What does it mean to become “partakers of the divine nature”? In this edition of In Focus, Dr. Daniel Keating explores the rich Christian doctrine of deification—from its biblical foundations to its development in the early Church. Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers, and sacramental theology, Keating traces how deification is not merely symbolic but a real participation in God’s life, made possible through Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Church.
What Does it Mean to Share in God's Nature? | In Focus
Dr. Daniel Keating
May 19, 2025

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