The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code:: Assault on Biblical Christianity Assault on Biblical Christianity

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GALATIANS 1:6-9GALATIANS 1:6-9

6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any we said before, so say I now again, If any manman preach any other gospel unto you than that ye preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.have received, let him be accursed.

What is the Gospel that we have received?What is the Gospel that we have received?

1 Corinthians 15:3f1 Corinthians 15:3f3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that also received, how that Christ died for our sinsChrist died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was he was

buriedburied, and that , and that he rose againhe rose again the third day the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seenseen of Cephas, then of the twelve:6 After that, of Cephas, then of the twelve:6 After that, he was he was seenseen of above five hundred brethren at of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this once; of whom the greater part remain unto this

present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After that, he was that, he was seenseen of James; then of all the of James; then of all the

apostles. 8 And last of all he was apostles. 8 And last of all he was seenseen of me of me also, as of one born out of due time.also, as of one born out of due time.

DA VINCI CODE’SDA VINCI CODE’S CENTRAL THEME: CENTRAL THEME:

Almost everything our fathers Almost everything our fathers taught us about Jesus Christ, taught us about Jesus Christ,

the Bible and Church History is the Bible and Church History is false!false!

See: Dan Brown,See: Dan Brown,The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code (New (New York: Doubleday, 2003), p.235, etc.York: Doubleday, 2003), p.235, etc.

The “The “CodeCode” says: “The Bible is a product of ” says: “The Bible is a product of manman, my dear. Not of God….[I]t has evolved , my dear. Not of God….[I]t has evolved through countless translations, additions, and through countless translations, additions, and revisions.…The Bible, as we know it today, was revisions.…The Bible, as we know it today, was collated by the pagan Roman emperor collated by the pagan Roman emperor Constantine the Great” Constantine the Great” (page 231).(page 231).

This is “doublespeak!”This is “doublespeak!” If Constantine collated If Constantine collated the Bible “as we know it today” and he died in the Bible “as we know it today” and he died in A.D. 337, then all these “countless translations, A.D. 337, then all these “countless translations, additions, and revisions” must have occurred additions, and revisions” must have occurred before 337, but we have manuscripts in Greek before 337, but we have manuscripts in Greek and Hebrew dated long before A.D. 337.and Hebrew dated long before A.D. 337.

We can check it out, and Dan Brown is wrong!We can check it out, and Dan Brown is wrong!

Dan Brown’s Biblical research is either Dan Brown’s Biblical research is either sloppy, or intentionally misleading!sloppy, or intentionally misleading!

Constantine died in A.D. 337. He did NOT Constantine died in A.D. 337. He did NOT collate the Bible. The Hebrew Old Testament collate the Bible. The Hebrew Old Testament existed long before Jesus was born. The Canon existed long before Jesus was born. The Canon of the New Testament was nearly complete by of the New Testament was nearly complete by A.D. 100 and was formalized and completed A.D. 100 and was formalized and completed between A.D. 393 and 397= 60 years after between A.D. 393 and 397= 60 years after Constantine died!Constantine died!

So the Bible “as we know it today” could not So the Bible “as we know it today” could not possibly have been “collated” by the pagan possibly have been “collated” by the pagan emperor Constantine the Great!emperor Constantine the Great!

WHEN OUR CHRISTIAN WHEN OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH IS ATTACKED WE FAITH IS ATTACKED WE

CHRISTIANS MUST CHRISTIANS MUST RESPOND!RESPOND!

““If the God of Genesis 1 is unreliable, If the God of Genesis 1 is unreliable, so is the one in Psalms, the Gospel so is the one in Psalms, the Gospel of John, and Revelation. He is the of John, and Revelation. He is the

same One in Romans and same One in Romans and Philippians, too. Either you utterly Philippians, too. Either you utterly trust the God you meet in Genesis trust the God you meet in Genesis 1, or you have nothing else. He is 1, or you have nothing else. He is the same. He does not change.”the same. He does not change.”

Pastor John Barnett, Tulsa Bible ChurchPastor John Barnett, Tulsa Bible Church

1 PETER 3:151 PETER 3:15

15 But sanctify the Lord God in 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and your hearts: and bebe ready ready

always to always to givegive an answer to an answer to every man that asketh you a every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.you with meekness and fear.

JUDE 3JUDE 3

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was unto you of the common salvation, it was

needful for me to write unto you, and needful for me to write unto you, and exhort exhort youyou that that ye should earnestly ye should earnestly

contend for the faithcontend for the faith which was once which was once delivered unto the saints.delivered unto the saints.

PROVERBS 14:12PROVERBS 14:12

There is a way which seemeth There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end right unto a man, but the end thereof thereof areare the ways of death. the ways of death.

[[DeceptionDeception]]

In the last days the engine of Satan’s world In the last days the engine of Satan’s world system is fueled by system is fueled by DECEPTIONDECEPTION!!

II Corinthians 11:3II Corinthians 11:3

But I fear, lest by any means, as the But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled (deceived) Eve serpent beguiled (deceived) Eve through his subtlety (craftiness), through his subtlety (craftiness),

so your minds should be corrupted so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.from the simplicity that is in Christ.

In other words:In other words: Don’t be deceived!Don’t be deceived!

The engine of Dan Brown’s The engine of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code is is

deception.deception.

Dan Brown claims through his characters:Dan Brown claims through his characters:

Christians were Christians were deceiveddeceived by the 300 church by the 300 church leaders called together in 325 A.D. by leaders called together in 325 A.D. by Constantine at the Council of Nicaea Constantine at the Council of Nicaea (p.233).(p.233).

Constantine used the Christians to solidify his Constantine used the Christians to solidify his political power base political power base (p.234).(p.234).

