Brandon D. Crowe is associate professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the author of The Obedient Son: Deuteronomy and Christology in the Gospel of Matthew and The Message of the General Epistles in the History of Redemption: Wisdom from James, Peter, John, and Jude.

Carl R. Trueman is Paul Woolley professor of church history at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. He is the author of several books, including Luther on the Christian Life: Cross and Freedom, John Owen: Reformed Catholic, Renaissance Man and The Creedal Imperative.

The Trinity is foundational to Christian theology, with immense relevance for practical living. This volume offers trinitarian readings of each New Testament corpus and focuses on the importance of the doctrine for Christian life and ministry.

The Trinity is foundational to Christian theology. Unfortunately, however, it is not uncommon to encounter the view that the Trinity is a non-biblical doctrine (or perhaps one possible way of reading biblical texts). Likewise, many consider the Trinity to be a 'take it or leave it doctrine' when it comes to living the Christian life.

However, historically in the Christian church the Trinity has been understood to be robustly biblical, with immense relevance for practical living. With this in mind, this volume eschews overly technical discussion and focuses on the importance of the doctrine for every Christian.

Part 1 considers the trinitarian contours of every corpus of the New Testament, along with a chapter on the Trinity and the Old Testament. Part 2 counters the charge that the Trinity is irrelevant as a practical doctrine by considering selected topics in Christian life and ministry.

Christian theology has always affirmed the Trinity as a non-negotiable aspect of the one catholic and apostolic faith, even when differences persist over some other theological and ecclesiastical elements. The scope of this volume provides strong evidence that the Trinity is essential for faithful interpretation of Scripture, and for day-to-day living.

The contributors are Richard Bauckham, Brandon D. Crowe, Benjamin L. Gladd, Mark S. Gignilliat, Jonathan I. Griffiths, Daniel Johannson, Robert Letham, Michael Reeves, Brian S. Rosner, Scott R. Swain, Alan J. Thompson, Mark D. Thompson and Carl R. Trueman.

The editors:  
Brandon D. Crowe is associate professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the author of The Obedient Son: Deuteronomy and Christology in the Gospel of Matthew and The Message of the General Epistles in the History of Redemption: Wisdom from James, Peter, John, and Jude.  
Carl R. Trueman is Paul Woolley professor of church history at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. He is the author of several books, including Luther on the Christian Life: Cross and Freedom, John Owen: Reformed Catholic, Renaissance Man and The Creedal Imperative.

A fresh exploration of the doctrine of the Trinity and its application

Brandon Crowe;Carl Trueman

Copyright

Dedication

Contributors

Abbreviations

Introduction

Brandon D. Crowe and Carl R. Trueman

PART 1: NEW TESTAMENT FOUNDATIONS

1. The Trinity and the Gospel of Matthew

Brandon D. Crowe

God the Father

Jesus, divine Son of God

Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Conclusion

2. The Trinity and the Gospel of Mark

Daniel Johansson

The oneness of God

Jesus Christ, the Son of God

The Holy Spirit

The relationship between God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit

Concluding observations

3. The Trinity and Luke-Acts

Alan J. Thompson

The Trinity in Luke's Gospel

The Trinity in Acts

4. The Trinity and the Gospel of John

Richard Bauckham

The prologue: from the Word to the only Son

Eternal Son?

The binitarian shape of Johannine monotheism

The divine prerogatives

The absolute 'I am' sayings

The Father and the Son

Personal coinherence

The Spirit of life and truth

5. Paul and the Trinity

Brian S. Rosner

Paul and the Trinity

Salvation and the Trinity

Prayer and the Trinity

Fellowship and the Trinity

Doing good and the Trinity

6. Hebrews and the Trinity

Jonathan I. Griffiths

Revelation

Redemption

Summary and conclusions

7. The Trinity and the General Epistles

James

One God

Jesus, the Lord of glory

Conclusion: James

1 Peter

2 Peter

1–3 John

Jude

8. An apocalyptic trinitarian model: the book of Daniel’s influence on Revelation’s conception of the Trinity

Benjamin L. Gladd

God as revealer of mysteries

God as the source of revelation in Daniel

God as the ultimate source of revelation in the Apocalypse

Christ as the revealer of mysteries

The Spirit as illuminator of Revelation

The Spirit as illuminator in Daniel

The seven spirits of Revelation

The Son of Man as the executor of Daniel's visions

The Danielic Son of Man and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom

