Witness Lee Went Too Far; Christendom Probably Not Far Enough

[Sons to Glory!]

Lee said, "God became man, so that man could become God" as part of the so-called "high peak revelation." And it should be stated that he does add to this phrase, "but not in the aspect of the Godhead." However, a quick Google search of that phrase shows that Lee was certainly not the first. Athanasius, who lived in the 4th century AD, seems to have stated this originally. However, while various scriptures might be pulled in to back this notion up, the saying is nonetheless extrabiblical. That is, it can't be found in the bible. Therefore, I believe Lee goes too far with it.

However, it also occurs to me that much of Christendom does not go far enough in this respect of God's purpose with man. While we are exhorted rightly to focus on Christ alone, we also have to realize why our beloved Christ came - to lovingly restore man to God's original intention, authority and fellowship.

I've heard this statement lately and I think it reflects God's purpose in Christ more clearly, and can be supported directly in scripture:

The Son of God became a Man so that men would become the sons of God.