Divinization (Christian)
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In Christian theology, divinization (deification, making divine, or theosis) is the transforming effect of divine grace, the spirit of God, or the atonement of Christ. It literally means to become more divine, more like God, and/or take upon a divine nature.
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See also
- Related terms: Apotheosis, Deification, Sanctification, Consecration
- Christian Perfection
- Entire Sanctification
- Exaltation (Mormonism)
- Holiness movement
- Christian Universalism
- Apotheosis (a non-Christian idea which compares human greatness to godlike status)
- Beatific vision
- Hesychasm
- Vladimir Lossky
- Soteriology
- Unio Mystica
- John of the Cross
- Poustinia
- Hermit
- Divine filiation
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