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| partakers of the divine nature: Partakers of the Divine Nature Michael J. Christensen, Jeffery A. Wittung, 2008-02 Scholars from around the world offer a comprehensive, ecumenical survey of the history and development of deification. |
| partakers of the divine nature: The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ , 1851 |
| partakers of the divine nature: Partakers of Divine Nature Christoforos Stavropoulos, 1976 |
| partakers of the divine nature: Partakers of the Divine Nature Michael J. Christensen, Jeffery A. Wittung, 2007 This critical volume focuses on the issue of continuity and discontinuity of the Christian concept of theosis, or deification, in the intellectual history of ideas. It addresses the origin, development, and function of theosis from its antecedents in ancient Greek philosophy to its nuanced use in contemporary theological thought. Often seen as a heresy in the Protestant West, the revival of interest in deification in both lay and scholastic circles heralds a return to foundational understandings of salvation in the Christian church before the divisions of East and West, Catholic and Protestant. |
| partakers of the divine nature: True Identity John C. Majors, 2017-10-03 Teens' Guide to Identity from FamilyLife All teens wrestle with the question Who am I? and wonder, What makes me special? Though these questions linger for life, they are most intense in the teen years, where confusion, awkwardness, and a desperate grab for identity reign. So how does a young person answer these critical questions? Where do young men and women find their significance, worth, and value? True Identity is perfect for parents and youth workers to give to the teenagers (14-16) in their lives to help them in their journey. Drawing on experiences and wisdom from a wide array of experts, the book provides compassionate answers to help teens discover who they really are, emphasizing their identity in Christ above all other ways our culture defines them. As the book walks teens through the steps to make their faith their own, it highlights healthy independence and God-honoring relationships. The Passport2Identity curriculum launched in April 2016, and True Identity is its trade book companion. |
| partakers of the divine nature: The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition Norman Russell, 2005-01-21 Deification in the Greek patristic tradition was the fulfilment of the destiny for which humanity was created - not merely salvation from sin but entry into the fullness of the divine life of the Trinity. This book, the first on the subject for over sixty years, traces the history of deification from its birth as a second-century metaphor with biblical roots to its maturity as a doctrine central to the spiritual life of the Byzantine Church. Drawing attention to the richness and diversity of the patristic approaches from Irenaeus to Maximus the Confessor, Norman Russell offers a full discussion of the background and context of the doctrine, at the same time highlighting its distinctively Christian character. |
| partakers of the divine nature: God's Amazing Grace Ellen G. White, 1973 |
| partakers of the divine nature: Sex and the Supremacy of Christ John Piper, Justin Taylor, 2005-06-14 The Bible has a way of shocking us. If Americans could still blush, we might blush at the words, Rejoice in the wife of your youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love (Proverbs 5:18-19). But, of course, sin always tries to trash God's gifts. So we can't just celebrate sex for what God made it to be; we have to fight what sin turned it into. The contributors to this unique volume encourage you to do both: celebrate and struggle. This book has something for all-men and women, married and single-from contributors like John Piper, C. J. and Carolyn Mahaney, Mark Dever, Al Mohler, Carolyn McCulley, and others. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Surprised by Truth 3 Patrick Madrid, 2002 Ten former Protestants tell why they chose the Catholic Church. |
| partakers of the divine nature: How To Be Born Again Billy Graham, 1989-02-16 Man has a problem and God has an answer in Christ. How the do we respond? Dr. Graham gives the answer in simple, direct, and dynamic language. But he does not stop with the moment of the new birth, for newborns have a lot of growing to do. Here also is essential guidance to take them further, for they can scarcely realize so soon the potential of the new power God can release from deep within them. How to Be Born Again is at once universal and personal, for the new Christian and for the Christian along the way – an irresistible primer for finding salvation, a guidebook for continuing growth. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Praying over God's Promises Tom Yeakley, 2015-04-16 Renew a Passionate Faith in God’s Promises Imagine a life of fresh faith built on assurances directly from God! That’s the heart of Praying over God’s Promises. What began as a tool to help strengthen others in their faith has become a life-giving classic, now in its fourth edition. Tom Yeakley, drawing from years of experience in overseas missions and leadership development, encourages readers to believe, trust, and act on the promises of God. Readers will grow in wisdom and faith as they explore the ins and outs of taking God at His word. Praying over God’s Promises will break down the strongholds of unbelief that often choke believers and help them discover afresh the greatness of God’s faithfulness. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Living As Jesus Lived Zac Poonen, 1977 |
| partakers of the divine nature: Not Yet Married Marshall Segal, 2017-06-20 Life Is Never Mainly About Love and Marriage. So Learn to Live and Date for More. Many of you grew up assuming that marriage would meet all of your needs and unlock God's purposes for you. But God has far more planned for you than your future marriage. Not Yet Married is not about waiting quietly in the corner of the world for God to bring you the one, but about inspiring you to live and date for more now. If you follow Jesus, the search for a spouse is no longer a pursuit of the perfect person, but a pursuit of more of God. He will likely write a love story for you different than the one you would write for yourself, but that's because he loves you and knows how to write a better story. This book was written to help you find real hope, happiness, and purpose in your not-yet-married life. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Faith C. H. Spurgeon, 2011 Spurgeon's thoughts on faith His great concern for those who had not yet put their trust in Christ |
