Theosis as the heart of Orthodox theology (w/ Seraphim Hamilton)

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Theosis, or divinization/deification is a core Orthodox doctrine. But what does it really mean? In this video, Seraphim Hamilton breaks down the significance of theosis, showing how it affects doctrines from the veneration of icons and the communion of saints to its impact on the spiritual life. Crucially, he also unpacks how theosis is woven through the narrative of Scripture. He also talks about how theosis differs from Mormon conceptions of deification. And that's not even all of it. In case it's not apparent we covered a lot of ground.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Teaser
00:24 - Intro
02:03 - Religious background
04:45 - What is theosis?
07:29 - What theosis doesn't mean
10:50 - Theosis vs. Mormon deification
12:59 - Ad 1 - Faithful Counseling
13:01 - Is theosis for all Orthodox christians?
20:58 - Theosis vs. Sanctification
23:23 - Theosis and Essence Energies distinction
28:32 - Theosis in Scripture
31:29 - Ad 2 - Patreon
32:21 - Answering Protestant Objections
40:30 - Theosis and legal language of salvation
43:55 - Theosis and communion of the saints
48:03 - Theosis and venerating icons
51:54 - Theosis and the spiritual life
54:32 - Final Four

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