Participation “In the Heavenlies” in Christ: Deification in Ephesians
Paul’s expression “in the heavenlies” provides an intriguing showcase of the power dynamics of the divine–human relationship (e.g., 1:3, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12). While scholars have identified the theme of union with Christ as an interpretive key for understanding believers’ position in the heavenlies,...
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| description | Paul’s expression “in the heavenlies” provides an intriguing showcase of the power dynamics of the divine–human relationship (e.g., 1:3, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12). While scholars have identified the theme of union with Christ as an interpretive key for understanding believers’ position in the heavenlies, few have provided adequate attention to “in the heavenlies” according to the significance of theosis. I argue that a patristic idea of theosis offers an interpretive lens in understanding believers’ lives in the heavenlies. Thus, this study aims to situate the discussion on the heavenlies vis-à-vis the conversation around theosis in the New Testament. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3ea9a6cce573409dad0bde92355eaf742023-11-18T12:23:47ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442023-06-0114678410.3390/rel14060784Participation “In the Heavenlies” in Christ: Deification in EphesiansKangil Kim0School of Mission and Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA 91182, USAPaul’s expression “in the heavenlies” provides an intriguing showcase of the power dynamics of the divine–human relationship (e.g., 1:3, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12). While scholars have identified the theme of union with Christ as an interpretive key for understanding believers’ position in the heavenlies, few have provided adequate attention to “in the heavenlies” according to the significance of theosis. I argue that a patristic idea of theosis offers an interpretive lens in understanding believers’ lives in the heavenlies. Thus, this study aims to situate the discussion on the heavenlies vis-à-vis the conversation around theosis in the New Testament.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/6/784adoptionco-sharersheavenliesmysteryparticipationput on God’s armor |
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