Theology · Planned
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.
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)
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.