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Can a person become god?
Deification (Greek theosis) is for Orthodoxy the goal of every Christian. Man, according to the Bible, is ‘made in the image and likeness of God.’. . . It is possible for man to become like God, to become deified, to become god by grace.
Why do we need to be god?
He frees us from being slaves to sin. God frees us from the bondage of sin by breaking the strongholds in our lives and bringing us out of the darkness. As we seek the life God intended, a life as a kingdom citizen, we need to humble ourselves before God and regularly acknowledge our need for Him.
What does it mean to become like god?
53. Thus, those who become like God and enter into a fulness of His glory are described as people who have been “made perfect through Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, who wrought out this perfect atonement through the shedding of his own blood.”
What makes someone a god?
The concept of God as described by most theologians includes the attributes of omniscience (infinite knowledge), omnipotence (unlimited power), omnipresence (present everywhere), divine simplicity, and as having an eternal and necessary existence.
Is it possible to be a demigod?
One does not become a demigod; one is born a demigod. In mythology, a demigod is the progeny of a a god and a mortal. The children of demigods are called divine, but unless they have children by another god or goddess, their children do not become demigods.
Why should I believe in God?
Believing that God has a plan helps people regain some sense of control, or at least of acceptance. Another motivational factor is self-enhancement. If you live in a society where religion is prized, it’s in your best interest to say you believe, whether you truly do or not.
What motivates people to believe in God?
Furthermore, faith in God increases when situations become uncontrollable, as in the case of natural disasters. Believing that God has a plan helps people regain some sense of control, or at least of acceptance. Another motivational factor is self-enhancement.
Why do we believe God exists?
For most people in the world, the answer seems obvious: Because it’s self-evident that God exists. From the point of view of the believer, the really puzzling question is how anyone could not believe.
Why do people believe in their own religion?
The high and consistent degree of religious concentrations suggests that people believe their religion because that’s the one they were indoctrinated into and which is consistently reinforced around them. People acquire a religion before critical thinking skills, and that religion is promoted without most people noticing. 02 of 07
Why does God answer our prayers?
When God answers our prayers, it strengthens our faith. In addition, God helps us grow spiritually through our contact with other Christians. An isolated Christian is a weak Christian.