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Teoza u učeništvu: postajanje bogolikim učenicima
Theosis in Discipleship: Becoming Godlike Disciples

Author(s): Goran Medved
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Biblijski institut
Keywords: theosis; discipleship; evangelical Christians; Christlikeness; godlikeness;

Summary/Abstract: If we establish that the meaning of theosis is to become like God through the process of becoming like Christ, and if the goal of discipleship is to become like Christ, then it becomes evident that these two concepts are closely related. The article briefly explains the concepts of discipleship and theosis, and the most common evangelical discipleship setting (one-on-one or small group). Then it suggests four modules for teaching theosis in a discipleship setting: created to be Godlike, Godlikeness lost, restoring Godlikeness, and becoming fully Godlike. This model brings together theosis and discipleship which provides a new and helpful approach for raising Christlike/Godlike disciples.

  • Issue Year: 17/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 55-62
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Croatian