Divine nature Quote by Kallistos Ware
““God's Incarnation opens the way to man's deification. To be deified is, more specifically, to be “christified”: the divine likeness that we are called to attain is the likeness of Christ. It is through Jesus the God-man that we men are “ingodded”, “divinized”, made “sharers in the divine nature” (2 Pet. 1:4).””
About This Quote
Source Theology: Eastern Orthodox teaching, 1990s
Divine incarnation allows humans to share in God's nature, becoming "christified".
In simple terms: Incarnation enables human divinization.
Key Takeaway
Pursue spiritual transformation.
Themes
theology
spirituality
anthropology
divinization
Christology
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
doctrinal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- liturgical worship
- spiritual direction
- ethical living
Key Concepts
Sacramental theology
osisosis
ecumenism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "being christified" mean to you?
- How can daily life reflect divine likeness?
A Different Perspective
Divinization is a lifelong process, not instant.
