Essence Energy Distinction In Orthodox Theology

The Essence-Energies Distinction is an important concept in the Orthodox Church theology.  The concept clears up what seem to be for the casual reader of the scriptures, apparent contradictions.  What does it mean when Jesus says things like, "No man has seen the father at any time", yet he would say to his disciples, "If you've seen me, you've seen the father".  These words by Jesus and others, dive into profound theological significance and require a coherent and comprehensive explanation for these types of phrases.  The Essence Energies Distinction helps us to understand exactly that.  

OUTLINE:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:25 Origins and Historical Development
00:00:40 Early Foundations
00:01:21 St. Gregory Palamas
00:01:53 Council of Constantinople (1341-1351)
00:02:20 Theological Importance
00:02:29 Transcendence and Immanence
00:02:50 Theosis (Deification)
00:03:33 Mystical Theology
00:04:09 Avoiding Pantheism and Dualism
00:04:40 Clarifying the Trinity
00:04:51 Unity and Distinction
00:05:24 Economic and Immanent Trinity
00:05:57 Communion with the Divine
00:06:27 Positive Aspects of the Essence-Energies Distinction
00:06:36 Direct Divine Experience
00:07:03 Balance in Theological Understanding
00:07:31 Foundation for Theosis
00:07:58 Clarity on the Trinity
00:08:22 Support for Mystical Theology
00:08:47 Conclusion

Wondershare Filmora & Invideo AI #Orthodox Christianity #Catholic #Eastern Orthodox #Orthodoxy #Filioque #Essence Energy Distinction #Orthodox Theology

• #entertainment
• #wondershare
• #essence_energies
• #essence_energies_distinction
• #orthodoxy
• #eastern_orthodoxy
• #eastern_orthodox_christianity
• #essence_energy
• #essence_energies_distinction_orthodox_church
• #divine_simplicity