According to Tino, this is a stronger interpretation because verse 11 also repeats the same: "that they may be one even as We are" where We = Father/Son = God/Jesus. And, oneness of nature with christ is convincing to the masses by personal testimony: seeing somebody be one with god causes someone to be compelled by their passion. And, human minds can change on a dime. Nature is more immutable.

Both descriptions access a sufficient understanding of the same concept being described in the verse. Theosis simply presents a more thorough and careful examination of the verse in context of other Christian dogmas.