The Council of Nicaea altered the Bible and The Council of Nicaea altered the Bible and removed the truth of goddess worship removed the truth of goddess worship (p.124).(p.124).

The Council of Nicaea created the “divine” The Council of Nicaea created the “divine” Christ (Jesus was not God until Nicaea said so Christ (Jesus was not God until Nicaea said so p.233p.233).).

Dan Brown claims through his characters:Dan Brown claims through his characters:

““Unbiased science could not possibly be Unbiased science could not possibly be performed by a man who possessed faith in performed by a man who possessed faith in

God” God” (p. 149).(p. 149).

This assumption is so wrong: Most major This assumption is so wrong: Most major sciences were begun by Christian scientists sciences were begun by Christian scientists who were men of great faith in the God of the who were men of great faith in the God of the Bible—a God of predictability, regularity, Bible—a God of predictability, regularity, symmetry, order and great power and genius!symmetry, order and great power and genius!

See: John 1; Colossians 1; Hebrews 1See: John 1; Colossians 1; Hebrews 1

Ref: The Defenders Study Bible, H. MorrisRef: The Defenders Study Bible, H. Morris

““Unbiased science could not possibly be Unbiased science could not possibly be performed by a man who possessed faith in performed by a man who possessed faith in

God.” p. 149God.” p. 149

Following is a partial list of Following is a partial list of scientists with scientists with faith in the God of the Biblefaith in the God of the Bible and the area of and the area of

“unbiased science” they founded:“unbiased science” they founded:

Joseph Lister--------Antiseptic surgeryJoseph Lister--------Antiseptic surgery

Louis Pasteur--------BacteriologyLouis Pasteur--------Bacteriology

Michael Faraday----ElectromagneticsMichael Faraday----Electromagnetics

Robert Boyle---------ChemistryRobert Boyle---------Chemistry

Johannes Kepler----Celestial MechanicsJohannes Kepler----Celestial Mechanics

Charles Babbage----Computer scienceCharles Babbage----Computer science

John A. Fleming-----ElectronicsJohn A. Fleming-----Electronics

Lord Raleigh----------Dimensional AnalysisLord Raleigh----------Dimensional Analysis

Lord Kelvin------------ThermodynamicsLord Kelvin------------Thermodynamics

Kelvin was a British Physicist and Mathmetician Kelvin was a British Physicist and Mathmetician who gave us our first Trans-Atlantic cable, said:who gave us our first Trans-Atlantic cable, said:

““If you think strongly enough, you will be If you think strongly enough, you will be forced by science to a belief in God. We forced by science to a belief in God. We

must pause, face to face, with the mystery must pause, face to face, with the mystery and miracle of creation.”and miracle of creation.”

Louis Agassiz-------Glacial GeologyLouis Agassiz-------Glacial Geology

George Stokes------Fluid MechanicsGeorge Stokes------Fluid Mechanics

William Hershel-----Galactic AstronomyWilliam Hershel-----Galactic Astronomy

Gregor Mendel------GeneticsGregor Mendel------Genetics

Matthew Maury------HydrographyMatthew Maury------Hydrography

William Ramsey-----Isotopic ChemistryWilliam Ramsey-----Isotopic Chemistry

Ray Damadian—Magnetic Resonance ImagingRay Damadian—Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Enrique Fabret------EntomologyEnrique Fabret------Entomology

““I can’t say I believe in God; I I can’t say I believe in God; I seesee Him. Him. Without Him I understand nothing; Without Him I understand nothing; without Him all is darkness. Every without Him all is darkness. Every

period has its manias. I regard atheism period has its manias. I regard atheism as mania. It is the malady of the age. as mania. It is the malady of the age.

You could take my skin from me more You could take my skin from me more easily than my faith in God.” easily than my faith in God.”

Contrary to Dan Brown’s thinking, there Contrary to Dan Brown’s thinking, there would be no modern science without men would be no modern science without men of deep belief in the God of the Bible. Men of deep belief in the God of the Bible. Men

who knew there were discoveries to be who knew there were discoveries to be made because they knew the one true made because they knew the one true God of the Bible Who is the Creator of God of the Bible Who is the Creator of

order, symmetry, predictability, purpose, order, symmetry, predictability, purpose, function, life, design and beauty. function, life, design and beauty.

The things that scientists (and we average The things that scientists (and we average folks) observe in this universe, the creation folks) observe in this universe, the creation by the God of the Bible, help us to by the God of the Bible, help us to understand the invisible attributes of the understand the invisible attributes of the Creator.Creator.

The universe screams of the existence of The universe screams of the existence of its Almighty Creator!its Almighty Creator!

The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code denies the deity of the denies the deity of the

Lord Jesus Christ!Lord Jesus Christ!

THE BIBLE CALLS JESUS, “THEOS.”THE BIBLE CALLS JESUS, “THEOS.”

Hebrews 1:8Hebrews 1:8

“ “But unto the Son [Jesus] But unto the Son [Jesus] he saithhe saith, Thy , Thy throne, O God [Theos], throne, O God [Theos], isis for ever and for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness ever: a sceptre of righteousness isis the the sceptre of thy kingdom.”sceptre of thy kingdom.”

Jesus is called “Theos” (God) Jesus is called “Theos” (God) seven times in the New Testament.seven times in the New Testament.

THE BIBLE CALLS JESUS, “THEOS.”THE BIBLE CALLS JESUS, “THEOS.”Matthew 4:5-7Matthew 4:5-7

5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, 5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in his angels charge concerning thee: and in theirtheir hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the tempt the Lord thy Lord thy GodGod [ [TheosTheos].].

The Lord Jesus Christ is God--Theos.The Lord Jesus Christ is God--Theos.

