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Quotes from Da Vinci CodeQuotes from Da Vinci Code► "almost everything our fathers taught us "almost everything our fathers taught us

about Christ is false." (page. 235).about Christ is false." (page. 235).► The existence of "a divine Christ was The existence of "a divine Christ was

unknown in the church"unknown in the church"► ““The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not

of God.” Page (231)of God.” Page (231)► The opening page titled "FACT”, Brown states, The opening page titled "FACT”, Brown states,

"All descriptions of artwork, architecture, "All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel documents, and secret rituals in this novel are accurate."are accurate."

People are taking fiction as People are taking fiction as fact.fact.

► In May 2006 the British pollster Opinion In May 2006 the British pollster Opinion Research Business conducted a similar Research Business conducted a similar survey, finding that out of 1000 people survey, finding that out of 1000 people surveyed, 60% of readers of the novel surveyed, 60% of readers of the novel believed Jesus had a child by Mary believed Jesus had a child by Mary Magdalene, as opposed to 30% of Magdalene, as opposed to 30% of people who had not read the book.people who had not read the book.

►Online polls have similar results.Online polls have similar results.

Does the Author present Does the Author present fiction?fiction?

► Brown says in high profile interviews: “99 Brown says in high profile interviews: “99 percent of it is true. All of the architecture, the percent of it is true. All of the architecture, the art, the secret rituals, the history, all of that is art, the secret rituals, the history, all of that is true, the Gnostic gospels.”true, the Gnostic gospels.”

► ““after numerous trips to Europe and about two after numerous trips to Europe and about two years of research I really became a believer.” years of research I really became a believer.”

► NBC’s Matt Lauer: “How much of this is based NBC’s Matt Lauer: “How much of this is based on reality in terms of things that actually on reality in terms of things that actually occurred?" occurred?" Dan Brown: “Absolutely all of it.”Dan Brown: “Absolutely all of it.”

Terms: GnosticismTerms: Gnosticism►Gnostics are those groups who Gnostics are those groups who

claim to be privy to some “secret claim to be privy to some “secret information”. Illuminati, information”. Illuminati, Freemasons, Templars, Indiana Freemasons, Templars, Indiana Jones, Priory of Sion, Opus Dei.. Jones, Priory of Sion, Opus Dei.. tons of others.tons of others.

Terms: GnosticismTerms: Gnosticism►Gnostic beliefs often include: Cosmic forces, Gnostic beliefs often include: Cosmic forces,

Mother Earth, Jesus as more divine than Mother Earth, Jesus as more divine than human. Hidden treasures like the Grail. human. Hidden treasures like the Grail. Female God. Some kind of secret or Female God. Some kind of secret or uncommon knowledge is essential for uncommon knowledge is essential for salvation. Did you think that New Age, salvation. Did you think that New Age, Humanism, or Feminism was a new thing?Humanism, or Feminism was a new thing?

►Da Vinci Code presenting Mary as the Holy Da Vinci Code presenting Mary as the Holy Grail, and necessary secret information = Grail, and necessary secret information = Gnostic Book.Gnostic Book.

Terms: CanonTerms: Canon►Canon is the term used to explain which Canon is the term used to explain which

books are considered inspired and books are considered inspired and included in the Bible. You will hear included in the Bible. You will hear “canonical” referring to the 66 books “canonical” referring to the 66 books currently included.currently included.

►This is not a new argument. The Jews This is not a new argument. The Jews often argued which O.T. books were often argued which O.T. books were scripture.scripture.

This has two “n”s cannon ->This has two “n”s cannon ->

Other TeachingsOther Teachings►There are other writings from around the There are other writings from around the

time the Bible was written, just like there time the Bible was written, just like there are tons of books made today.are tons of books made today.

►None of these are mentioned by other None of these are mentioned by other writers until 100 years later. The original writers until 100 years later. The original gospels are mentioned in the 1gospels are mentioned in the 1stst century. century.

►ApocryphaApocrypha means "hidden things." KJV means "hidden things." KJV for hundreds of years promoted some of for hundreds of years promoted some of these Gnostic texts.these Gnostic texts.

The Q “Gospel”The Q “Gospel”►This is a theory created by comparing This is a theory created by comparing

similarities and differences between similarities and differences between Matthew and Mark. The speculation is Matthew and Mark. The speculation is that the two books were based on one that the two books were based on one earlier missing book.earlier missing book.

