Key Concepts in Esoteric Christianity

Union with God:

Divine Immanence: Believing in the presence of God within oneself and all creation, leading to the possibility of direct communion and spiritual union.

Divine Transcendence: Recognizing God's existence beyond the material world and seeking to transcend worldly attachments through spiritual practices.

Inner Transformation:

Spiritual Growth: Committing to ongoing spiritual development and personal transformation towards higher states of consciousness and divine awareness.

Purification of Heart: Practicing virtues such as love, compassion, humility, and forgiveness as essential for spiritual growth and inner purity.

Gnostic Insights:

Seeking Gnosis: Pursuing spiritual knowledge (gnosis) that leads to deeper understanding of oneself, the divine, and the nature of reality.

Dualism and Unity: Balancing the recognition of the spiritual realm (divine unity) with awareness of the material world (dualism), seeking harmony and integration.

Universal Love and Compassion:

Love as Divine Essence: Embracing love as the essence of divine nature and cultivating unconditional love and compassion towards all beings.

Service and Charity: Practicing acts of service, charity, and kindness as expressions of divine love and a means to spiritual growth.