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Tag Archives: theosis
Heaven & Earth (& Hell) 10 – Theosis or Deification
If our basic problem is that we don’t want God and are not able to live within him and in union with him, what’s the solution? This question points to the deeper meaning and accomplishment of the work of the mystery of the Incarnation. It’s why Christians traditionally believed and taught that Christ would have [...]
Posted in Hell Also tagged athanasius, christians, communion, communion with god, death, divine nature, grace, healing, heaven, hell, holy spirit, incarnation, jesus of nazareth, life, love, mystery, time, truth 2 Comments
For the Life of the World 13
This post continues with my thoughts on sections 1-2 of the third chapter of For the Life of the World. Here is the link to Deacon Michael Hyatt’s podcast on chapter three if you’ve not already listened to it. For the Life of the World: Part Six As we leave the church after the Sunday [...]
Posted in For the Life of the World Also tagged deacon, eucharist, michael hyatt, n t wright, orthodoxy, pentecost, resurrection, son of god 1 Comment
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory. Isaiah 6:3 Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Trisagion A couple of days ago, @tomcottar retweeted @edstetzer: Holiness is not separation from sinners. It is separation from sin. At the time I had several thoughts, [...]
Posted in Faith Also tagged colossians, communion with god, henotheism, holiness, holy holy holy, incarnation, isaiah, pagan worship, temple prostitutes 3 Comments
The Didache 5 – Abstain from Worldly Lusts
This series is reflecting on the Didache if you want to read it separately. Abstain from fleshly and worldly lusts. This line has always confused me since it’s dropped in the middle of the section on the way of life and does not seem to relate to either what came before or what follows. It [...]
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Beyond Justification 5 – What does deification mean?
First, I think there is one sentence from the article, Beyond Justification, that highlights the proper place within our understanding for this discussion. Theosis is not just the “goal” of salvation; it is salvation in its essence and fulfillment. In other words, if we are not united with God, if we do not come to [...]
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Beyond Justification 3 – What is the goal of the human being?
We are not only being saved from something, we are being saved toward something. What is the goal of our salvation? When you immerse yourself in the ecumenical councils and the writings surrounding them, you quickly find that you cannot discuss salvation without discussing Christ. You cannot even begin to understand what it means to [...]
Posted in Justification Also tagged Christian, ecumenical councils, eikon, Father, forgiveness, God, Jesus, justification, mankind, maximos, Orthodox, reality, resurrection, scripture, st gregory, theologian, union with god 2 Comments
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