To discredit the idea of any compatibility between Christianity and Gnosticism, one has only to compare their teachings on the main doctrines of the faith. On the matter of salvation, Gnosticism teaches that salvation is gained through the acquisition of divine knowledge which frees one from the illusions of darkness.
Katika suala la wokovu, Gnosticism kuwafundisha kwamba wokovu ni kupata njia ya upatikanaji wa elimu ya Mungu ambayo inatufanya moja kutoka ndoto za giza.