Gnosticism with its ‘secret knowledge’ is the antithesis of the free grace offered by the Lord. It was first encountered in the OT in the Garden. It was presented by its creator Satan. All other manifestations of the ‘ism’ have the same origins along with other false teaching and religions. God’s Word is unbreakable, it serves the purpose for which it is sent and doesn’t return empty. The same can’t be said for heresies.
All well stated 🙂
My favorite prophet pointed out how constant division in principles of faith and 'religious' practice has clouded the history of the 'church' from the beginning, caused strife and loss of faith altogether. {Satan, of course} He called it 'The Sterile Synagogue'.
The Ruach haQodesh - the Holy Spirit - clarifies all knowledge needed to understand what is required...