God in three persons : a contemporary interpretation of the Trinity
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0801032296
ISBN 13
9780801032295
LCCN
94046191
OCLC
31710360
Category
Theology ( 神學研究 )
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Publication Year
1995
Publisher
Pages
356
Subject
BT111
Abstract
This contemporary approach to basic doctrine offers a crucial tool for students who want comprehensive, consistent, logical theology. God in Three Persons will enhance undergraduate theological courses and has applications for graduate systematics and historical theology study. Erickson surveys the background for today's debate, showing that modern controversies simply rephrase old arguments. At its core this book is a close study of Scripture, especially the key teachings of John's Gospel. Erickson also considers whether belief in the Trinity is requisite to salvation, whether it makes any practical difference in the Christian worldview, and whether it is logical and intelligible. The book's contemporary statement of the Trinity doctrine sets forth and applies all biblical evidence to Christianity at large and worship and prayer in particular.
Description
The formulation of the doctrine of the Trinity. Formulating the doctrine in the first and second centuries ; Formulating the doctrine in the third century ; Formulating the doctrine in the fourth century -- Problems concerning the doctrine of the Trinity. Is the Trinity biblical and does it make any practical difference? ; Is the doctrine of the Trinity metaphysically intelligible and logically coherent? ; Is trinitarian Christianity the only way for salvation for all persons? -- A contemporary statement of the doctrine of the Trinity. The Trinity in the Old Testament ; The Trinity in the New Testament ; The Trinity in John's Gospel ; The metaphysical basis of trinitarian theology ; The logical structure of the doctrine of the Trinity ; The triune God of all people ; Internal relations between the members of the Trinity ; Prayer, worship, and the triune God -- Conclusion : practical considerations and future prospects.
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