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To: Dr. Eckleburg
Where is the Scripture to support any of this peculiar, heretical notion which exalts man at the expense of the Triune God?

How does the Deification of Man diminish God?

God is the one Diefying Man, it is part of his work, you have misinterpreted his word if you think god completing his work is denigrating to him.
322 posted on 07/07/2007 2:16:27 PM PDT by DelphiUser ("You can lead a man to knowledge, but you can't make him think")
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To: DelphiUser
How does the Deification of Man diminish God?

Let me count the ways...

"For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God" -- Exodus 34:14

Men do not become God by being Christians. Through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, we become more and more Christ-like. But we always remain human beings, fallen sinners who are unable to save ourselves and in need of a Savior who will clothe us in His righteousness, His obedience, His mercy.

Your error is the basic lie of the occult -- that men can become gods.

We are saved by Christ within us, not by our becoming Christ ourselves.

It's a distinction upon which our salvation turns.

329 posted on 07/07/2007 2:51:34 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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