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To: Forest Keeper; jo kus; kosta50; Agrarian

FK and Joe:

You might find this post interesting as it deals with Orthodox theology on grace and salvation as expounded by +Gregory Palamas.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1599043/posts

3,749 posted on 03/19/2006 4:05:11 AM PST by Kolokotronis (Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated!)

To: Kolokotronis; Forest Keeper

Thanks for the info regarding St. Gregory. I myself would have to read more info on the distinction theologically between the two concepts - that grace is a created/uncreated energy. I do know that Catholic theology considers sanctifying grace a created energy separate from the essence of God Himself - BUT - God's Spirit is ALSO present within those who have grace present. I believe the Catholic position is based in part on Romans 5, but I am not sure if there are others in Scripture. I'd have to do some research to see the theological backing and understanding behind each point of view before I would detail this further.

Brother in Christ

3,769 posted on 03/19/2006 2:55:16 PM PST by jo kus (I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore CHOOSE life - Deut 30:19)

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