““Gospel” Of JudasGospel” Of Judas► ““Gospel” of Judas surfaces around 180 A.D.Gospel” of Judas surfaces around 180 A.D.► Puts forth that Judas had more secret Puts forth that Judas had more secret

information than the other disciples. It is not information than the other disciples. It is not new.new.

► Judas includes a Self-Generated angel that Judas includes a Self-Generated angel that creates other Angels. Jesus laughs at the creates other Angels. Jesus laughs at the disciples for valid worship practices. Judas is disciples for valid worship practices. Judas is the 13th generation that will rule over the the 13th generation that will rule over the others. Cloud angels created Adam and eve. others. Cloud angels created Adam and eve. Does not mention Mary Magdalene. Does not mention Mary Magdalene.

Poor Mary M.!Poor Mary M.!►September 21, 591, Pope Gregory the September 21, 591, Pope Gregory the

Great gave an influential sermon where he Great gave an influential sermon where he declared that Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, declared that Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, 'the woman taken in adultery' described in 'the woman taken in adultery' described in John 8:3 and the woman who anointed John 8:3 and the woman who anointed Jesus' feet in Luke 3 were all the same Jesus' feet in Luke 3 were all the same person. From that point on illustrations of person. From that point on illustrations of Mary Magdalene were suggestive with red Mary Magdalene were suggestive with red fabric, long uncovered hair. There is fabric, long uncovered hair. There is nothing in scripture to suggest this.nothing in scripture to suggest this.

Jesus Marriage Possible?Jesus Marriage Possible?► Philo, Hypothetica 11.14-17 Many of the believers Philo, Hypothetica 11.14-17 Many of the believers

remained unmarried to devote themselves to God. remained unmarried to devote themselves to God. Describes celibacy as an "enviable system" Describes celibacy as an "enviable system"

► Josephus, Jewish War, 2.8.2 Neglect wedlock, Josephus, Jewish War, 2.8.2 Neglect wedlock, focusing on the fidelity and virtue instead of focusing on the fidelity and virtue instead of passions.passions.

► Josephus, Antiquities 18.1.5 “There are about four Josephus, Antiquities 18.1.5 “There are about four thousand men that live in this way, and neither thousand men that live in this way, and neither marry wives, nor are desirous to keep servants; as marry wives, nor are desirous to keep servants; as thinking the latter tempts men to be unjust, and thinking the latter tempts men to be unjust, and the former gives the handle to domestic quarrels”the former gives the handle to domestic quarrels”

““Gospel” of ThomasGospel” of Thomas►““Simon Peter said to them, "Let Mary Simon Peter said to them, "Let Mary

leave us, for women are not worthy of leave us, for women are not worthy of Life." Jesus said, "I myself shall lead her Life." Jesus said, "I myself shall lead her in order to make her male, so that she in order to make her male, so that she too may become a living spirit too may become a living spirit resembling you males. For every woman resembling you males. For every woman who will make herself male will enter the who will make herself male will enter the Kingdom of Heaven." (section 114)” Kingdom of Heaven." (section 114)” There is no mention of a marital bond, There is no mention of a marital bond, rather the view that women are nothing.rather the view that women are nothing.

Misc Mentions of Mary MMisc Mentions of Mary M► In the “In the “Gospel “of PeterGospel “of Peter we find no we find no

evidence whatsoever for a marriage evidence whatsoever for a marriage between Mary and Jesus. She is between Mary and Jesus. She is mentioned as a disciple.mentioned as a disciple.

►There is no hint in There is no hint in The Dialogue of the The Dialogue of the SaviorSavior of a marriage between Jesus and of a marriage between Jesus and Mary (or the Savior and Mary). She is Mary (or the Savior and Mary). She is mentioned as “one who knew the ALL mentioned as “one who knew the ALL (God)” or was spiritually discerning.(God)” or was spiritually discerning.

Misc Mentions of Mary MMisc Mentions of Mary M► The Sophia of Jesus ChristThe Sophia of Jesus Christ is a post-resurrection is a post-resurrection

dialogue between the risen Christ and some of dialogue between the risen Christ and some of his followers, including Mary. She asks where his followers, including Mary. She asks where the disciples were, where they were headed, the disciples were, where they were headed, and where Jesus was going. There is nothing and where Jesus was going. There is nothing further about Mary in this passage.further about Mary in this passage.

