[Forest Keeper]

FK: "I thought theosis was achieved by becoming Christ-like to a certain degree. How is this accomplished if not through acts or deeds? Are not deeds necessary to achieve theosis?

Theosis is achieved by becoming Christ-like, through faith, not through ambition.

So I'm pretty close then? I thought that you believe that deeds grow one's faith. "Faith without works is dead", etc. If that is right, then it is contrasted against my view that deeds (pleasing to God) are a natural fruit of a faith that is already there.

[kosta50]

So I'm pretty close then? I thought that you believe that deeds grow one's faith. "Faith without works is dead", etc. If that is right, then it is contrasted against my view that deeds (pleasing to God) are a natural fruit of a faith that is already there

No, we believe that faith moves you to do deeds in God's name. A faith that does not move you to do God's work is dead faith.

PS I'll let you in on a little secret: you can't please God, for He is not subject to pleasure.