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Originally posted by Xcouncil=wisdom
Yeah, gnostic teachings are kinda funny, the old texts claim to be written by men in Jesus company (like the book of Thomas) but when examined they fail to resonate the truths in the bible, of which they (the early Gnostics) claim to expound upon. So, yes, they do want to destroy God, and glorify themselves with their own special "insights", thus distracting from the truth's that are already distorted enough in the bible by perverted translations with intent to convey specific non canon teachings. Like the trinity. Back to point, Gnostics do want to destroy God, and the start of that is the perversion of the identity of God. To claim Satan is just a misunderstood feller is a bold face lie. But the trick is, to tell you things about the bible, that aren't in the bible, and blind you with outrageous ideas, like, you don't need God, just listen to me and I can give you insight better than God.
So yes, Gnostics, want to destroy the God of the Bible (which, is the same God, OT and NT) and gain glory for themselves. Obviously, not born of love. That's why Paul had to warn Timothy to turn away “from the contradictions of the falsely called ‘knowledge.’” (1 Timothy 6:20, 21)
I am not afraid to quote Paul either, as I have noticed a strong belief being purportrated to discredit him as a true disciple, implications that he was attempting to glorify himself...he was imperfect, but his ultimate goal was to keep the congregations free of exactly the things discussed here. And his teachings fall in line with the theme of the bible, and don't add to them. But that's somebody elses battle!
Yes, Gnostics want to destroy God , but it is just a want, the best they are able to do is distract, deceive, and claim higher insight than anyone else...
Originally posted by Xcouncil=wisdom
LV
First I checked your links, they are good resources. But I am going to just quote you in this conversation to save some time..."The Gnostic text point out that the Most High Supreme One is not of the same nature of the God in the OT" then "You have no more proof that the God of the OT was the True Infinite Creator then I have that he was not. I could say, since you believe in the God of the OT that YOU are the one following a false nature just the same....it makes neither one a proof of anything....but the nature I seek for and feel in my soul is not of the nature of the ruler in the OT"
It is my view this topic is about Gnostics wanting to destroy God. By God I make the assumption the conversation is about the God of the OT and the NT, and clearly, the Gnostics want to add/change what he is.
In those terms, they would want to destroy him. But, you do do it with great eloquence
[edit on 21-2-2009 by Xcouncil=wisdom]
Originally posted by Xcouncil=wisdom
LV
First I checked your links, they are good resources. But I am going to just quote you in this conversation to save some time..."The Gnostic text point out that the Most High Supreme One is not of the same nature of the God in the OT" then "You have no more proof that the God of the OT was the True Infinite Creator then I have that he was not. I could say, since you believe in the God of the OT that YOU are the one following a false nature just the same....it makes neither one a proof of anything....but the nature I seek for and feel in my soul is not of the nature of the ruler in the OT"
It is my view this topic is about Gnostics wanting to destroy God. By God I make the assumption the conversation is about the God of the OT and the NT, and clearly, the Gnostics want to add/change what he is.
In those terms, they would want to destroy him. But, you do do it with great eloquence
[edit on 21-2-2009 by Xcouncil=wisdom]