The book which is suppose to bring men in a united mission, has divided people into over 30,000 denominations.
A major point of contention: Soteriology: The study of obtaining salvation, how to obtain ever-saving grace.
Matthew 19:
But! Paul says .......
What is forgotten in this, is the notion of Theosis
We are called to love our neighbor as ourself,
We are called to forgive as we want to be forgiven,
And we are called to pursue God's grace in the sacraments.
WHY?`
Theosis
We are not to be good people, we are to be 'perfect.'
Matthew 5
We are not only to love God and have faith in His providence, but we are suppose to be as God. Rather, we are suppose to love God so much, we want to be as God.
Divine as, Loving as, Forgiving as, and Merciful as ... God
as God is Theosis which translates as becoming God-like.
This is the call, and this is the context of our salvation, that we fight the good fight for Truth and Love in order to be redeemed to God's Plan as humanity first was in the Garden of Eden, perfect!
Sounds challenging? Well, it can be intimidating, because Jesus effects our lives through His cross and resurrection, but the story isn't over, 2000 years of history have followed. We must allow God's plan to effect our lives, to effect our lives is to respond, to respond is to act.
Please take the time for some encouragement from this video.
please consider his words
