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St. Maximus the Confessor on Divine Energy - Orthodox (Philippians 4:13)

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"Through Christ who strengthens me—this is theosis in action. Divine energy flows through human weakness. We become by grace what Christ is by nature. The 'all things' are possible because we participate in divine power, not merely receive external help." — St. Maximus the Confessor. Orthodox reading: theotic participation in divine energy.

Topics & Themes

divine energytheosisparticipationdivine powerby grace

Scripture References

Philippians 4:13

Emotional Tone

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Audience

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