3 Crucial Questions
Millard J. Erickson
Baker Academic
a division of Baker Publishing Group
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Published by Baker Academic
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P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516—6287
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Erickson, Millard J.
Making sense of the Trinity: 3 crucial questions / Millard J. Erickson.
p. cm. (3 crucial questions)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-8010-6287-2 (pbk.)
ISBN 10: 0-8010-6287-X (pbk.)
1. Trinity. I. Title. II. Series.
BT111.2.E755 2000
231’.044—dc21
99–052525
1. Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Biblical?
2. Does the Doctrine of the Trinity Make Sense?
3. Does the Doctrine of the Trinity Make Any Difference?
The books in the 3 Crucial Questions series are the published form of the 3 Crucial Questions Seminars, which are sponsored by Bridge Ministries of Detroit, Michigan. The seminars and books are designed to greatly enhance your Christian walk. The following comments will help you appreciate the unique features of the book series.
The 3 Crucial Questions series is based on two fundamental observations. First, there are crucial questions related to the Christian faith for which imperfect Christians seem to have no final answers. Christians living in eternal glory may know fully even as they are known by God, but now we know only in part (1 Cor. 13:12). Therefore, we must ever return to such questions with the prayer that God the Holy Spirit will continue to lead us nearer to “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” While recognizing their own frailty, the authors contributing to this series pray that they are thus led.
Second, each Christian generation partly affirms its solidarity with the Christian past by reaffirming “the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 3 KJV). Such an affirmation is usually attempted by religious scholars who are notorious for talking only to themselves or by nonexperts whose grasp of the faith lacks depth of insight. Both situations are unfortunate, but we feel that our team of contributing authors is well prepared to avoid them. Each author is a competent Christian scholar able to share tremendous learning in down-to-earth language both laity and experts can appreciate. In a word, you have in hand a book that is part of a rare series, one that is neither pedantic nor pediatric.
The topics addressed in the series have been chosen for their timelessness, interest level, and importance to Christians everywhere. ...
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About Making Sense of the TrinityDespite the common use of the phrase Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, many Christians and plenty of nonbelievers lack an understanding of the doctrine of the Trinity. This is often a barrier to faith or growth—but one that can be overcome when explored openly and thoroughly. The Trinity has much to teach us about the essence of God and our relationships with one another. In Making Sense of the Trinity, Millard J. Erickson demonstrates the biblical foundation, logic, and importance of the Trinity as he answers three questions: • Is the doctrine of the Trinity biblical? • Does the doctrine of the Trinity make sense? • Does the doctrine of the Trinity make any difference? Erickson’s down-to-earth language speaks to laity, seminary students, pastors, and scholars alike. All four groups will appreciate the reliable guidance of this respected scholar. |
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