In spite of what Dan Brown says In spite of what Dan Brown says in his in his fictionfiction book, book, The Da Vinci The Da Vinci

CodeCode, the Lord Jesus Christ is not , the Lord Jesus Christ is not just a man, He is God in the flesh! just a man, He is God in the flesh!

Jesus is Theos.Jesus is Theos.

The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown by Dan Brown

7,000,000 copies sold in 17,000,000 copies sold in 1stst year. year.

More than a year on More than a year on NY TimesNY Times best seller list. best seller list.

On every best seller list in America.On every best seller list in America.

Estimated 30,000,000 readers 1Estimated 30,000,000 readers 1stst year. year.

Translated into 35 languages 1Translated into 35 languages 1stst year. year.

Discussed in colleges, high schools, Discussed in colleges, high schools, businesses, neighborhoods, homes, etc. businesses, neighborhoods, homes, etc.

The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code

Movie Rights sold to Columbia Pictures for Movie Rights sold to Columbia Pictures for $6,000,000. (May ‘06 release?)$6,000,000. (May ‘06 release?)

Movie is directed by Ron Howard.Movie is directed by Ron Howard.

Has been the cover story of Has been the cover story of US News and US News and World Report, Time, NewsweekWorld Report, Time, Newsweek..

Articles have appeared on every major Articles have appeared on every major Internet news service.Internet news service.

Da Vinci Code = Da Vinci Code = FICTION?FICTION?This book attacks all the major doctrines of the This book attacks all the major doctrines of the Bible.Bible.It slanders the identity of the Lord Jesus.It slanders the identity of the Lord Jesus.The book attacks the historical, orthodox The book attacks the historical, orthodox foundations of true, Biblical Christianity. foundations of true, Biblical Christianity.

The author says the novel is “fiction.”The author says the novel is “fiction.”Page one begins with “Page one begins with “FactFact:” in bold font.:” in bold font.Page one ends with: “All descriptions of art Page one ends with: “All descriptions of art work, architecture, documents and secret work, architecture, documents and secret rituals in this novel are accurate.” says Brownrituals in this novel are accurate.” says BrownBrown distorts fact to produce fiction!Brown distorts fact to produce fiction!

Charlie Gibson interviewed Brown Charlie Gibson interviewed Brown on on Good Morning America:Good Morning America:

GibsonGibson: “If you were writing it [: “If you were writing it [The Da The Da Vinci CodeVinci Code] as a nonfiction book, how ] as a nonfiction book, how would it have been different?”would it have been different?”

BrownBrown: “I don’t think it would have…it is : “I don’t think it would have…it is important to remember this is a novel important to remember this is a novel about a theory that has been out there for about a theory that has been out there for a long time.” a long time.”

Good Morning AmericaGood Morning America, Nov. 3, 2003, Nov. 3, 2003

Da Vinci Code = Da Vinci Code = FICTION?FICTION?On the publisher’s credits page in the front of On the publisher’s credits page in the front of The Da Vinci Code The Da Vinci Code is this statement: “All of the is this statement: “All of the characters and events in this book are fictitious, characters and events in this book are fictitious, and any resemblance to actual persons, living and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.”or dead, is purely coincidental.”

Yet on page one under “Fact:” are listed: The Yet on page one under “Fact:” are listed: The Priory of Sion, Paris’s Bibliotheque Nationale, Priory of Sion, Paris’s Bibliotheque Nationale, Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, Leonardo Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, Leonardo da Vinci and da Vinci and Les Dossiers Secrets.Les Dossiers Secrets.

Fact is immediately labeled “fiction.”Fact is immediately labeled “fiction.”

THE FIRST PAGE AFTER THE THE FIRST PAGE AFTER THE TITLE PAGE READS:TITLE PAGE READS:

““F a c t :F a c t :

The Priory of Sion—a European secret society The Priory of Sion—a European secret society founded in 1099–-is a real organization.founded in 1099–-is a real organization.

In 1975 Paris’s Bibliotheque Nationale In 1975 Paris’s Bibliotheque Nationale discovered parchments known as discovered parchments known as Les Dossiers Les Dossiers SecretsSecrets, identifying numerous members of the , identifying numerous members of the Priory of Sion, including Sir Isaac Newton, Priory of Sion, including Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Leonardo da Vinci.Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Leonardo da Vinci.

The Vatican prelature known as Opus Dei is a The Vatican prelature known as Opus Dei is a

deeply devout Catholic sect that has been deeply devout Catholic sect that has been the topic of recent controversy due to the topic of recent controversy due to reports of brainwashing, coercion, and a reports of brainwashing, coercion, and a dangerous practice known as ‘corporeal dangerous practice known as ‘corporeal mortification.’ Opus Dei has just completed mortification.’ Opus Dei has just completed construction of a $47 million National construction of a $47 million National Headquarters at 243 Lexington Avenue in Headquarters at 243 Lexington Avenue in New York City.New York City.

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.”

Brown distorts truth to make fiction!Brown distorts truth to make fiction!

For example: There really is an organization For example: There really is an organization called “Opus Dei.”called “Opus Dei.”

But Brown so thoroughly misrepresents Opus But Brown so thoroughly misrepresents Opus Dei in Dei in The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code that at this writing this that at this writing this organization is contemplating a law suit against organization is contemplating a law suit against Brown and his publisher.Brown and his publisher.

For example: Opus Dei has no assassin For example: Opus Dei has no assassin monks.monks.

