What difference does the doctrine of deification make for the Christian life? In this video, Dr. Daniel Keating explains how this teaching our understanding of holiness—not as self-made virtue, but as divine transformation. Drawing on Scripture and the Church Fathers, he shows how deification raises the bar for our moral and spiritual lives, reminding us that only God can make us like Himself. Our call is to receive, respond, and live the life God gives.

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Chapters
00:00 The Doctrine of Deification: An Introduction
03:05 Living the Doctrine: Practical Implications
06:06 Raising the Bar: The Call to Holiness