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Keywords
carnal, christian struggle, church fathers, faith
Description
The church fathers articulated a rich theory of Christian spirituality using the metaphors of ascent and vision. This section will unpack the metaphors in the context of patristic interpretation of Scripture in order to demonstrate how the church fathers used the language of ascent and vision to exhort and guide Christians in the struggle to be conformed to Christ.
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Submission Topics
Ecclesiology (The Church); Education; Literature and Art; Practical Theology; Preaching and Teaching; Scripture Interpretation; Sin; Worship
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
1 Corinthians 15:49; Philippians 3:17-19; Colossians 3:1-2; Romans 8:5; Matthew 6:19-21; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 1 Peter 1:14; Colossians 3:5; Galatians 5:24; Luke 9:23; Galatians 5:17; Ephesians 2:22-24; Exodus 12:42; Matthew 6:16; Acts 2:45; 1 Corinthians 7:5; Matthew 5:39; 1 Corinthians 9:27; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Philippians 3:13-14;
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
People in this Resource (separated by commas)
Margret Miles, Irenaeus
Submission Cost
Free
“Ascent” and “Vision” in Patristic Reading of Scripture
The church fathers articulated a rich theory of Christian spirituality using the metaphors of ascent and vision. This section will unpack the metaphors in the context of patristic interpretation of Scripture in order to demonstrate how the church fathers used the language of ascent and vision to exhort and guide Christians in the struggle to be conformed to Christ.
