Who was probably the promoter of early Gnosticism, according to Les's source?
The source cited indicates that Simon was probably the promoter of what was later called Gnosticism, a total counterfeit of Christianity. Historical and archaeological findings suggest he went from Samaria and became an enemy of the Gospel, a satanically endowed individual.
Les explains that after Simon's encounter with Peter in Acts 8, Peter called him to repent of his wickedness, but Scripture gives no hint Simon ever changed his mind. Les notes that a book he recently read identifies Simon as probably the promoter of later Gnosticism, a total counterfeit of Christianity. According to some archaeological and historical findings, Simon went from Samaria and actually became an enemy of the Gospel. Les believes this because Simon was a satanically endowed individual.