Theosis: meaning, definitions and examples

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theosis

 

[ ฮธฤ“หˆลsษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Christianity

Theosis is a concept in Eastern Orthodox theology that describes the process of becoming like God. It is the transformation of a believer into the likeness of God through divine grace. Theosis involves a deepening union with God and the participation in the divine nature.

Synonyms

deification, divinization, union with God

Examples of usage

  • Theosis is the goal of the Christian life, where individuals strive to grow in holiness and become more like God.
  • Through theosis, believers seek to purify their hearts and minds in order to be in communion with God.
  • Theosis is seen as a journey towards perfection and the ultimate union with God.

Translations

Translations of the word "theosis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teosis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคธเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Theosis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะพะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teozis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ชใ‚ทใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรฉosis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ teosis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teozis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ์˜ค์‹œ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฃู„ูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ theosis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teรณza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅžๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teozis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ theosis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะพะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teozis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ teosis

Etymology

The term 'theosis' has its roots in early Christian thought, particularly in the writings of the Eastern Church Fathers. It is based on the idea that humans can partake in the divine nature and become one with God. The concept of theosis has been a central theme in Eastern Orthodox theology and spirituality for centuries, emphasizing the transformative power of God's grace in the life of believers.