By the way:By the way:

According to a BBC documentary, According to a BBC documentary, Les Dossiers Les Dossiers SecretsSecrets were clandestinely placed in the were clandestinely placed in the Bibliotheque Nationale by a man named Pierre Bibliotheque Nationale by a man named Pierre Plantard. Mr. Plantard fabricated the Plantard. Mr. Plantard fabricated the documents “…including the genealogical tables documents “…including the genealogical tables and lists of the Priory’s grand masters—and lists of the Priory’s grand masters—Newton, Botticelli, Leonardo, and so on.”Newton, Botticelli, Leonardo, and so on.”See: McDowell, Josh, See: McDowell, Josh, The Da Vinci Code: A Quest for AnswersThe Da Vinci Code: A Quest for Answers (Holiday FL: Green Key Books, 2006), p. 5.(Holiday FL: Green Key Books, 2006), p. 5.

The 1099 date appears to be a fabrication of The 1099 date appears to be a fabrication of Dan Brown--1950’s is more likely!Dan Brown--1950’s is more likely!

Da Vinci Code = Da Vinci Code = NON-NON- FICTION?FICTION?

Brown presents Church History, Ancient Brown presents Church History, Ancient Manuscripts, Archaeology, Canonicity, Manuscripts, Archaeology, Canonicity, Theology, etc., and then distorts and Theology, etc., and then distorts and misrepresents their historical and misrepresents their historical and traditional meaning and understanding as traditional meaning and understanding as taught by the true church down through taught by the true church down through the ages.the ages.True history is twisted into a Gnostic/New True history is twisted into a Gnostic/New Age worldview interpretation.Age worldview interpretation.

BROWN’S TWISTED HISTORY:BROWN’S TWISTED HISTORY:

The third major character of the book, Leigh The third major character of the book, Leigh Teabing, says, “These are photo copies of the Teabing, says, “These are photo copies of the Nag Hammadi and Dead Sea Scrolls,…The Nag Hammadi and Dead Sea Scrolls,…The earliest Christian recordsearliest Christian records. Troublingly, they do . Troublingly, they do not match up with the gospels in the Bible.” not match up with the gospels in the Bible.”

AttentionAttention: The Scrolls are : The Scrolls are NOTNOT a “Christian a “Christian document.”document.”

Dead Sea Scrolls: 225 Old Testament Dead Sea Scrolls: 225 Old Testament Manuscripts which never mention Jesus or Manuscripts which never mention Jesus or Christianity since the Essenes were a Jewish Christianity since the Essenes were a Jewish sect. They in no way contradict the NT Gospels.sect. They in no way contradict the NT Gospels.

BROWN’S TWISTED HISTORY:BROWN’S TWISTED HISTORY:

The Nag Hammadi texts were found in 1945.The Nag Hammadi texts were found in 1945.

The actual authors are not known.The actual authors are not known.

They contain none of the books of the N.T.They contain none of the books of the N.T.

The Nag Hammadi texts are early Gnostic.The Nag Hammadi texts are early Gnostic.

Brown presents these spurious texts as more Brown presents these spurious texts as more accurate and authoritative than N.T. Gospels.accurate and authoritative than N.T. Gospels.

Brown claims 80 Brown claims 80 gospelsgospels total, but there are total, but there are actually only 4 or 5 other than Matt., Mk., Lk., J.actually only 4 or 5 other than Matt., Mk., Lk., J.

Brown likes the Gospels of Brown likes the Gospels of ThomasThomas and and PhillipPhillip..

BROWN’S TWISTED HISTORY:BROWN’S TWISTED HISTORY:

Brown quotes the Brown quotes the Gospel According to PhillipGospel According to Phillip, , “And the companion of the Saviour is Mary “And the companion of the Saviour is Mary Magdalene. Christ loved her more than all the Magdalene. Christ loved her more than all the disciples [….] The rest of the disciples were disciples [….] The rest of the disciples were offended by it and expressed disapproval. They offended by it and expressed disapproval. They said to him, ‘Why do you love her more than all said to him, ‘Why do you love her more than all of us?’”of us?’”This is Brown’s primary proof that Jesus and This is Brown’s primary proof that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married (See p.246).Mary Magdalene were married (See p.246).The Bible is not true, but spurious documents The Bible is not true, but spurious documents like the like the Gospel According to PhillipGospel According to Phillip are true? are true?

AND ANOTHER THING:AND ANOTHER THING:

According to Dr. Bentley Layton, an authority According to Dr. Bentley Layton, an authority on these Gnostic gospels, the on these Gnostic gospels, the Gospel Gospel According to PhillipAccording to Phillip was written around A. D. was written around A. D. 350.350.

See: Bently, Layton, See: Bently, Layton, The Gnostic ScripturesThe Gnostic Scriptures (NY: Doubleday, 1987), p.326 (NY: Doubleday, 1987), p.326

This is more than 250 years after the Biblical This is more than 250 years after the Biblical Gospels were written.Gospels were written.

Should we not better trust the Gospels written Should we not better trust the Gospels written closer to the actual historical happenings?closer to the actual historical happenings?

Does Dan Brown “edit” the Bible?Does Dan Brown “edit” the Bible?

REVELATION 22:18-19REVELATION 22:18-19

18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and the holy city, and fromfrom the things which are the things which are written in this book.written in this book.

Why did Brown writeWhy did Brown write The Da Vinci Code?The Da Vinci Code?

Brown has said in interviews that his purpose Brown has said in interviews that his purpose was not to just write a fictional novel, but to was not to just write a fictional novel, but to promote his own understanding of Christianity promote his own understanding of Christianity and spirituality.and spirituality.

As far as I can tell, Brown seems to have a As far as I can tell, Brown seems to have a New Age-Eastern-Gnostic type of personal New Age-Eastern-Gnostic type of personal spirituality which is by no means evangelical-spirituality which is by no means evangelical-fundamental-Bible believing-orthodox fundamental-Bible believing-orthodox Christianity (if his writings are accurately Christianity (if his writings are accurately displaying his true beliefs as he claims).displaying his true beliefs as he claims).