► 200 years later we find a growing interest in 200 years later we find a growing interest in Mary, as she is praised in The Mary, as she is praised in The Pistis SophiaPistis Sophia as as one "whose heart is more directed to the one "whose heart is more directed to the Kingdom of Heaven than all [her] brothers" Kingdom of Heaven than all [her] brothers" There is no implication in this writing of a There is no implication in this writing of a marital status.marital status.

““Gospel” of MaryGospel” of Mary► In the 130-180 Gospel of Mary Jesus' In the 130-180 Gospel of Mary Jesus'

love for Mary leads him to reveal love for Mary leads him to reveal special truth only to her, that the special truth only to her, that the disciples were upset about. There is disciples were upset about. There is now a more special bond between now a more special bond between them than the other disciples, but still them than the other disciples, but still nothing in this writing that points to a nothing in this writing that points to a sexual or spousal relationship between sexual or spousal relationship between Jesus and Mary.Jesus and Mary.

““Gospel” of PhillipGospel” of Phillip► The final document that has bearing on this situation is The final document that has bearing on this situation is

the the “Gospel” of Phillip“Gospel” of Phillip 170-220 "There were three who 170-220 "There were three who always walked with the Lord: Mary his mother and her always walked with the Lord: Mary his mother and her sister and Magdalene, the one who was called his sister and Magdalene, the one who was called his companion" (section 59). The greek word here is companion" (section 59). The greek word here is koinonos. It is used several times in the New Testament koinonos. It is used several times in the New Testament with this ordinary meaning (for example, when Paul with this ordinary meaning (for example, when Paul refers to himself as Philemon's koinonos in the Philemon refers to himself as Philemon's koinonos in the Philemon 1:17). 1:17).

► The second passage in The The second passage in The “Gospel” of Philip“Gospel” of Philip that that concerns Mary is the most suggestive: " And the concerns Mary is the most suggestive: " And the companion of the [...] Mary Magdalene. [...] more than companion of the [...] Mary Magdalene. [...] more than [...] the disciples, [...] kiss her [...] on her [...]. The rest of [...] the disciples, [...] kiss her [...] on her [...]. The rest of the disciples were offended by it and expressed the disciples were offended by it and expressed disapproval. They said to him, 'Why do you love her disapproval. They said to him, 'Why do you love her more than all of us?'more than all of us?'

““Gospel” of PhillipGospel” of Phillip► Even entertaining the far-flung idea that this could Even entertaining the far-flung idea that this could

be an inspired writing; it does not support the be an inspired writing; it does not support the marriage idea. If Jesus were married to Magdalene marriage idea. If Jesus were married to Magdalene the disciples would not have been shocked, and the the disciples would not have been shocked, and the two of them could have kissed and cuddled all day.two of them could have kissed and cuddled all day.

► The Gospel of Philip also makes statements that The Gospel of Philip also makes statements that deny the virgin birth, and claims that the Holy Spirit deny the virgin birth, and claims that the Holy Spirit is female. It says there are men who do not sin and is female. It says there are men who do not sin and are not able to sin. It says that Adam came from are not able to sin. It says that Adam came from two virgins, and from the spirit of the earth. That two virgins, and from the spirit of the earth. That Adam ate from the tree in the garden that bears Adam ate from the tree in the garden that bears animals.animals.

From the ScripturesFrom the Scriptures► Paul mentions that marriage divides a man’s focus Paul mentions that marriage divides a man’s focus

on God, it would have rendered Jesus not fully on God, it would have rendered Jesus not fully committed to God’s will.committed to God’s will.1 Corinthians 7:32-24 “An unmarried man is 1 Corinthians 7:32-24 “An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord's affairs—how he can concerned about the Lord's affairs—how he can please the Lord. But a married man is concerned please the Lord. But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— and his interests are divided.”his wife— and his interests are divided.”

