Theosis §

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• Spiritual Union: Theosis involves a spiritual union and communion with God.
• Divinization: Divinization is another term used for the process of theosis or becoming divine-like.
• Theandric Nature: Christ’s theandric (divine-human) nature makes theosis possible.
• Hypostatic Union: The hypostatic union of Christ’s divine and human natures is the basis for theosis.
• Christology: The doctrine of theosis is grounded in Christology and the incarnation of Christ.
• Eastern Orthodox Christianity: Theosis is a central doctrine in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
• Palamism: The theology of Gregory Palamas on the uncreated energies is foundational for the doctrine of theosis.
• Hesychasm: Hesychasm is a spiritual tradition in Eastern Christianity that aims at achieving theosis.
• Incarnation: The incarnation of the Word of God is the starting point for the process of theosis.
• Soteriology: Theosis is a key aspect of Eastern Christian soteriology or the doctrine of salvation.
• Sanctification: Theosis is related to the concept of sanctification or becoming holy.
• Mysticism: Theosis has mystical elements and is related to Christian mysticism.
• Indwelling: In Eastern Orthodox theology, indwelling is related to the concept of theosis, or the process of becoming more like God.
• Synergy: Theosis involves synergy or cooperation between divine grace and human effort.
• Theoria: Theoria, or contemplation of God, is an aspect of the process of theosis.
• Divine Grace: Theosis is made possible through the divine grace and energies of God.
• Asceticism: Ascetic practices like prayer, fasting, and virtue are means to achieve theosis.
• Uncreated Energies: Theosis involves participation in God’s uncreated energies.
• Deification: Theosis is the process of deification or becoming divine-like through union with God.
• Nous: The nous, or the eye of the soul, is purified and illuminated in theosis.