CHRISTIANS: WE MUST DEFEND CHRISTIANS: WE MUST DEFEND TRUE BIBLICAL FAITHTRUE BIBLICAL FAITH

Acts 17:17Acts 17:17

Therefore he disputed in the Therefore he disputed in the synagogue with the Jews, and with synagogue with the Jews, and with

the devout persons, and in the the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met market daily with them that met

with him. with him.

CHRISTIANS: WE MUST DEFEND CHRISTIANS: WE MUST DEFEND TRUE BIBLICAL FAITHTRUE BIBLICAL FAITH

Acts 18:4Acts 18:4

And he reasoned in the And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and synagogue every sabbath, and

persuaded the Jews and the persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.Greeks.

CHRISTIANS: WE MUST DEFEND CHRISTIANS: WE MUST DEFEND TRUE BIBLICAL FAITHTRUE BIBLICAL FAITH

Acts 19:8Acts 19:8

And he went into the synagogue, And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of and spake boldly for the space of

three months, disputing and three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning persuading the things concerning

the kingdom of God.the kingdom of God.

WHAT DOES WHAT DOES THETHE DA VINCI CODEDA VINCI CODE TEACH?TEACH?

Leonardo Da Vinci hid coded messages in Leonardo Da Vinci hid coded messages in his paintings, especially in the famous his paintings, especially in the famous fresco: “The Last Supper.”fresco: “The Last Supper.”Jesus right arm forms a “V” with the Jesus right arm forms a “V” with the leaning body of John supposedly code for leaning body of John supposedly code for goddess worship.goddess worship.John in the fresco is actually Mary John in the fresco is actually Mary Magdalene—wife of Jesus (according to Magdalene—wife of Jesus (according to Brown).Brown).

SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND:SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND:

Leonardo da Vinci was not Leonardo da Vinci was not present at the Last Supper—he present at the Last Supper—he

was not an eye witness!was not an eye witness!

And something else:And something else:

There is no historical record that Mary There is no historical record that Mary Magdalene was sitting next to Jesus at the Magdalene was sitting next to Jesus at the last supper, but what if she was—that last supper, but what if she was—that would not prove to us that she and Jesus would not prove to us that she and Jesus were married. And if she was married to were married. And if she was married to Jesus, why would she be leaning on Jesus, why would she be leaning on another man?another man?

The Last Supper Holy Grail?The Last Supper Holy Grail?In the 12In the 12thth and 13 and 13thth centuries the Holy Grail was centuries the Holy Grail was believed to be the cup that Jesus used at the believed to be the cup that Jesus used at the last supper and miracles surrounded it.last supper and miracles surrounded it.

In Brown’s novel the grail is not the cup.In Brown’s novel the grail is not the cup.

The bones of Mary Magdalene are the grail and The bones of Mary Magdalene are the grail and were hidden with secret documents.were hidden with secret documents.

For about the 1For about the 1stst 400 years of the church the 400 years of the church the “Christians” did not believe Jesus to be God. “Christians” did not believe Jesus to be God. Jesus was a mortal man, married to Mary and Jesus was a mortal man, married to Mary and they had a daughter named Sarah (p. 244).they had a daughter named Sarah (p. 244).

Brown pulls two actual daVinci quotes totally out of Brown pulls two actual daVinci quotes totally out of context to convince his readers that da Vinci context to convince his readers that da Vinci

detested the Bible.detested the Bible.Quote 1:Quote 1: “Many have made a trade of delusions “Many have made a trade of delusions

and false miracles, deceiving the stupid and false miracles, deceiving the stupid multitude.”multitude.”

In context da Vinci is talking about alchemists who In context da Vinci is talking about alchemists who claimed they could turn lead into gold.claimed they could turn lead into gold.

Quote 2:Quote 2: “Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! “Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!Wretched mortals, open your eyes!

In Context da Vinci is referring to the foolishness of In Context da Vinci is referring to the foolishness of what he called men’s “own opinions,” “lascivious what he called men’s “own opinions,” “lascivious joys.” and “[v]ain splendor”--joys.” and “[v]ain splendor”--Not against the BibleNot against the Bible

See: Richard Abanes, See: Richard Abanes, The Truth Behind the Da Vinci CodeThe Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code

The book begins with a murder.The book begins with a murder.

The curator of the Louvre (Paris museum) is The curator of the Louvre (Paris museum) is murdered a few hours before the novel’s male murdered a few hours before the novel’s male hero, Robert Langdon, Professor of Religious hero, Robert Langdon, Professor of Religious Symbology, Harvard University, is due to meet Symbology, Harvard University, is due to meet with him.with him.

The female star in the book is the murder The female star in the book is the murder victim’s granddaughter, Sophie Neveu, a victim’s granddaughter, Sophie Neveu, a cryptologist. [goddess Sophia popular, 2006]cryptologist. [goddess Sophia popular, 2006]

Before he died the murder victim had positioned Before he died the murder victim had positioned himself like Da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man.”himself like Da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man.”

The French police think Langdon is the The French police think Langdon is the murderer due to a message written on the floor murderer due to a message written on the floor by the curator before he died.by the curator before he died.

Sophie and Langdon flee to England just a step Sophie and Langdon flee to England just a step ahead of the French police and a Catholic ahead of the French police and a Catholic monk assassin of Opus Dei who will stop at monk assassin of Opus Dei who will stop at nothing to keep Sophie and Langdon from nothing to keep Sophie and Langdon from finding the Holy Grail.finding the Holy Grail.

