The essence of deity is not to be participated in by the creature, because between the creature and the creator there must ever be a gulf fixed in respect of essence. Moreover,we become partakers of the divine nature in even a high sense than this; In fact, in as lofty a sense as can be conceived, short of our being absolutely divine.
To be partaker of the divine nature, is not of course,to become God, that cannot be. but as the first man Adam was made in the image of God, so we. We are by grace made like Almighty God."God is love",so "He that loveth is born of God",
O! marvellous mystery! we look into it, but who shall understand it? He hath betrothed us to himself in righteousness and faithfulness, whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises; Yes, the same blood which flows in the head, flows in the hand. Also the same power which quickens Christ quickens his people, for "Ye are dead and your life is hid with Christ in God".
Nay, as if this were not enough, we are married unto Him. And beside this, giving all diligence add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity or love:
What am I trying to say here, about my topic; it is good to humble and respect our creator, because humbleness and respect brings exaltation in our lives. So one with him, that the branch,is not more one with the vine,but we are apart of the Lord.
While we rejoice in this, let us remember that those who are made partakers of the divine nature will manufest their high and holy relationship in their intercourse with others.
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