Theological Quotes
St. Maximus the Confessor on Theosis as New Creation - Orthodox (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Source: St. Maximus the ConfessorShort55 words
"New creation is theosis—becoming by grace what God is by nature. The old humanity, isolated from God, passes away. The new humanity participates in divine life. We are being re-created in the image of Christ, transformed from glory to glory toward full union with God." — St. Maximus the Confessor. Orthodox: new creation is theosis.
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