The true secret of the Holy Grail (Mary M.’s The true secret of the Holy Grail (Mary M.’s bones) and goddess worship has been kept bones) and goddess worship has been kept hidden by the male leadership of the Catholic hidden by the male leadership of the Catholic church for 1700 years, according to the novel. church for 1700 years, according to the novel.

The novel teaches that Jesus gave the The novel teaches that Jesus gave the leadership of the church to Mary Magdalene leadership of the church to Mary Magdalene

before He died.before He died.

Peter became jealous of Mary and started a Peter became jealous of Mary and started a rumor that she had been a prostitute.rumor that she had been a prostitute.

Peter discredited Mary so that he could take Peter discredited Mary so that he could take over the leadership of the church. The male over the leadership of the church. The male

church leaders then abolished goddess church leaders then abolished goddess worship.worship.

AS BROWN’S NOVEL ENDS:AS BROWN’S NOVEL ENDS:

The main male character, Robert Langdon, is The main male character, Robert Langdon, is on his knees worshipping the bones of Mary M.on his knees worshipping the bones of Mary M.

““The quest for the Holy Grail is the quest to The quest for the Holy Grail is the quest to kneel before the bones of Mary Magdalene. A kneel before the bones of Mary Magdalene. A journey to pray at the feet of the outcast one. journey to pray at the feet of the outcast one. WithWith a a sudden upwelling of reverence, Robert sudden upwelling of reverence, Robert Langdon fell to his knees. For a moment, he Langdon fell to his knees. For a moment, he thought he heard a woman’s voice…the thought he heard a woman’s voice…the wisdom of the ages…whispering up from the wisdom of the ages…whispering up from the chasms of the earth.” chasms of the earth.” [italics Brown’s, p.454][italics Brown’s, p.454]

Throughout Throughout The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code Brown attempts Brown attempts to discredit, denigrate, cast dispersions upon to discredit, denigrate, cast dispersions upon and destroy true, historical, Biblical Christianity.and destroy true, historical, Biblical Christianity.

But what is Brown left with?—worshipping and But what is Brown left with?—worshipping and praying to the bones of Mary Magdalene!praying to the bones of Mary Magdalene!

True, undistorted Christianity has no bones to True, undistorted Christianity has no bones to worship because our Lord and Savior, Jesus worship because our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, resurrected after His death and took His Christ, resurrected after His death and took His bones and resurrected body into heaven—the bones and resurrected body into heaven—the tomb in Jerusalem is empty—no bones!tomb in Jerusalem is empty—no bones!

See: Crucifixion and Resurrection at See: Crucifixion and Resurrection at www.biblicaldiscipleship.orgwww.biblicaldiscipleship.org

GALATIANS 1:6-9GALATIANS 1:6-9

6. I marvel that ye are so soon removed from 6. I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7. Which is not another; but another gospel: 7. Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8. But though we, pervert the gospel of Christ. 8. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9. As preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9. As we said before, so say I now again, If any we said before, so say I now again, If any manman preach any other gospel unto you than that ye preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.have received, let him be accursed.

Are the ideas of Brown’s book Are the ideas of Brown’s book original with him?original with him?

None of the ideas Brown expresses in None of the ideas Brown expresses in The Da The Da Vinci Code Vinci Code regarding the Lord Jesus, Mary regarding the Lord Jesus, Mary Magdalene, the Bible, Church History, etc are Magdalene, the Bible, Church History, etc are original with him!original with him!

Brown’s ideas are rooted in the teachings and Brown’s ideas are rooted in the teachings and writings of radical, liberal theologians and writings of radical, liberal theologians and professors on the faculties of some of the most professors on the faculties of some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world.prestigious academic institutions in the world.

Many of “Brown’s” ideas have earlier been Many of “Brown’s” ideas have earlier been published by the heretical “Jesus Seminar.”published by the heretical “Jesus Seminar.”

THE JESUS SEMINARTHE JESUS SEMINARThe Jesus Seminar is a controversial group of The Jesus Seminar is a controversial group of about 200 scholars from some of the most about 200 scholars from some of the most prestigious universities in the world.prestigious universities in the world.

These scholars claim that Jesus only said These scholars claim that Jesus only said about 18% of what is recorded in the Gospels about 18% of what is recorded in the Gospels that Jesus actually did say.that Jesus actually did say.

The Jesus Seminar has been referenced in The Jesus Seminar has been referenced in Time, Newsweek, NY TimesTime, Newsweek, NY Times, etc., etc.

In recent years the Jesus Seminar has been In recent years the Jesus Seminar has been attempting to redefine Christianity as a New attempting to redefine Christianity as a New Age-Gnostic spiritual system.Age-Gnostic spiritual system.

The heresies, distortions and lies of the The heresies, distortions and lies of the Jesus Seminar with all their New Age, Jesus Seminar with all their New Age, Eastern, Gnostic ideas are now being Eastern, Gnostic ideas are now being foisted upon the unsuspecting public foisted upon the unsuspecting public by a man named Dan Brown by means by a man named Dan Brown by means of his thriller novel, of his thriller novel, The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code..

Does Dan Brown ever reference The Does Dan Brown ever reference The Jesus Seminar? Did he plagiarize?Jesus Seminar? Did he plagiarize?

At the time of this writing Dan Brown and At the time of this writing Dan Brown and his publisher are being sued by the his publisher are being sued by the authors of authors of Holy Blood, Holy GrailHoly Blood, Holy Grail because, because, they claim, Brown plagiarized the plot of they claim, Brown plagiarized the plot of their book.their book.

THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE:THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE:

““But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an and be ready always to give an

answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hopeanswer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” that is in you with meekness and fear.”

