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St. Gregory of Nyssa on Dwelling Forever - Orthodox (Psalm 23)

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"'I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever'—this is theosis, eternal participation in divine life. The Psalm moves from pasture to table to dwelling—ever deeper communion. The goal is not just provision but union, dwelling eternally in God's presence." — St. Gregory of Nyssa. Orthodox reading: the goal is eternal dwelling/theosis.

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Psalm 23:6

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N.T. Wright on Goodness and Mercy Following - Anglican (Psalm 23)

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