► Jesus would have been a hypocrite to call disciples Jesus would have been a hypocrite to call disciples away from their families, professions (fishermen, tax away from their families, professions (fishermen, tax collectors, etc.) in order to follow Him with singular collectors, etc.) in order to follow Him with singular purpose. “left everything” “forsook all” Matt 10:37, purpose. “left everything” “forsook all” Matt 10:37, Luke 14:26Luke 14:26

From the Scriptures 2From the Scriptures 2► John 14:31 “The world must learn that I love John 14:31 “The world must learn that I love

the Father and that I do exactly what my the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me.”Father has commanded me.”If Jesus had married the above statement If Jesus had married the above statement would not ring true. He would have been would not ring true. He would have been interested in his own desires, suiting and interested in his own desires, suiting and wooing a follower. He would have shown a wooing a follower. He would have shown a mixed message that he loved his father AND mixed message that he loved his father AND his earthly wife.his earthly wife.

► The Bible does not say He was not married The Bible does not say He was not married to a garden hose.to a garden hose.

From the Scriptures 3From the Scriptures 3► In Matthew 19 Jesus is asked about the circumstances in In Matthew 19 Jesus is asked about the circumstances in

which divorce is lawful. His answer makes it clear that He which divorce is lawful. His answer makes it clear that He holds marriage in the highest regard. In response to Jesus's holds marriage in the highest regard. In response to Jesus's "hard line" on divorce, His disciples say, "If such is the case of "hard line" on divorce, His disciples say, "If such is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry" (v. 10). Jesus a man with his wife, it is better not to marry" (v. 10). Jesus responds: ".. and there are eunuchs who have made responds: ".. and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can." (vv. 11-12)Let anyone accept this who can." (vv. 11-12)

► This implies to me that Jesus followed the concept of pursuing This implies to me that Jesus followed the concept of pursuing a celibate life because of a greater purpose.a celibate life because of a greater purpose.

► There is no counter by the disciples “but Jesus, what about There is no counter by the disciples “but Jesus, what about your wife” There is no attack from the Pharisees about such a your wife” There is no attack from the Pharisees about such a relationship.relationship.

Jesus Knew His Purpose earlyJesus Knew His Purpose early►At age 12, right before the critical At age 12, right before the critical

Jewish age of 13… Luke 2:49 "Why Jewish age of 13… Luke 2:49 "Why were you searching for me?" he asked. were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be about my "Didn't you know I had to be about my father’s business?" But they did not father’s business?" But they did not understand what he was saying to understand what he was saying to them.them.

►Would Jesus have married, knowing Would Jesus have married, knowing that he could not father children, and that he could not father children, and would be killed early in life?would be killed early in life?

Jesus Could Not Join HimselfJesus Could Not Join Himself► While marriage itself is not wrong, Jesus would While marriage itself is not wrong, Jesus would

not have been the pure sacrifice. He would not have been the pure sacrifice. He would have been “one flesh” with a fallen human. In have been “one flesh” with a fallen human. In God there can be no darkness at all.God there can be no darkness at all.

► 1 Corinthians 7:4 “The wife's body does not 1 Corinthians 7:4 “The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife.” He belong to him alone but also to his wife.” He would not have had full right of sacrifice.would not have had full right of sacrifice.

Jesus About Natural FamilyJesus About Natural Family► The crowd told him that they were there to see The crowd told him that they were there to see

him. Jesus responded, "Who are my mother and him. Jesus responded, "Who are my mother and brothers?" Then, looking at his disciples, he brothers?" Then, looking at his disciples, he answered the question: "Here are my mother answered the question: "Here are my mother and brothers! Whoever does the will of God is and brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother" (Mark 3:33-my brother and sister and mother" (Mark 3:33-35). 35).

► Jesus upheld the family as important, but He Jesus upheld the family as important, but He showed clearly that He personally had no ties to showed clearly that He personally had no ties to a natural family. No mention of here is your a natural family. No mention of here is your wife.wife.

Prophesy Makes this Prophesy Makes this impossibleimpossible

► Jesus was ugly, not physically attractive.Jesus was ugly, not physically attractive.ISA 53:2-3 He grew up before him like a tender ISA 53:2-3 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. He was appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.esteemed him not.

► Jesus was not welcome in his hometown.Jesus was not welcome in his hometown.ISA 53:3 “He was despised and rejected by men, a ISA 53:3 “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering.”man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering.”Mark 6:4 "Only in his hometown, among his relatives Mark 6:4 "Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor."and in his own house is a prophet without honor."