JOHN 8:32JOHN 8:32

And ye shall know the And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall truth, and the truth shall

make you free. make you free.

JOHN 17:17-19JOHN 17:17-19

17 Sanctify them through thy truth: 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truththy word is truth. 18 As thou hast . 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also sanctify myself, that they also

might be sanctified through the might be sanctified through the truth.truth.

WE CHRISTIANS MUST CLEARLY WE CHRISTIANS MUST CLEARLY UNDERSTAND WHAT WE BELIEVE!UNDERSTAND WHAT WE BELIEVE!

We must defend the faith.We must defend the faith.

We must articulate the fundamentals of our We must articulate the fundamentals of our Christian Faith.Christian Faith.

We must be able to thoughtfully, reasonably We must be able to thoughtfully, reasonably and biblically explain and persuade those within and biblically explain and persuade those within our sphere of influence the truth about our Lord our sphere of influence the truth about our Lord Jesus and His Word.Jesus and His Word.

MATTHEW 16:13-16MATTHEW 16:13-16

13 When Jesus came into the coasts of 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some of man am? 14 And they said, Some say say that thou artthat thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Peter answered and said, Thou art the Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living GodChrist, the Son of the living God..

II PETER 1:16II PETER 1:16

16 For we have not followed cunningly devised 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables fables (Brown’s book is cunningly devised (Brown’s book is cunningly devised fable),fable), when we made known unto you the when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. were with him in the holy mount.

I JOHN 1:5-7I JOHN 1:5-7

5 This then is the message which we have 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.all sin.

COLOSSIANS 2:8-10COLOSSIANS 2:8-10

8 Beware lest any man spoil you through 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the philosophy and vain deceit, after the

tradition of men, after the rudiments of the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and which is the head of all principality and

power.power.

LESSER SHADES OF LESSER SHADES OF DARKNESS DO NOT DARKNESS DO NOT

EXPOSE THE EXPOSE THE DARKNESS!!!!!DARKNESS!!!!!

PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ

Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of should bow, of thingsthings in heaven, and in heaven, and thingsthings in earth, in earth, and and thingsthings under the earth; 11 And under the earth; 11 And thatthat every tongue every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ should confess that Jesus Christ isis Lord, to the glory Lord, to the glory of God the Father.of God the Father.

More on the deity of Lord Jesus:More on the deity of Lord Jesus:

Romans 9:5Romans 9:5

Hebrews 1:8Hebrews 1:8

John 1:1John 1:1

John 1:14John 1:14

I Timothy 3:16I Timothy 3:16

Philippians 2:11Philippians 2:11

Romans 10:9Romans 10:9

BROWN’S BOOK BRINGS UP BROWN’S BOOK BRINGS UP QUESTIONS ABOUT CHRISTIANITYQUESTIONS ABOUT CHRISTIANITY

Why weren’t other books like the Why weren’t other books like the Gospel of Gospel of ThomasThomas or the or the Gospel of PhillipGospel of Phillip included in the included in the Canon of Scripture?Canon of Scripture?

How do we know that the books of the Bible are How do we know that the books of the Bible are inspired and these other books are not inspired and these other books are not inspired?inspired?

How do we know that Jesus did not have How do we know that Jesus did not have children with Mary Magdalene?children with Mary Magdalene?

How do we know that what Christians believe How do we know that what Christians believe today is what the early Christians believed?today is what the early Christians believed?

BROWN’S BOOK BRINGS UP BROWN’S BOOK BRINGS UP QUESTIONS ABOUT CHRISTIANITYQUESTIONS ABOUT CHRISTIANITY

According to Brown, we Christians have been According to Brown, we Christians have been deceived and duped into believing that Jesus deceived and duped into believing that Jesus Christ is God’s only Son and the Savior of the Christ is God’s only Son and the Savior of the world. Jesus was just a man who got married world. Jesus was just a man who got married and had children and may/may not have died and had children and may/may not have died on a cross.on a cross.But the Biblical historical record says as Jesus But the Biblical historical record says as Jesus was on the cross, He said, “ ‘It is finished’: and was on the cross, He said, “ ‘It is finished’: and He bowed His head and gave up the ghost.” He bowed His head and gave up the ghost.” Most historians do not question the Cross Most historians do not question the Cross event.event.

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by

me.” me.” John 14:6John 14:6In talking about Jesus the Bible says: “Neither In talking about Jesus the Bible says: “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” whereby we must be saved.”

Acts 4:12Acts 4:12There is a reason for this: Only the Creator There is a reason for this: Only the Creator

would have the right and the authority to would have the right and the authority to redeem His particular creature!redeem His particular creature!

The Creator is Jesus! See John 1; Colossians 1; The Creator is Jesus! See John 1; Colossians 1; Hebrews 1; therefore He has the right and the Hebrews 1; therefore He has the right and the

authority to redeem His creation=humans.authority to redeem His creation=humans.

BROWN’S BOOK BRINGS UP BROWN’S BOOK BRINGS UP QUESTIONS ABOUT CHRISTIANITYQUESTIONS ABOUT CHRISTIANITY

Brown, through his main character, Langdon, Brown, through his main character, Langdon, claims he can present “thousands of ancient claims he can present “thousands of ancient documents as scientific evidence that the New documents as scientific evidence that the New Testament is false testimony” p. 341.Testament is false testimony” p. 341.

““Every faith in the world is based on fabrication” Every faith in the world is based on fabrication” p. 341.p. 341.

Of course this means that the faith-based Of course this means that the faith-based religious system presented in Dan Brown’s religious system presented in Dan Brown’s

book is a fabrication.book is a fabrication.

JOHN 14:23JOHN 14:23

Jesus answered and said Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.make our abode with him.

