Deification

Deification deals with the understanding of whether or not man can become a God. Sometimes confused with theosis in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Mormons understand this doctrine quite differently. Mormon theology actually teaches that man has the potential to some day become as God is, that is, possessing all of the essential attributes to be considered God. The process by which one becomes God is also known as eternal progression. The path through eternal progression can be seen in the picture above.

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Contents 1 See also 2 External links 2.1 Non-Mormon 2.2 Mormon

[edit] See also

• Salvation
• Humanity

[edit] External links

[edit] Non-Mormon

• Deification, Mormonism and The Early Church, by Eric W. Francke
• Doesn't Jesus teach that we can become gods in John 10:34?, by Rob Sivulka

[edit] Mormon

• Partakers of the Divine Nature, by John Tvedtnes (Meridian)
• The Purpose of Life By R. Val Johnson (Ensign, Apr. 1993, 22)
• Can Men Become As God? (One-Minute Answers by Stephen R. Gibson)
• Eternal Progression (BYU Studies)
• Early Christian Deification, by Keith E. Norman