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Syncretism: How Mixing Christianity with Culture Corrupts the Gospel
In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing danger of syncretism—the blending of Christianity with secular ideas, cultural spirituality, pagan practices, and worldly philosophies. Drawing from 2 Kings 17:33–41 and Galatians 1:6–9, this episode explains why mixing truth with error corrupts the gospel and weakens the Church. Syncretism may appear spiritual or culturally relevant, but Scripture reveals it as compromise that distorts worship, creates another gospel, and leads believers into confusion. Christ does not share His glory. The gospel cannot be…
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