WE HAVE A PROBLEM--WE HAVE A PROBLEM--

The first exposure to Christianity The first exposure to Christianity for millions of people around the for millions of people around the world is now Dan Brown’s novel: world is now Dan Brown’s novel:

The Da Vinci Code.The Da Vinci Code.

Millions of people are getting a Millions of people are getting a false 1st impression of Christianity false 1st impression of Christianity via Dan Brown’s book with all its via Dan Brown’s book with all its

distortions and fabrications.distortions and fabrications.

The New Age-Eastern-Gnostic ideas are rapidly The New Age-Eastern-Gnostic ideas are rapidly gaining popular support in the West, due in part gaining popular support in the West, due in part to Dan Brown’s book.to Dan Brown’s book.

For more information please read the thesis: For more information please read the thesis: A A Theological Analysis of the New Age MovementTheological Analysis of the New Age Movement at at www.biblicaldiscipleship.orgwww.biblicaldiscipleship.org..

The movie, The movie, The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code, directed by Ron , directed by Ron Howard, will give global attention to the false Howard, will give global attention to the false religious views presented by Dan Brown.religious views presented by Dan Brown.

Another example of Brown’s Another example of Brown’s deceptions in The Da Vinci Code:deceptions in The Da Vinci Code:

““The Jewish tetragrammaton YHWH—the sacred The Jewish tetragrammaton YHWH—the sacred name of God--in fact derived from Jehovah, an name of God--in fact derived from Jehovah, an androgynous physical union between the androgynous physical union between the masculine masculine JahJah and the pre-Hebraic name for and the pre-Hebraic name for Eve, Eve, HavahHavah.” .” (p. 309)(p. 309)

1) YHWH was not derived from “Jehovah.” The 1) YHWH was not derived from “Jehovah.” The term predates “Jehovah” by thousands of years. term predates “Jehovah” by thousands of years. Brown reversed it. “Jehovah was derived from Brown reversed it. “Jehovah was derived from YHWH. “Jehovah is a 16YHWH. “Jehovah is a 16thth century Latinized form century Latinized form of YHWH. of YHWH. See: Abanes, The Truth Behind the Da Vinci CodeSee: Abanes, The Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code

“…“…union between the masculine union between the masculine JahJah and the and the pre-Hebraic name for Eve, pre-Hebraic name for Eve, HavahHavah.”.”

Havah is definitely not a “pre-Hebraic” name Havah is definitely not a “pre-Hebraic” name for Eve! Havah is a Hebrew form of the for Eve! Havah is a Hebrew form of the name “Eve” and occurs in this form in the name “Eve” and occurs in this form in the Old Testament. Old Testament. See: Genesis 3:20; 4:1See: Genesis 3:20; 4:1

Since “Havah” occurs in the Old Since “Havah” occurs in the Old Testament Hebrew it is obviously not Testament Hebrew it is obviously not

pre-Hebraic.pre-Hebraic.

Has Dan Brown lied to us or did he just Has Dan Brown lied to us or did he just not know?not know?

And one more thing:And one more thing:

Brown seems to want his readers to believe Brown seems to want his readers to believe that da Vinci worshipped the goddess and that da Vinci worshipped the goddess and merged the male into the female in Mona Lisa.merged the male into the female in Mona Lisa.

Brown claims da Vinci named the Mona Lisa by Brown claims da Vinci named the Mona Lisa by combining the Egyptian fertility God, Amon, combining the Egyptian fertility God, Amon, with the goddess of fertility, Isis…“whose with the goddess of fertility, Isis…“whose ancient pictogram was once called L’ISA.”= ancient pictogram was once called L’ISA.”= Mona LisaMona Lisa. . See: See: The Da Vinci The Da Vinci CodeCode page 120, 121. page 120, 121.

Problem: Problem: Continued on the next slide…… Continued on the next slide……

PROBLEM:PROBLEM:

Da Vinci did not name the Da Vinci did not name the Mona LisaMona Lisa!!

The The Mona LisaMona Lisa was first named by Giorgio was first named by Giorgio Vasari in his 1550 book, Vasari in his 1550 book, Lives of ArtistsLives of Artists..

Vasari first called the painting Monna Lisa.Vasari first called the painting Monna Lisa.

It simply means “Madame Lisa” and probably It simply means “Madame Lisa” and probably refers to Lisa Gherardini del Giocondo, whom refers to Lisa Gherardini del Giocondo, whom many believe, was probably da Vinci’s model.many believe, was probably da Vinci’s model.

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, can we defend Brothers and Sisters in Christ, can we defend the faith! Can we give reasons for the hope we the faith! Can we give reasons for the hope we have in our resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus have in our resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Does our lifestyle reflect purity, integrity Christ. Does our lifestyle reflect purity, integrity and godliness? Or are we hypocrites?and godliness? Or are we hypocrites?

The Bible says every person has sinned and The Bible says every person has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)(Romans 3:23)

For the wages of sin For the wages of sin isis death; but the gift of death; but the gift of God God isis eternal life through Jesus Christ our eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord. (Romans (Romans 6:23)6:23)

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

(Romans 5:8)(Romans 5:8)

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. saved. (Romans 10:9)(Romans 10:9)

For there is no difference between the Jew and For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

(Romans 10:12-13)(Romans 10:12-13)

[God] might shew the exceeding riches of his [God] might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in grace in hishis kindness toward us through Christ kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: faith; and that not of yourselves: it isit is the gift of the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in hath before ordained that we should walk in them. them. (Ephesians 2:7b-(Ephesians 2:7b-10)10)

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but

that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that

believeth not is condemned already, because he hath believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of

God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather come into the world, and men loved darkness rather

than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to

the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may

be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

John 3:16-21John 3:16-21