The question of deification in the theology of John Calvin
<p>Calvin scholars debate whether Calvin�s theology supports the Eastern Orthodox theosis, which advocates the believers� participation in the intrinsic divine life, mediated by Christ�s humanity in their union with Christ. To attempt to give an answer to the question of theosis in Calvin�s th...
| 出版年: | Verbum et Ecclesia |
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| フォーマット: | 論文 |
| 言語: | アフリカーンス語 |
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2017-01-01
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| オンライン･アクセス: | http://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/VE/article/view/1701 |
| 要約: | <p>Calvin scholars debate whether Calvin�s theology supports the Eastern Orthodox theosis, which advocates the believers� participation in the intrinsic divine life, mediated by Christ�s humanity in their union with Christ. To attempt to give an answer to the question of theosis in Calvin�s theology, this article isolates a framework used by the proponents of Eastern Orthodox theosis in Calvin�s theology. The framework centres around the three aspects of the nature of the salvific gifts, the nature of the believers� union with Christ and the relation of Christ�s two natures in their hypostatic union. The re-examination of these three aspects through the lens of Calvin�s theology shows that it is hard to hold that Calvin teaches Eastern Orthodox theosis.</p><p><strong>Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implication: </strong>As a Reformed intradisciplinary assessment of the question of theosis in Calvin�s theology, this article maintains that the proponents of Calvin�s doctrine of theosis overlook his Chalcedonian Christology, the personal dimension of his idea of union with Christ and his emphasis on Christ�s salvific work in his humanity.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1609-9982 2074-7705 |