ETCF VI.55 SYNCRETISM

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul
(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part VI. Human Beings and the Fall
55. SYNCRETISM

Summary:
1. Syncretism is the blending or mixing of alien religions or philosophies into one.
2. One of the constant problems of Israelite religion in the Old Testament was the intrusion of pagan religions.
3. The New Testament church struggled against the influence of Greek and Roman religion and culture.
4. Modern Christianity is threatened by attempts to combine Christian thought with pagan religion and secular philosophy.

Biblical passages for reflection:
1 Kings 16:29-34;
1 Corinthians 10:14-23;
2 Corinthians 6:14-18;
Galatians 3:1-14;
Colossians 2:8;
1 John 5:19-21;

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