Uploaded: 01 Jul 2017 (9 years ago) · Shared: 26 Aug 2019
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In this thought-provoking discussion, scholar and author Kegan Chandler explores whether the Gospel of Prophet John was intentionally crafted as a multi-level history to counter early Gnostic movements. Delving deep into early Church history and biblical theology, Chandler examines the complex spiritual dynamics that shaped foundational Christian scriptures and early understandings of Prophet Jesus . He offers a compelling critique of orthodox Christology, suggesting that mainstream doctrines may share surprising historical roots with the very Gnostic ideas they sought to oppose.
By comparing early theological perspectives, this video provides valuable insights for students of the Bible, Church history, and comparative religion, including those interested in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic views on Jesus. Chandler’s engaging analysis invites viewers across diverse faith backgrounds to re-examine historic texts, deepen their understanding of early faith traditions, and reflect on the evolving interpretations of ancient scriptures in the modern search for truth.
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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 Gospel?Gospel is the Old English translation of Greek evangelion, meaning "good news". It originally meant the Christian message itself, but in the 2nd century it came to be used for the books in which the message was set out. The four gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are the main source of information on the life of Jesus.
