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The Lord of Spirits
Sons of God, Equal to the Angels
Oct 24, 2020
Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick explore the concept of theosis in Orthodox Christianity, discussing the relationship between angels and divine council. They delve into the promises to Abraham's offspring, their equality to angels, mental illness, demonic possession, biblical verses on authority, theosis, adoption, and predestination in Christ. The podcast also touches on the preservation of ancient Jewish texts in Orthodox Christianity and the profound Christian beliefs on divine life.
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- Believers are united with Christ through faith and baptism, becoming sons of God and heirs of the promise given to Abraham.
- Reception of adoption elevates believers from slaves to sons, granting them divine authority and ministry as heirs through the presence of God's Spirit.
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Sons of God Through Baptism
By emphasizing baptism as the means to become sons of God, Galatians 3:26-29 connects believers to the promise given to Abraham. Through faith and baptism, individuals are united with Christ and put on Christ. This union marks them as sons of God and heirs according to the promise made to Abraham.
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