Difference between revisions of "The Fall"
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* We were created in the image and likeness of God. The image is something we never lost. The likeness is something which we strive to fulfill (see [[Theosis]]). | * We were created in the image and likeness of God. The image is something we never lost. The likeness is something which we strive to fulfill (see [[Theosis]]). | ||
| − | * We believe in a divine communion with God. And this communion, known as ''theosis'' is the entire purpose of creation. See [[Purpose | + | * We believe in a divine communion with God. And this communion, known as ''theosis'' is the entire purpose of creation. See [[The Purpose Of Life]]. |
| − | * Adam and Eve were not created perfect. Rather, they were created innocent. It was always to be their purpose to achieve theosis. | + | * Adam and Eve were not created perfect. Rather, they were created innocent. It was always to be their purpose to achieve theosis. See [[Atonement]]. |
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Revision as of 16:56, 14 July 2008
- God is not "angry". His disposition to mankind never changed. Mankind's disposition to God is what changed with the fall. See Atonement.
- We were created in the image and likeness of God. The image is something we never lost. The likeness is something which we strive to fulfill (see Theosis).
- We believe in a divine communion with God. And this communion, known as theosis is the entire purpose of creation. See The Purpose Of Life.
- Adam and Eve were not created perfect. Rather, they were created innocent. It was always to be their purpose to achieve theosis. See Atonement.
