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Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Examining the mystery of the Trinity through Scripture, the early Church, and the ecumenical councils, asking how Christians came to confess one God in three Persons.

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Foundations of Christian Theology
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God
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References

Scripture

Primary Sources

  • First ApologySt Justin Martyr
  • Against HeresiesSt. Irenaeus of Lyons · Book II
  • ConfessionsSt. Augustine of Hippo · Book VII
  • Exposition of the Orthodox FaithJohn Damascus · Book I

Church Teaching

  • Council of Nicaea I (325)
  • Concil of Constantinople I (381)

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Topics

Before asking about the Trinity, ask the more basic question: what do Christians mean by God?

Existence of God; Creator/creation distinction; divine attributes; eternity; immutability; omnipotence; goodness; divine simplicity; providence.

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