The Son of Man and the establishment of God's kingdom in Revelation

Daniel 7 – 8 and the satanic trinity

9. The Trinity and the Old Testament: real presence or imposition?

Mark S. Gignilliat

Who is YHWH? Exodus and the divine name

YHWH: the one and the many

Concluding reflections

PART 2: PRACTICAL RELEVANCE

10. The mystery of the Trinity

Scott R. Swain

Learning of the Trinity, learning from Jesus: Matthew 11:25–27

Common and personal properties

Trinitarian heresies

11. The Trinity and prayer

Carl R. Trueman

The Trinity and the foundation of Christian prayer

On trinitarian communion

Communion with the Father

Communion with God the Son

Communion with God the Spirit

Praying to God as a Trinity

Trinitarian prayer today

12. The Trinity and revelation

Mark D. Thompson

The necessity of God's triune being and nature for true and effective revelation

The Trinity is foundational to Christian theology. Unfortunately, however, it is not uncommon to encounter the view that the Trinity is a non-biblical doctrine (or perhaps one possible way of reading biblical texts). Likewise, many consider the Trinity to be a 'take it or leave it doctrine' when it comes to living the Christian life.However, historically in the Christian church the Trinity has been understood to be robustly biblical, with immense relevance for practical living. With this in mind, this volume eschews overly technical discussion and focuses on the importance of the doctrine for every Christian.Part 1 considers the trinitarian contours of every corpus of the New Testament, along with a chapter on the Trinity and the Old Testament. Part 2 counters the charge that the Trinity is irrelevant as a practical doctrine by considering selected topics in Christian life and ministry.Christian theology has always affirmed the Trinity as a non-negotiable aspect of the one catholic and apostolic faith, even when differences persist over some other theological and ecclesiastical elements. The scope of this volume provides strong evidence that the Trinity is essential for faithful interpretation of Scripture, and for day-to-day living.The contributors are Richard Bauckham, Brandon D. Crowe, Benjamin L. Gladd, Mark S. Gignilliat, Jonathan I. Griffiths, Daniel Johannson, Robert Letham, Michael Reeves, Brian S. Rosner, Scott R. Swain, Alan J. Thompson, Mark D. Thompson and Carl R. Trueman.

Brandon D. Crowe is associate professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the author of The Obedient Son: Deuteronomy and Christology in the Gospel of Matthew and The Message of the General Epistles in the History of Redemption: Wisdom from James, Peter, John, and Jude.Carl R. Trueman is Paul Woolley professor of church history at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. He is the author of several books, including Luther on the Christian Life: Cross and Freedom, John Owen: Reformed Catholic, Renaissance Man and The Creedal Imperative.

Introduction - Brandon D. Crowe and Carl R. Trueman

Part 1: New Testament Foundations

1\. The Trinity and the Gospel of Matthew - Brandon D. Crowe

2\. The Trinity and the Gospel of Mark - Daniel Johansson

3\. The Trinity and Luke-Acts - Alan J. Thompson

4\. The Trinity and the Gospel of John - Richard Bauckham

5\. Paul and the Trinity - Brian Rosner

6\. Hebrews and the Trinity - Jonathan I. Griffiths

7\. The Trinity and the General Epistles - Brandon D. Crowe

8\. An Apocalyptic Trinitarian Model: The Book of Daniel's Influence on Revelation's conception of the Trinity - Benjamin L. Gladd

9\. The Trinity and the Old Testament: Real Presence or Imposition? - Mark S. Gignilliat

Part 2: Practical Relevance

10\. The Mystery of the Trinity - Scott R. Swain

11\. The Trinity and Prayer - Carl R. Trueman

12\. The Trinity and Revelation - Mark D. Thompson

13\. The Trinity and Worship - Robert Letham

14\. The Trinity and Preaching - Michael Reeves

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The Trinity is foundational to Christian theology, with immense relevance for practical living. This volume offers trinitarian readings of each New Testament corpus and focuses on the importance of the doctrine for Christian life and ministry.

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