As the subtitle of the book suggests, a proper understanding of the trinity shapes the entirety. An introduction to the christian faith reeves, michael on. Michael reeves is president and professor of theology at union school of theology in oxford, england. He then goes on to look at the historical developments of our understanding of the trinity including the division between eastern and western churches over how to understand the trinity. God is not as a solitary individual, but as divine community. Interview by matthew claridge today we are pleased to have join us michael reeves, theological adviser for universities and colleges christian fellowship uccf, a charity supporting evangelism in higher education throughout the united kingdom. Delighting in the trinity was indeed a delight to read. After thoroughly enjoying reading total church, i decided to get another book from the same author, and the subject of the trinity was one that i felt i needed a better grasp of. If you have havent read michael reeves wonderful book delighting in the trinity you should.
Theres a nice little book on the trinity coming out soon, and i highly recommend it as a zippy intro to my favorite subject. For michael reeves, the trinity is a joyous essential of christian belief. Convinced that the triunity of god is the secret of his beauty, reeves writes from a full heart, with contagious enthusiasm for the trinity. Ive read several books on this truly delightful aspect of christian belief that were turgid tomes that seemed to confirm the suspicions many have that doctrine is the dry, dusty stuff of human invention. The only comparable resources i have found so far are three talks on the trinity by uccfs mike reeves on theology network. Delighting in the trinity tim chester the good book. Michael reeves has attempted to give us a readable book about the christian doctrine of the trinity and not only make it sound understandable, but essential for the christian understanding of god and his gospel. It provides a logical understanding of our spiritual universe, guided by practical techniques of interacting with angels. Unlike a lot of other works on the trinity, instead of going through a long digression into the historical development of the doctrine. Delighting in the trinity by michael reeves, 9780830839834, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Chester sets out the biblical case for the trinity in a clear and easy to understand way. No, god is beautiful, desirable, and lifegiving precisely because he is the father, the son, and the spirit.
As i looked into the flame, god revealed a representation of his. Presenting a threatening and punishing god to the world is bound to awaken repugnance in many of us. Philip graham ryken and michael lefevre provide a wonderful little work chockfull of insights into the workings and ways of our gloriously triune god. Attendees read one assigned chapter before each meeting and then gathered for discussion. The groundbreaking treatment of the doctrine of the trinity by one of the most important theologians of the century is here reprinted on the 30th anniversary o. The doctrine of the trinity underpins our very existence as christiansit gives.
Download delighting in the trinity pdf book by michael reeves there are two very different ways or approaches to thinking about god. In this second episode of the authors on the line podcast i talk with author, theologian, and historian michael reeves about his new book delighting in the trinity ivp, 2012. Tim chester has written a book, delighting in the trinity, that will help with all of that. Michael reeves author michael reeves phd, kings college is an author, theologian, historian and professor who teaches at wales evangelical school of theology west and is the director of union, a west initiative that.
Michael reeves explains why getting rid of gods triune nature, or missing it, would be shearing him of precisely what is so delightful about him. Delighting in the trinity michael reeves pdf an introduction to the. Ive posted this before, but in case it would help anyone, heres a diagram that captures some of the relationships within the godhead. An introduction to the christian faith by michael reeves isbn. In reality, however, the trinity is anything but irrelevant. An introduction to the christian faith michael reeves isbn. He is author of several books, including rejoicing in christ.
From this simple, yet profound, statement about the nature of god, british theologian michael reeves draws a beautiful portrait of the biblical doctrine of the trinity in delighting in the trinity, an introduction to the christian faith downers grove, il. Why a triune god makes all the difference pdf by scott swain, fred sanders, robert letham, michael reeves of god and the trinity. Michael has written a new book entitled, delighting in the trinity. In this brief and winsome book, michael reeves presents an introduction to the christian faith that is rooted in the triune god. We discuss the nature of god in three persons, why our triune god created the universe, how the trinity changes our eternal prospects in heaven, and why knowing about this triune god matters for the christian life. Trinity 9part video series by michael reeves monergism. Delighting in the trinity by michael reeves koorong. From the first few pages, reeves puts his reader at ease. With joy and wit, he introduces us to the trinity and what that means for our christian faith. An introduction to the christian faith intervarsity press. Trinity about author his son never look back the great tree the trinity revealed in a candle flame.
Reincarnation, christianity and the dogma of the church. The trinity, then, is not some awkward addon to god, the optional extra nobody should want. Mike reeves is an evangelical theologian and author. An introduction to the christian faith by reeves, michael isbn. I looked around searching for an answer from god and i saw a candle flame. Three solid and readable books on the trinity reformedish. Delighting in the trinity ebook tim chester the good. The doctrine of the trinity is central to how we know god, how we can be rescued from sin, how we understand the life and mission of the church, and even what it means to be human.
Recently a subscriber to reasons for god wrote and asked me, can you recommend any indepth books on the trinity. Introduction postapostolic age ad 90140 greek apologists ad 180 old catholic age ad 170325 arianism and the road to the council of nicea after nicea. I would say the talks and this book complement each other well. Delighting in the trinity by michael reeves downers grove, ill. In this book, hebrew spiritualism is merged with african spiritualism and. The father has eternally known and loved his great son, and through the spirit he opens our eyes that we too might know him, and so he wins our hearts that we too might love him. A quiz on the doctrine of the trinity in delighting in the trinity, michael reeves rightly calls the trinity the governing center of all christian belief and the cockpit of all christian thinking.
He completed his phd at kings college, london under colin gunton. Ontological the trinity is not equal, but rather the holy spirit and son are subordinate government exampledoes not allow for jesus and the spirit to have existed in. The entire series of six lectures on the mystery of the trinity can be accessed for free from ligonier. I was once told that you cannot explain the trinity to a child. Marvin olasky michael reevess delighting in the trinity is an enjoyable introduction to the doctrine of the trinity.
Reeves serves as the president and professor of theology at union school of theology in oxford. We are back one more time with historian and theologian michael reeves talking about his incredibly good book, delighting in the trinity. The road to constantinople the council of constantinople conclusion relavence to the modern believer. He inserts numerous quotes from other men along with illustrations and pictures. Read delighting in the trinity pdf an introduction to the christian faith by michael reeves dark horse books 2012 preaching survey of the. My churchs bible study group recently read and discussed michael reeves delighting in the trinity. The persons of the trinity share one divine nature. Formerly, he was associate minister at all souls langham place, london. The trinity of lights is a practical mathematical approach to spiritualism. Contemporary christian belief midterm diller flashcards. Delighting in the trinity by michael reeves overdrive.
Tim chester has written a very good book which shows that far from the trinity being an issue for theologians it is a wonderful truth the entire church should. The book is delighting in the trinity, by michael reeves, and heres what i already said about it as a backcover blurb. So delighting in the trinity by tim chester is a great find. Delighting in the good triune god the scriptorium daily. Ten quotes from delighting in the trinity kuyperian.
He oversees the theological resources website, theology network. The internal lines identify the nature, substance, or essence of each person. We met biweekly in different homes over a three month period. Pdf delighting in the trinity by michael reeves download. Michael reevess delighting in the trinity presents the triune god as the best thing about the christian faith. What do we mean by person and essence in the doctrine. Even many christians find the trinity confusing, but delighting in the trinity is the clearest and best written explanation ive ever read. With wit and clarity, reeves draws from church history down to the present.
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