Prophesy Makes this Prophesy Makes this impossible 2impossible 2

►He had no home, no place to rest his head.He had no home, no place to rest his head.Matt 8:19 Foxes have holes and birds of the Matt 8:19 Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.nowhere to lay His head.

►He could have no offspringHe could have no offspringISA 53:8 By oppression and judgment he ISA 53:8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away. And who can speak of his was taken away. And who can speak of his descendants? For he was cut off from the descendants? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was stricken.my people he was stricken.

Prophesy Makes this Prophesy Makes this impossible 3impossible 3

► Everyone deserted himEveryone deserted himMatthew 26:56 But this has all taken place that Matthew 26:56 But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.

►His servant position would have greater status His servant position would have greater status if married.if married.Phil 2:5 “but made himself nothing, taking the Phil 2:5 “but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death-even death on a cross!”to death-even death on a cross!”

Did Jesus Keep Secrets?Did Jesus Keep Secrets?► ISA 45:18 For this is what the LORD says-- he who ISA 45:18 For this is what the LORD says-- he who

created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited-- he it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited-- he says: "I am the LORD, and there is no other. 19 says: "I am the LORD, and there is no other. 19 I I have not spoken in secrethave not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a , from somewhere in a land of darkness; I have not said to Jacob's land of darkness; I have not said to Jacob's descendants, 'Seek me in vain.' I, the LORD, speak descendants, 'Seek me in vain.' I, the LORD, speak the truth; I declare what is right.the truth; I declare what is right.

► John 15: 15 I no longer call you servants, because a John 15: 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for I have called you friends, for everything that I everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to learned from my Father I have made known to youyou..

Did Jesus Keep Secrets? 2Did Jesus Keep Secrets? 2► John 18:19 Meanwhile, the high priest John 18:19 Meanwhile, the high priest

questioned Jesus about his disciples and his questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. "I have spoken openly to the world," teaching. "I have spoken openly to the world," Jesus replied. "I always taught in synagogues or Jesus replied. "I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come at the temple, where all the Jews come together. together. I said nothing in secret.I said nothing in secret. Why Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.they know what I said.

► 2 Pet 1:3 His divine power has 2 Pet 1:3 His divine power has given us given us everything we need for life and godlinesseverything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.his own glory and goodness.

The Meat of the ArgumentThe Meat of the Argument► This argument fits in today’s society of easy-out This argument fits in today’s society of easy-out

marriage better than it would have even 50 years ago. marriage better than it would have even 50 years ago. Jesus is espoused to his church. There is no way out of Jesus is espoused to his church. There is no way out of this marriage arrangement. Scripture indicates that this marriage arrangement. Scripture indicates that not even death can separate us from his love (Rom not even death can separate us from his love (Rom 8:38). We as disciples are, together, the 8:38). We as disciples are, together, the true and true and only brideonly bride of Christ. of Christ.

► Ephesians 5:21-33 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Ephesians 5:21-33 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish” and without blemish”

Dangers in ThisDangers in This► It undermines scriptural authority. e.g. because the It undermines scriptural authority. e.g. because the

bible appears silent about ________ it is open to bible appears silent about ________ it is open to speculation and change.speculation and change.

► Proof Damaged: Miracles – Da Vinci book claims Proof Damaged: Miracles – Da Vinci book claims miracles are impossible.miracles are impossible.

► Proof Damaged: Prophesy fulfilled – These are human Proof Damaged: Prophesy fulfilled – These are human books full of errors and changed over time.books full of errors and changed over time.

► Proof Damaged: Physical Resurrection – Jesus was just Proof Damaged: Physical Resurrection – Jesus was just a man, married with children.a man, married with children.

► It damages history. If I said Columbus found America It damages history. If I said Columbus found America in 1842 you would think I was a fool. We cannot allow in 1842 you would think I was a fool. We cannot allow history to be changed. It is the pillar that supports history to be changed. It is the pillar that supports truth.truth.

Dangers in This 2Dangers in This 2► It undermines the message that Jesus was It undermines the message that Jesus was

really a pure sacrifice. It represents Jesus as really a pure sacrifice. It represents Jesus as selfish in his desires. It presents Jesus as selfish in his desires. It presents Jesus as partly about gratification.partly about gratification.

