the Lord
Jesus did in the incarnation in no way diminishes His Deity.
(Isa 9:6 KJV) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his
shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.
Note: A child will be born who will be called the Mighty God and Everlasting Father. The only
person who fits this description is the Lord Jesus Christ. This verse teaches us that Christ is eternal
God and His incarnation in no way diminishes that fact.
(Isa 7:14 KJV) Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a
son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Note: This verse teaches us that the name of the son shall be “God with us.” It does not say that He
will become God at a future time by some type of ritual like baptism.
(Col 1:15-16 KJV) Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: {16} For by him
were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones,
or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Note: Here we have straight talk that the Lord Jesus Christ was also the Creator. It speaks of Christ
because in Verse 15 it talks about Him being the image of the Invisible God and only Christ fits this
person.
(Rev 4:11 KJV) Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all
things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Note: Here is a word picture of Christ in Heaven being worshipped as the Creator and only God is
to be worshipped.
(Titus 2:13 KJV) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour
Jesus Christ;
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Note: This verse teaches plainly that the Lord Jesus Christ is not only Saviour but He is the Great
God.
Summary
The Bible clearly states in the above verses and many others in both Old and New Testaments that
the Lord Jesus Christ is eternal God. He never ceased to be God in the incarnation. The Gnostic
belief that He became God when He was baptized is a blatant heresy and what is to prevent people
from saying or believing that when we become baptized we become God. That would fit right into
the New Age teachings about man being god as Shirley MacLaine claimed some years ago. The
Lord Jesus Christ is God and no amount of Gnostic heresy will ever change that truth. The
Gnostics are responsible for the massive attacks against the Lord Jesus Christ in the modern
versions and therefore the modern versions must be rejected on this fact alone. Please refer to my
article “The NIV hates the Lord Jesus Christ” available for free at:
www.scionofzion.com/niv_hates.htm
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