Category Archives: Sanctification

Seeing in a Mirror the Glory of the Lord

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Ron Goetz

The next passage I want us to consider is 2 Corinthians 3:18.  For all its profound depth, it is expressed quite simply, and boils down to one simple question.  When you look into a mirror, what do you see? You … Continue reading →

Posted in Apotheosis, Bride of Christ, Deeper Life, Father Son Spirit Bride, Meditation, Mysticism, Perfect Union, Perfect Unity, Sanctification | 1 Comment

Former Nazarene Pastor Rick James

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Ron Goetz

I recently received this note from Rick James, former pastor in the Church of the Nazarene and a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church of the Nazarene, Life and Testimony, Point Loma Nazarene University, Religion, Sanctification, Testimony | 8 Comments

Yes, they closed ranks. What did you expect?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Ron Goetz

A couple of weeks ago I posted about my experience on a conservative Christian website. On that site I mainly discussed Luke’s Gay Apocalypse and the fact that we can no longer use the Torah to define sin. The post prompted the following reply from Christiaan … Continue reading →

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“God Became Man that Man Might Become God”

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Ron Goetz

This provocative statement, “God became man that man might become God,” is from the church father Athanasius (ca 298–373), and was in his massively influential On the Incarnation.  It is one of his best-known quotes. Let me explain what I’m going to do here. First, I briefly discuss some … Continue reading →

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Look Again: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ron Goetz

There’s a favorite verse of many preachers, and the verse is quoted perhaps more often than any other (a key verse in some of their personal canons). Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus, Mysticism, Sanctification, Theology | 3 Comments

Revival and the Great Commission: our μετανοια vs our κοσμος

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ron Goetz

Our problem with the Great Commission is really quite simple. I know most of you are familiar with the passage, but let me cite it, highlighting three words we have trouble with. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven … Continue reading →

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Sell Your Possessions

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Ron Goetz

It’s really quite simple. Let’s start with what Jesus said to his serious followers. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Sounds pretty clear to me. And fulfilling the Great Commission includes sharing this command with one another, with the unconverted, with every creature. Sell your possessions and … Continue reading →

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