What is the Eastern Orthodox view on Christs death in regards to theosis?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theosis
If I understand correctly the orthodox view goes further than the main line Evangelical which proclaims that Christ died for our sin. Again, if i understand correctly Orthodox theology proclaims that Christ died so that we may be one with the father and experience heaven, even on earth.
Am I way off? On target? is there more?
Yes, you’re onto something and there is much, much more. We Orthodox connect Christ’s incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension. Christ became incarnate so that humanity was joined to divinity and so that he might conquer death. When He ascended, humanity entered heaven with Him. We’re also uncomfortable with abstract discussions of theosis. Theology is life in Christ, not an academic discipline.
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January 29 2010 05:53 pm | Uncategorized
James S on 29 Jan 2010 at 11:12 pm #
For Orthodoxy, this doctrine does not mean that humans become or join the essence of God (as in pantheism); rather humans remain distinctly human by nature. As far as Christs death or resurrection goes, it wouldn’t apply (so your way off).
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Craig on 29 Jan 2010 at 11:37 pm #
Yes, you’re onto something and there is much, much more. We Orthodox connect Christ’s incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension. Christ became incarnate so that humanity was joined to divinity and so that he might conquer death. When He ascended, humanity entered heaven with Him. We’re also uncomfortable with abstract discussions of theosis. Theology is life in Christ, not an academic discipline.
References :