(Podcast 3.9.18) Gnosticism and the Church (w. Dr. Leo Percer)

Gnosticism was an early heretical movement that was combated by the church. What exactly is Gnosticism? What did Gnostics believe about the world’s creation, and the dichotomy between the material and spiritual world? What did they believe about salvation and Christ’s role in the salvific process? What connections did the Gnostics hold with the non-canonical Gospels, such as the Gospel of Thomas? Dr. Percer answers these questions, plus speculates what impact the early fragment of Mark’s Gospel holds for the apologetic world and for NT studies if the fragment holds. Join us today for a power-packed podcast as we are joined by Dr. Leo Percer, the Director of PhD studies at Liberty University.

About our Guest:

Dr. Leo Percer is the Director of Ph.D. studies at Liberty University, the Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Liberty University, and is on the board of directors for Ratio Christi. Dr. Percer received his Ph.D. in Religion and Philosophy from Baylor University, his M.Div. in Biblical Studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, his M.A. in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Western Kentucky University, and studied Greek at Union University. Dr. Percer is the author of the article “Gnosticism” found in The Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetics, edited by Ed Hindson and Ergun Caner and writes regularly on his blog, found at http://beyond-the-wardrobe.blogspot.com/.

About the Host:

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com and is the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast. He received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and received certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Brian is currently in the Ph.D. program in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University. Brian is a full member of the International Society of Christian Apologetics and the Christian Apologetics Alliance. Brian has been in the ministry for over 15 years and serves as the pastor of Huntsville Baptist Church in Yadkinville, North Carolina.

About the Podcast

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