09/09/2025

“And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.”
— Matthew 9:9

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  Matthew was a real man, a publican (tax collector) turned apostle
  
  
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  Author of the first Gospel in the New Testament
  
  
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  His Gospel uniquely emphasizes the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy
  
  
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  Presents Jesus as Messiah and King
  
  

“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
 — Matthew 1:1

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  An Egyptian deity, often depicted as an ibis-headed figure
  
  
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  Known as the god of writing, wisdom, and the moon
  
  
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  Said to be the scribe of the gods, recording judgments
  
  
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  Associated with magic, measurement, and secret knowledge
  
  

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   Matthew was a historical figure — Thoth is a mythological deity.
   
   
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   Matthew’s Gospel was about Jesus Christ, not magic, cosmic balance, or Egyptian afterlife rituals.
   
   
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   There is no similarity in character, message, life, or purpose between Thoth and Matthew.
   
   
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   Thoth represents pagan gnosis (hidden wisdom); Matthew preaches repentance and revealed truth.
   
   
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   The Gospels declare Christ crucified and risen—this is not present in any Egyptian doctrine.
   
   

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  Reduce the Gospel to myth
  
  
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  Blur the line between God’s Word and pagan lore
  
  
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  Undermine the authority and historicity of the apostles
  
  
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  Promote gnosticism, which the early church called antichrist (1 John 4:3)
  
  

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you… let him be accursed.”
 — Galatians 1:8

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  Matthew was a man, a disciple, a Gospel writer—not derived from Thoth
  
  
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  Thoth is a pagan symbol of sorcery and secret wisdom—forbidden by God (Deut. 18:10-12)
  
  
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  There is no textual, historical, or spiritual connection between them
  
  
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  This claim is pure gnostic propaganda, meant to confuse and deceive