The Spirit of Truth (John 14:15-21)

Jesus tells his disciples that after he leaves, God will send another advocate. And then, within the same breath, pulls them into one of the most bewildering sentences in the farewell discourse. In this episode, we look at the Eastern Orthodox concept of theosis and ask what it would mean for spiritual formation to be less about moral discipline and more about proximity, that virtue comes from participation rather than effort, and that the Spirit isn't just a comfort but an actual invitation to share in the divine nature. Watch the episode on video: https://youtu.be/lVl84hllu2M ----------------- My new book, The Edge of the Inside, releases March 31. You can get a signed copy or in whatever form you prefer: https://www.edgeoftheinside.com/ Join the online community and get access to exclusive content and experiences: https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/patron-sign-ups Trying to make sense of faith? Download my free Deconstruction Field Guide. It's a ten-page resource to help you navigate what's next so you don't have to do it alone. https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/opt-in