RT Article
T1 Participation “In the Heavenlies” in Christ: Deification in Ephesians
JF Religions
VO 14
IS 6
A1 Kim, Kangil
LA English
PB MDPI
YR 2023
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1848926057
AB Paul’s expression “in the heavenlies” provides an intriguing showcase of the power dynamics of the divine–human relationship (e.g., 1:3, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12). While scholars have identified the theme of union with Christ as an interpretive key for understanding believers’ position in the heavenlies, few have provided adequate attention to “in the heavenlies” according to the significance of theosis. I argue that a patristic idea of theosis offers an interpretive lens in understanding believers’ lives in the heavenlies. Thus, this study aims to situate the discussion on the heavenlies vis-à-vis the conversation around theosis in the New Testament.
K1 Theosis
K1 seated with Christ
K1 put on God’s armor
K1 Participation
K1 Mystery
K1 heavenlies
K1 co-sharers
K1 Adoption
DO 10.3390/rel14060784