► It reduces the marriage covenant down to It reduces the marriage covenant down to something that is convenient when a female something that is convenient when a female disciple is around. It belittles the idea that disciple is around. It belittles the idea that believers are part of the bride of Christ or that believers are part of the bride of Christ or that Jesus will be married to his church. It reduces Jesus will be married to his church. It reduces the church to an adulterous second marriage.the church to an adulterous second marriage.

Scripture Fights False Scripture Fights False TeachingsTeachings

► Acts 20:29-31 “I know that after I leave, savage Acts 20:29-31 “I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even the flock. Even from your own number men will from your own number men will arise and distort the trutharise and distort the truth in order to draw away in order to draw away disciples after them. So be on your guard! disciples after them. So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.”warning each of you night and day with tears.”

► 2 Timothy 2:17-18 Their teaching will spread like 2 Timothy 2:17-18 Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have wandered away from the truth. Philetus, who have wandered away from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they place, and they destroy the faith of somedestroy the faith of some..

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► 2 Peter 2:1 “But there were also false prophets 2 Peter 2:1 “But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will teachers among you. They will secretly secretly introduce destructive heresiesintroduce destructive heresies, even , even denying the sovereign Lorddenying the sovereign Lord who bought who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves”them—bringing swift destruction on themselves”

► Revelations 2:15 ”You hate the teachings of the Revelations 2:15 ”You hate the teachings of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate” These were likely Nicolaitans, which I also hate” These were likely a group of Gnostics or Church leaders that a group of Gnostics or Church leaders that elevated their positions.elevated their positions.

The Real “Da Vinci code”The Real “Da Vinci code”►Leonardo wrote mirrored or Leonardo wrote mirrored or

backwards. backwards.

Da Vinci Anatomy Expert?Da Vinci Anatomy Expert?

Da Vinci Lord’s SupperDa Vinci Lord’s Supper

Lord’s Supper Close-upLord’s Supper Close-up

Fact:Fact:►Leonardo Da Vinci (1400ad) himself Leonardo Da Vinci (1400ad) himself

identified the apostles in the drawings identified the apostles in the drawings for the paintings and in his other for the paintings and in his other writings, mentioning that John was the writings, mentioning that John was the youngest and more feminine of the 12 youngest and more feminine of the 12 disciples. If Da Vinci had painted a disciples. If Da Vinci had painted a Mary Magdalene in the picture, then Mary Magdalene in the picture, then which disciple got left out? There are which disciple got left out? There are only the twelve in the picture plus Jesus.only the twelve in the picture plus Jesus.

Other Paintings Of John:Other Paintings Of John:

Cosimo Rosselli - 1481

Gerard David - 1510

Other Paintings of John 2Other Paintings of John 2

Jacobo Bassano - 1542Giotto Di Bondone - 1350

Practical ApplicationPractical Application►The author of the Da Vinci Code clearly The author of the Da Vinci Code clearly

researched and knew his stuff, He had researched and knew his stuff, He had way too much time and motivation for way too much time and motivation for just a simple work of fiction. The just a simple work of fiction. The Gnostic argument is nothing new. This Gnostic argument is nothing new. This is dangerous religious fiction is dangerous religious fiction presented as fact, like evolution, easy presented as fact, like evolution, easy out-marriage, or any other of man’s out-marriage, or any other of man’s imaginings. imaginings.

Practical Application 2Practical Application 2► You may have heard there is a real “Da You may have heard there is a real “Da

Vinci Code” so it rings in the back of your Vinci Code” so it rings in the back of your mind as plausible. You can look and notice mind as plausible. You can look and notice that John in the Last supper does appear that John in the Last supper does appear feminine. You can look and find some of the feminine. You can look and find some of the secret organizations do exist.secret organizations do exist.

►Do you think, how much more of this fiction Do you think, how much more of this fiction might be right? The correct approach might be right? The correct approach should be: It is fiction, parts are obviously should be: It is fiction, parts are obviously wrong, Destructive heresies CAN destroy wrong, Destructive heresies CAN destroy good faith. We should approach it as false good faith. We should approach it as false teaching. Acts 20:31 “Be on your Guard!”teaching. Acts 20:31 “Be on your Guard!”