| partakers of the divine nature: Divinization Andrew Hofer OP, 2015-05-04 Divinization: Becoming Icons of Christ through the Liturgy explains the startling claim, so often overlooked, that God transforms the Christian people through the Church’s liturgy to share in his divine nature. This resource serves as an excellent introduction to the Catholic theology of divinization through the Liturgy. This remarkable work forms a coherent introduction to how God makes the faithful in the pews partakers in his divine nature through the action of the liturgy. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Who Am I, Lord? Finding Your Identity in Christ Joe Heschmeyer, 2020-03-06 The question Who am I? is on the minds and hearts of people of all ages. And for good reason: The answer is important! Who we are - or who we think we are - drives our actions and shapes our relationships. While we are asking the right questions about identity, the world is busy feeding us the wrong answers: We are our political party, job title, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity - and the list goes on. But until we know why we were created, by whom, and for what purpose, we can never be truly satisfied. In Who Am I, Lord?, author and speaker Joe Heschmeyer tackles the question of identity by asking two even more important questions: Who is Jesus? Who does he say you are? Only when we understand who Christ really is can he show us who we are. Our identity in Christ opens us to the promises he has made us and leads us to the freedom to be who we were created to be. Who Am I, Lord? will answer the question of your identity in a way that will transform your life. Click here to register for the related webcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR Previously a litigator in Washington, D.C., and a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Joe Heschmeyer now works as an instructor for the Holy Family School of Faith Institute, helping people to grow in friendship with Jesus Christ and with one another through ongoing one-on-one discipleship, small gatherings, and large group formation. His writing has appeared in Catholic Answers Magazine, the Washington Times, Word on Fire, First Things, and Strange Notions. In 2014, he was named one of FOCUS' 30 Under 30. He cohosts The Catholic Podcast weekly and has run the blog Shameless Popery since 2009. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Selected Messages, Vol. 1 Ellen G. White, 2006 |
| partakers of the divine nature: With All the Fullness of God Jared Ortiz, 2021-01-12 Christians confess that Christ came to save us from sin and death. But what did he save us for? One beautiful and compelling answer to this question is that God saved us for union with him so that we might become “partakers of the divine nature” (1 Pet 2:4), what the Christian tradition has called “deification.” This term refers to a particular vision of salvation which claims that God wants to share his own divine life with us, uniting us to himself and transforming us into his likeness. While often thought to be either a heretical notion or the provenance of Eastern Orthodoxy, this book shows that deification is an integral part of Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and many Protestant denominations. Drawing on the resources of their own Christian heritages, eleven scholars share the riches of their respective traditions on the doctrine of deification. In this book , scholars and pastor-scholars from diverse Christian expressions write for both a scholarly and lay audience about what God created us to be: adopted children of God who are called, even now, to “be filled with all the fullness of God” (Eph. 3:19). |
| partakers of the divine nature: Suffering and the Courage of God Robert Corin Morris, 2005 In this life-changing book, Morris challenges us-regardless of creed or denomination-to consider a biblical picture of God that is radically different from the traditional view. |
| partakers of the divine nature: The Only Way To Happiness John MacArthur, 1998-04-01 Jesus' first recorded sermon in the Bible is a blueprint for being happy here on earth. And though His definition contains no prescriptions for acquiring cars, homes, or savings, it does require transformation and obedience. MacArthur examines Jesus' timeless definition of happiness, and explains that our reward for following Jesus' plan is citizenship in the kingdom of God- and an abiding joy that can never be taken away. Study guide and review included for individual or group study. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Exposition of the Christian Faith Saint Ambrose, Aeterna Press, The author praises Gratian’s zeal for instruction in the Faith, and speaks lowly of his own merits. Taught of God Himself, the Emperor stands in no need of human instruction; yet this his devoutness prepares the way to victory. The task appointed to the author is difficult: in the accomplishment whereof he will be guided not so much by reason and argument as by authority, especially that of the Nicene Council. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Disciples' Literal New Testament Michael Magill, 2011 If You Love God's Word You Will Love This New Testament! The Disciples' Literal New Testament sets you free from our artificial 460 year old chapter and verse structure, replacing it with paragraphing that reflects the flow of thought in the original Greek writings. Paragraph headings make that flow of thought explicit to you, speeding your understanding of the NT books. This translation retains the writing style of the apostles themselves, rather than transforming their Greek ways of writing into an elegant or contemporary English writing style, as has been beautifully done so many times. It is the same translation as the author's New Testament TransLine, first published by Zondervan in 2002. Now you can read the New Testament as the original writers intended it, and see it with a clarity formerly available only to those who could carefully study their Greek New Testament. You can even see the difference in writing style between Matthew, Mark and Luke! Used along with your standard Bible version, you will profit from both methods of translation. *Easily grasp the relationship of the whole and the parts of each book with the big-picture overview outlines that use the words of the original author. *Gain quick insight into the flow of thought from descriptive paragraph headings that summarize the main point of each paragraph in its context. *You can visually follow the apostles' thinking because the 'Intelligent Paragraphing' visually displays their main and subordinate thoughts. *The hindrance to your understanding caused by our artificial chapter and verse structure is eliminated by paragraphing based on the Greek writings. *You will more fully appreciate the minds and thinking patterns and intent of the original writers because the translation corresponds more closely to their words and their grammar and their sentence structure. *Deepen and expand your understanding of the New Testament by meditating on the notes containing alternative renderings, explanations of what is being said, and different views of the meaning. |
| partakers of the divine nature: We Are Partaker's of God's Divine Nature C Orville McLeish, 2020-02-18 Man fell from his original state, which had a negative cosmic effect on all creation. The word fell suggests a descent from our original form, function, structure, and faculty. We could no longer be identified in our original form. The process of faith in Yeshua (Jesus) is to take us back to where we fell from; it's a transmutative and transfigurative process that seeks to complete the full restoration of our body back to its divine essence, allowing it to do all that it was made to do. Every believer needs to grow into the fullness of Christ until we are fully conformed to His image. We were always meant to become like Yeshua (Jesus) and function in the same capacity. This book is designed to challenge your present perception and paradigm and reestablish a biblical foundation with an open invitation to whomever will. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Created in God's Image Anthony A. Hoekema, 1994-09-06 ccording to Scripture, humankind was created in the image of God. Hoekema discusses the implications of this theme, devoting several chapters to the biblical teaching on God's image, the teaching of philosophers and theologians through the ages, and his own theological analysis. Suitable for seminary-level anthropology courses, yet accessible to educated laypeople. Extensive bibliography, fully indexed. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Who Is God? United Church of God, 2010-10-20 How is God one? Is God a trinity? Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Was He a mere man, or much more? What was the significance of His death and resurrection? In this booklet you'll learn more about the nature of God and Jesus Christ and our future destiny with Them as revealed in the Bible. -- Inside this booklet: -- The Grandeur of Almighty God -- The Personal Nature of God -- A Family Relationship -- The Family of God -- How Is God One? -- 'The LORD Our God, the LORD Is One' -- Who Was Jesus? -- Jesus Was Sent by the Father -- A Mystery Solved: The Identity of Melchizedek -- The Plurality of God -- Jesus was a Jew -- Understanding God Through Christ -- What Does Christ's Resurrection Teach Us? -- Is God a Trinity? -- What About Matthew 28:19? -- The Holy Spirit is Not a Person -- Understanding 'the Image of God' -- Partaking of the Divine Nature -- Jesus Christ, Our Merciful High Priest -- God's Nature and Character |
| partakers of the divine nature: Christ as the Reality Witness Lee, 1981 |
| partakers of the divine nature: The Christian Tradition Jaroslav Pelikan, 1971 The Christian tradition volume 2: the spirit of Eastern Christendom. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Making Sense of the Bible Wayne A. Grudem, 2011-02-01 With a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine—what the whole Bible teaches us today about a particular topic; clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum; and a contemporary approach, emphasizing how each doctrine should be understood and applied by present-day Christians, Making Sense of the Bible is required reading for understanding the relevant passages of Scripture.Topics include Canon of Scripture: the list of all books that belong in the Bible; Authority of Scripture: all words in Scripture are God’s words because that is what the Bible claims for itself; Clarity of Scripture: the Bible is written so that its teachings are able to be understood by all who read it; Necessity of Scripture: the Bible is necessary for knowledge of the gospel; and Sufficiency of Scripture: Scripture contains all the words of God he intended his people to have.Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of the Bible helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Partakers of the Life Divine S T Kimbrough Jr., 2016-06-24 This volume is the first attempt to explore Charles Wesley's understanding of participation in the divine nature, often described by the church fathers as deification and/or theosis, within the full spectrum of his prose and poetical compositions and in relation to many of the church fathers. While the Eastern Church has been the primary harbinger of the doctrine of deification from the patristic era to the present, Charles Wesley's theology illustrates that this emphasis is by no means absent in the West. Though patristic influences on Charles Wesley's thought are primarily through secondary sources such as the writings of Lancelot Andrewes and Richard Hooker, as well as through the influence of his brother John, this volume underscores prominent resonances with the church fathers. The extent of these resonances in Charles's theology as regards participation in the divine nature is so widespread in his writings that they form the matrix of his ideas of salvation, perfection, and holiness, all of which are intimately bound with life lived in and through the Eucharist. If taken seriously, Charles Wesley's ideas on participation in the divine nature will require a rethinking of the role of Wesleyan theology in spiritual formation and in ecumenical conversation. |
