“...uncreated energies”
It’s what yo Lutherans call grace. CDY.
+Gregory Palamas is one of the greatest, and some say the last, Eastern Church Fathers.
Ahhhh, so ye be Orthodox, one of Constantinople.
I have several friends of the Orthodox church (most russians) and we have “iron-on-iron” discussions at regular intervals. Kewl.
Tell me, does the Holy Spirit fill the world (God’s creation) or is the Spirit just localized to the XPian church when they gather in the name of Christ?
(Us) Lutherans are certainly cognizant of the Holy Spirit, or as you say the “energies of creation” in world.
BTW, I have due respect for Palamas and his theology...although he might have gained from an Augustinian perspective.
Alas, too late: He died 1359... Maybe he should have studied a bit more of Xrosostom prior to his demise?
Dang!
I told myself I’d ignore you but just couldn’t help myself.
Let’s simply say we disagree and leave it at that? I do not question your Faith as it pertains to salvation. Neither do I argue the understanding of an Roman’s faith or even the Faith of one from Geneva/Zurich.
I really don’t have time to dissect the Constantinople - Roman positions.
Keep the Faith and be confident in your salvation.
Cletus. Go in Peace!