The Body Matters: Embrace the Incarnation Over Gnosticism

The historical truth of the resurrection is essential to Christianity and cannot be reduced to mere symbolism, as suggested by Gnostic beliefs. Gnosticism, which has been condemned as Antichrist in the New Testament, emphasizes a dualistic view that sees the spirit as good and the body as evil, undermining core Christian tenets. The denial of Christ's coming in the flesh is a critical aspect of Gnostic ideology, and this negation leads to an inability to affirm key elements of the gospel. These include the incarnation, Jesus's public ministry, the Eucharist's institution, the church's creation as the body of Christ, the reality of Jesus's bodily crucifixion and resurrection, and the promise of our own bodily resurrection. Each of these points has explicit Biblical backing that is inconsistent with Gnostic thought, underscoring the importance of embracing the physicality of faith and the incarnation.