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The concept of Sacred promise in Christianity

Sacred promise in Christianity encompasses several significant commitments. It includes vows that hold a high level of sanctity, akin to oaths. In Eastern Orthodoxy, it denotes divine commitments to individuals who pursue a deeper spiritual calling. Early Christianity emphasizes Sacred promise as God's commitments to believers concerning salvation, resurrection, and eternal life. Overall, Sacred promise highlights the profound nature of commitments made both by individuals and by God within the Christian faith.

Synonyms: Holy vow, Sacred oath, Spiritual promise, Oath, Vow, Pledge, Commitment, Covenant, Assurance

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Christian concept of 'Sacred promise'

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Significance in Eastern Orthodoxy (or the Eastern Orthodox Church):
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From: The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

(1) Divine commitments made to those who have chosen to align themselves with the higher spiritual calling.[1]

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: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) The commitments made through vows, which are of high sanctity and comparable to oaths.[2]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) Commitments made by God to believers regarding salvation, resurrection, and eternal life.[3]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Plural form: Sacred promises.