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The concept of True Being in Christianity

True Being, as understood in Christianity, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Early Christianity, emphasizes the authentic existence and identity of a person. In Christianity, it denotes fulfillment through a relationship with God. Eastern Orthodoxy sees True Being as the essence revealed by spiritual light, merging diverse perspectives into a cohesive understanding. Meanwhile, Early Christianity regards it as an individual's wise and peaceful self, transcending earthly life. Overall, True Being embodies a journey towards deeper spiritual realization and integration.

Synonyms: Genuine essence, Real nature, Actual being, True essence, Existence, Reality, Essence, Authenticity, Spirit, Nature

In Finnish: Todellinen Oleminen; In Spanish: Ser verdadero; In German: Wahres Sein; In Swedish: Sann Varelse; In Malay: Makhluk Sejati; In Dutch: Het ware Zijn; In French: 脢tre v茅ritable

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Christian concept of 'True Being'

Christianity Books

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary

(1) An individual's authentic self that is wise and peaceful, transcending earthly existence.[1]

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) What the true opinion finds, and attains to, which is what the good opinion is, and what the law is, according to Plato's understanding of law.[2]

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.

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

From: The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

(1) The ultimate reality or essence that is revealed by the spiritual light, leading to knowledge that integrates various views into one understanding.[3]

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

From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) Grace gives a Christian being, and a want of it is the want of this, and should be the goal of the believer.[4]

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.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The authentic existence and identity of a person that is realized through a relationship with God, leading to a profound inner fulfillment.[5]