tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943181959223934986.post4125216353500384233..comments2023-10-25T05:53:58.223-07:00Comments on guerillahost: The Evolution of Soul: Theosis for the 21st Century PART IIdavid mcdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17819341498291923921noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943181959223934986.post-20457467911040716012007-02-21T05:38:00.000-08:002007-02-21T05:38:00.000-08:00You pretty much took the words right out of my mou...You pretty much took the words right out of my mouth concerning salvation/sanctification. From the looks of it, theosis is combining two separate works of God, i.e. salvation through the sacrafice of Jesus Christ, and sanctification through the work of the Holy Spirit. I of course agree with the process, and while the two may occur simultaneously (although sanctification is an ongoing process, where salvation is immediate) they are still two separate processes. <br><br>You say that "Protestants [and particularly Evangelicals] need to rediscover the ongoing process of the Chrisitan life which seems all-too-absent from our popular teachings." I don't know that this is necessarily absent from popular teachings as much as it is absent in the form of practical application by the person. <br><br>The whole theological concept no matter if you look at it as theosis or sanctification (again I see very little difference), still does not necessitate an abandonment of the concept of sin (as stated in your earlier post) in our proclimation of the Kingdom of God. If anything it should push us to follow the example of Jesus on the road to Emmaus where he explained the scriptures concerning himself starting with Moses and the prophets. And Again, your use of terms and process of "spiritual people... in the image of a supreme being... our image has been damaged... we are separated... etc.," will still necessitate an explaination of sin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943181959223934986.post-70054007150591084892007-03-24T14:00:00.000-07:002007-03-24T14:00:00.000-07:00About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – fo...About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].<br><br>Peace Be With You<br>PatrickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com