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The concept of Divine blessedness in Christianity

Divine blessedness in Christianity signifies both a continuous influx of divine experiences that foster a youthful sense of wonder and the profound joy found in pursuing truth. In Eastern Orthodoxy, it represents a state of communion with the Divine that imparts clarity and guidance, embodying the ultimate perfection of divinity. Thus, Divine blessedness encompasses the joy of connection with a higher power and the quest for understanding, leading individuals towards an ideal state of spiritual fulfillment.

Synonyms: Heavenly bliss, Celestial joy, Spiritual joy, Celestial bliss, Heavenly grace, Eternal beatitude

In Finnish: Jumalallinen siunaus; In Malay: Keberkatan Ilahi

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Christian concept of 'Divine blessedness'

Christianity Books

Significance in Eastern Orthodoxy (or the Eastern Orthodox Church):
Eastern Orthodoxy Books

From: The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

(1) The state of being that receives individuals into communion with the Divine, imparting to them proper light and making them godly.[1] (2) The ultimate, untainted state of divinity that is beyond imperfection and variability.[2]

Eastern Orthodoxy, or Byzantine Christianity, is one of the three main branches of Christianity. It consists of independently governed churches with strong cultural ties to Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Eastern Orthodox theology focuses on the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Believers strive for theosis, or becoming closer to God, through grace and spiritual practices.  

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) Constant new influxes of divine blessedness, and constant new visions of God, keep in constant exercise that sense of wonder, which makes so great a part of the power of youth, creating an ongoing feeling of wonder.[3] (2) This phrase refers to the state of being favored by a higher power, and it suggests that there is no greater joy than the pursuit of truth.[4]

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
Protestantism Books

From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) This describes the state of happiness and favor from God, accessible to those who share in the divine nature, implying that transformation is necessary before experiencing this state.[5]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.