Understanding the Trinity: Love as the Essence of God

The Trinity is the fountainhead of reality and the mystery at the center of all things. And so it should go without saying (but it often doesn't) that the Church only makes sense when it's explored in terms of the triune God. In this episode, Blaine and Anthony start with the Trinity and survey salvation history to put the life of the Church in context. From the love of the Father to Covenant Theology, Dionysius the Areopagite's vision of creation to Russian Monastaries founded on perichoresis, this conversation lays the groundwork for a fruitful investigation of the Church.

Where to Connect
Mount Vigil has come to an end but you can still connect with Anthony and Blaine at their respective blogs:

• Anthony - Sun Tongue
• Blaine - The Paradise King

Mentioned in this episode:

• Scott Hahn A Father Who Keeps His Promises
• NT Wright The Resurrection of the Son of God
• Bruce Shelley Church History in Plain Language
• Metropolitan Kallistos Ware The Orthodox Way
• Bishop Robert Barron Word on Fire
• Ian McFarland Word Made Flesh
• James Torrence Worship, Community and the Triune God
• The Wanderer
• Gilgamesh
• Hans Urs Von Balthasar Cosmic Liturgy
• Athanasius On the Incarnation
• Rob Avis Building Your Permaculture Property
• Christopher Wright Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament
• The Paradise King
• Evlogetaria for the Dead
• Stephen DeYoung The Religion of the Apostles