The Confusion of Gnosticism

How do you relate the Bible and the Valentinian writings in the Nag Hammadi Scriptures?

First, what authority do the Valentinian writings have?

Second, what authority does the Bible have?

Third, how do the Nag Hammadi Scriptures and the Bible relate to one another?

These are difficult questions and little consensus among Gnostic Christians. But more importantly, this has to be answered before we can even talk about beliefs.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of ungrounded talk under the banner of Gnosticism. Most talk past one another. Everything strange and weird is found under the banner of Gnosticism. That is why these three questions have to be answered for the conversation can even begin.

Contact Form

Name

Email *

Message *

About

Dr. Jay Forrest is a Christian Philosopher, Certified Meditation Teacher, Independent Researcher, and Specialist in Christian Mysticism. Jay did his undergraduate work at Central Bible College and Global University, and received his Doctorate of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Christian University. Jay has been an ordained minister for four decades and is the Author of 23 books.

Scripture Quotations

Unless indicated otherwise, all Scripture quotations are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Scriptures marked NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.

Scriptures marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Scriptures marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.