Theosis (Ancient Greek: θέωσις), or deification (deification may also refer to apotheosis, lit. "making divine"), is a transformative process whose aim is likeness to or union with God, as taught by the Eastern Catholic Churches and the Eastern Orthodox Church; the same concept is also found in the Latin Church of the Catholic Church ...

2022年1月4日 · Theosis, that process of becoming like God, is the transformation that takes place within the believer. But it is really more than that. This transformation is made perfect through our partaking in His nature through the Holy Spirit who resides within us.

2017年3月14日 · Perhaps the most scandalous doctrine of the Eastern Orthodox Church for heterodox Christians is that of theosis, which is often translated as divinization. It is the means of salvation that has been taught since the time of the apostles, but most Christians have never heard of it, and even some Orthodox are unfamiliar with it.

2012年4月9日 · Theosis ("deification," "divinization") is the process of a worshiper becoming free of hamartía ("missing the mark"), being united with God, beginning in this life and later consummated in bodily resurrection. For Orthodox Christians, …

Probably the central idea of Eastern Orthodox theology is the concept of theosis, and Orthodox writers use this Greek word to refer both to humanity’s initial vocation (the task which God gave to Adam and Eve at creation) and to salvation.

Theosis, a foundational concept in Orthodox Christian theology, encapsulates the profound journey of transformation and communion with God. Rooted in the belief that humanity is called to share in the divine nature, theosis emphasizes the process by which individuals are gradually divinized or deified through their union with God.

Theosis involves the purification of the heart, illumination of the mind, and glorification of the whole person, leading to a life of humility, compassion, and love for God and neighbor. It is both a journey and a destination, culminating in the fullness of divine communion in the age to come.

Theosis may refer to: Divinization (Christian), the transforming effect of divine grace, the spirit of God, or the atonement of Christ; Exaltation (Mormonism), a belief that after death some people will reach the highest level of salvation in the celestial kingdom and …

2021年2月10日 · Think of words like theology (God-talk) and kenosis (a state of emptiness) to understand how the word is constructed. Put simply and succinctly, theosis is the mystical state of being one with...

2023年7月13日 · Theosis represents the pinnacle of Orthodox Christian spirituality, inviting believers to embark on a transformative journey toward union with God. Rooted in the teachings of the early Church Fathers and grounded in the Incarnation, theosis reveals the profound purpose for which humanity was created.