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⚠️ FALSE TEACHERS EXPOSED

Simon Magus

The Great Deception

From Samaritan sorcerer to the father of heresy — discover how Simon Magus became the architect of religious deception that echoes through the ages.

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The Three Acts of Deception

Follow the transformation of Simon from a simple sorcerer to the founding father of mystical heresy.

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The Encounter with Peter

Simon Magus was a sorcerer from the Samaritan village of Gitta, called "the Great Power of God" by amazed locals. When Philip arrived preaching the Kingdom, Simon appeared to join the movement.

When he saw Peter and John laying hands on believers to receive the Spirit, Simon tried to buy that power with silver.

Peter's rebuke exposed Simon's wicked heart. His interest was never in truth or repentance — it was about power. This desire would shape the rest of his life and influence.

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Simon's Apostasy and New Religion

After being exposed, Simon left the apostles and began preaching his own gospel. He declared himself to be the divine "Father," claiming to appear in different forms to different people.

He called himself Zeus. He called Helen Athena. This was not Hebrew faith — this was the birth of a new religion.

Traveling with a woman named Helen, whom he claimed was the divine "Thought" (Ennoia) trapped in human form, Simon created a mixture of Greek mythology, mysticism, and rebellion against YHWH.

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The Rise of Gnostic Scripture

Simon's movement birthed what we now call Gnosticism — a belief system rejecting YHWH as Creator and replacing Him with mystical ideas.

Notable Gnostic writings (100-300 AD):

  • The Gospel of Thomas — hidden sayings, not commandments
  • The Gospel of Judas — claiming Judas was the chosen one
  • The Apocryphon of John — teaching YHWH is not the true God
  • Pistis Sophia — describing a fallen goddess needing salvation
  • The Gospel of Mary — mystical teachings through Mary Magdalene
These were not Hebrew writings. They were Greek heresies preserved by Alexandria's libraries and Catholic scribes who loved mystery more than truth.

Hebrew Truth vs Gnostic Corruption

Hebrew Bible Teaches

  • YHWH is the one true Creator of all
  • Obedience leads to blessing
  • Yeshua came in flesh, walked in Torah, taught repentance
  • Salvation comes from returning to YHWH
  • The material world is good, created by YHWH
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Gnosticism Teaches

  • YHWH is a false god — hidden god exists above Him
  • Rules are traps — escape through enlightenment
  • Yeshua was only spirit being who taught secrets
  • Salvation comes from discovering your "true self"
  • Material world is evil, escape is the goal

Who Preserved These Lies?

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Greek Libraries

The libraries of Alexandria preserved and copied Gnostic texts, spreading mystical teachings across the ancient world.

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Catholic Scribes

Roman Catholic scribes who loved mystery more than truth, incorporating Gnostic elements into their theology.

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Roman Church

The Roman Church adopted and protected many of these writings as background theology, blending truth with error.

The Enduring Danger of Simon Magus

Simon Magus is not a side note in history. He is the turning point — where rebellion dressed itself in religion and called it truth.

Father of Heresy

He became the founding father of organized religious deception

Rejected Truth

Had heard truth but rejected it, seen the Spirit but tried to buy it

Blended Religions

Mixed Hebrew words with Greek myths, changing covenant to magic

Modern Influence

His influence remains in mysticism, false Christianity, New Age doctrines

⚠️ The Simon Magus Warning

Every teaching that says "You don't need to obey — just awaken" echoes Simon's rebellion. He helped launch the first great counterfeit religion, and his deception continues today wherever truth is replaced with mystical experience.