Erickson, Millard J,

God in three persons : a contemporary interpretation of the Trinity / [print] Millard J. Erickson. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, (c)1995. - 356 pages ; 24 cm.



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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Trinity.
Trinity--History of doctrines.
Trinity--Biblical teaching.

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