| partakers of the divine nature: On the Whole Bible Matthew Henry, 1995-07 Born the son of a clergyman on October 18, 1662, Matthew Henry was ordained into the British Presbyterian Church where he held the pastorate in Chester from 1687 to 1712. He was widowed, married again and had 10 children, three whom died in infancy. Henry died in 1714. Henry began work on his commentary as Notes On The New Testament in 1704 and the monumental work was completed shortly before his death in 1714. Remembered as a caring pastor, a passionate lover of the Word of God, and a man of great personal integrity, Matthew Henry has left his mark on the hearts of countless Christians who seek a deeper understanding of the riches that Scripture contains. This edition of Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible uses the King James text and is abridged from the original six volumes while faithfully retaining all of the vibrant themes of that classic work. Everything here is in Matthew Henry's own words and nothing relevant to today's reader has been omitted. |
| partakers of the divine nature: My Life Today Ellen Gould Harmon White, 2000 |
| partakers of the divine nature: War of Words Paul David Tripp, 2000 Paul Tripp identifies the attitudes and assumptions behind our words and shows how to develop God-honoring communication. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Reflecting Christ Ellen G. White, 2009-08 During her 70-year ministry the author spoke, through her pen, to young people, to church members, and to the world in the The Youth's Instructor, the Review and Herald, and The Signs of the Times. Selections for this book have been drawn from these three periodicals as well as from her books and previously unpublished manuscripts and letters--Foreword. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Hope to Die Scott Hahn, 2020-04-17 As Catholics, we believe in the resurrection of the body. We profess it in our creed. We're taught that to bury and pray for the dead are corporal and spiritual works of mercy. We honor the dead in our Liturgy through the Rite of Christian burial. We do all of this, and more, because when Jesus Christ took on flesh for the salvation of our souls he also bestowed great dignity on our bodies. In Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body, Scott Hahn explores the significance of death and burial from a Catholic perspective. The promise of the bodily resurrection brings into focus the need for the dignified care of our bodies at the hour of death. Unpacking both Scripture and Catholic teaching, Hope to Die reminds us that we are destined for glorification on the last day. Our bodies have been made by a God who loves us. Even in death, those bodies point to the mystery of our salvation. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Made in God's Image C. Orville McLeish, 2018-03-28 In the beginning, God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them. (Genesis 1:26-27 - KJV) Man fell from his original state, which had a negative cosmic effect on all creation. The word 'fell' suggest a descent from our original form, function, structure, and faculty. We could no longer be identified in our original form. The process of faith in Yeshua (Jesus) is to take us back to where we fell from; it's a transmutative, transfigurative process that seeks to complete the full restoration of our body back to its divine essence, allowing it to do all that it was made to do. Every believer needs to grow into the fullness of Christ until we are fully conformed to His image. We were always meant to become like Yeshua (Jesus) and function in the same capacity. This book is designed to challenge your present perception and paradigm and re-establish a Biblical foundation with an open invitation to whomever will. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Neville Goddard - Order - Then Wait Neville Goddard, 2017-04-25 So here, my own wonderful human imagination is now identified with the Lord. It's the word Jehovah. And this is called the father. So, I am Self-begotten. We are self-begotten. We're not the product of something other than ourselves. These terms are interchangeable! |
| partakers of the divine nature: The Sign of Jonah Doug Batchelor, 2002-06-01 |
| partakers of the divine nature: Fellowship with God D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, 1993 The first book in the Studies in I John series. The modern-day church desperately needs to grasp the lessons of First John and Dr. Lloyd-Jones' discussion of this dynamic book of the Bible is sure to produce spiritual renewal and deeply committed living. An inspiring new series from a highly respected Christian author. |
| partakers of the divine nature: 1-2 Peter and Jude: The Christian Standard Commentary Thomas R. Schreiner, 2020-11-01 1-2 Peter and Jude is part of The Christian Standard Commentary (CSC) series. This commentary series focuses on the theological and exegetical concerns of each biblical book, while paying careful attention to balancing rigorous scholarship with practical application. This series helps the reader understand each biblical book's theology, its place in the broader narrative of Scripture, and its importance for the church today. Drawing on the wisdom and skills of dozens of evangelical authors, the CSC is a tool for enhancing and supporting the life of the church. |
| partakers of the divine nature: Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary , 1957 |
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What promises does Peter refer to in 2 Peter 1:4?
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Have we already escaped the corruption that is in the world?
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