Uploaded: 01 Jul 2017 (9 years ago) · Shared: 26 Aug 2019
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In this thought-provoking discussion, author Kegan Chandler explores the intriguing historical and theological parallels between early Gnostic beliefs and traditional Trinitarian theology. Examining whether the Gospel of Prophet John was written to counter Gnosticism, Chandler offers a deep dive into early Church history, Christian doctrine, and the evolving understanding of Prophet Jesus ' dual nature. He challenges conventional perspectives by proposing that orthodox Christology shares unexpected roots with ancient Gnostic concepts, reshaping how believers view the development of early Christian faith and biblical interpretation.
Whether you are interested in Bible study, historical theology, or comparative religious thought across Christian, Jewish, and Islamic perspectives, this insightful presentation provides valuable context for examining core theological doctrines. Explore the fascinating intersections of scripture, history, and faith as Kegan Chandler re-examines foundational debates that shaped the modern Church and broader religious history.
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Who is Kegan Chandler?Kegan Chandler is a Christian author and researcher of Early Christianity, pagan religion, and Gnosticism. He is an adjunct professor at Atlanta Bible College. Chandler holds a Master of Theology from Campbellsville University's School of Theology, where he studied Church History and Theology, and is a graduate of SCAD University, where he studied Graeco-Roman drama, medieval literature, and dramatic writing. He is the author of the forthcoming book 'Constantine and the Divine Mind' (Wipf and Stock, TBD), and 'The God of Jesus in Light of Christian Dogma' (Restoration Fellowship, 2016). He is also an award-winning screenwriter, and currently writes for his blog on Church history. Chandler also sits on the board of directors of the Unitarian Christian Alliance (formed 2019), and New Life Ministries of America, Inc., a small non-profit which has been producing Christian literature and financing overseas missions since 1994.
What is Gnostic?Gnosticism (from Ancient Greek: gnostikos, "having knowledge") is a modern name for a variety of ancient religious ideas and systems. Originating in Jewish-Christian milieus in the first and second century AD. These systems believed that the material world is created by an emanation of the highest God, trapping the divine spark within the human body.Gnosticism is also defined as the belief in, dualism of good and bad and special knowledge for salvation.
What is Trinity?The Christian doctrine of the Trinity (Latin: trinus "threefold") holds that God is one God, but three coeternal consubstantial persons or hypostases. These being the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit - as "one God in three Divine Persons". The three Persons are distinct, yet are one "substance, essence or nature" (homoousios).
