Proclaiming the Triune God: The Trinity in the Life of the Church with Joseph Lanier

Oct 14, 2024

Joseph Lanier, a pastor and co-author of 'Proclaiming the Triune God,' dives into the profound impact of the Trinity on Christian life and theology. He discusses the importance of divine simplicity and the concept of inseparable operations, illustrating how these ideas shape our understanding of faith. Lanier emphasizes the necessity of humility in grasping Trinitarian doctrine and the role of language in deepening theological learning. His insights foster a deeper love for God and highlight the significance of the Trinity in teaching and community unity.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Exploring the Trinity Together

04:57 • 7min

Humility and the Trinity

11:51 • 27min

The Role of Language and Repetition in Theological Learning

38:21 • 3min

Understanding Inseparable Operations in the Trinity

41:49 • 6min

Understanding the Trinity for Enriched Faith

47:28 • 10min

On The Incarnation

C.S. Lewis

Athanasius

A Religious of C.S.M.V. S.Th.

Written by St. Athanasius in the 4th century, 'On the Incarnation' is an apologetic treatise that defends the incarnation of Christ against non-believers. Athanasius explains that the Word of God became incarnate to save fallen humanity, arguing that this act was necessary to undo the corruption of sin and restore humanity to its original state in the image of God. The book relies heavily on Scripture and the teachings of the early Church, addressing various objections to the incarnation and emphasizing the divine and human natures of Christ[2][4][5].

On God and Christ: The Five Theological Orations and Two Letters to Cledonius

St. Gregory of Nazianzus

This book contains St. Gregory of Nazianzus's five theological orations, likely delivered at the chapel of the Resurrection in Constantinople, and his two letters to Cledonius. The orations provide profound teachings on the Trinity, detailing the relationship among the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The letters offer more focused reflections on the person of Jesus Christ, laying groundwork for later Christology. The English translation by Frederick Williams and Lionel Wickham aims to capture the intellectual excitement and spiritual exhilaration experienced by Gregory's original audience[1][4][5].

Communion With God

John Owen

In this book, John Owen explores the Christian's communion with God, focusing on the distinct relationships with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He argues that every Christian has communion with God, which is facilitated through love and faith with the Father, fellowship and grace with the Son, and comfort and sanctification with the Holy Spirit. The book, originally published in 1657, was controversial in its time but has since become a classic of Christian devotional thought, influencing the church to this day[2][3][5].

Proclaiming the Triune God

The Doctrine of the Trinity in the Life of the Church

Ronnie Kurtz

Sam Parkinson

Matthew Barrett

Joseph Lanier

Need for Creeds

J.B. Fesco

Friendship with God

Mike McKinley

Holiness

John Webster

Theoretical Practical Theology

Petrus van Mastricht

Beholding the Triune God

Brandon Smith

Matthew Emerson

The Biblical Trinity

Brandon Smith

Trinity, an introduction

Scott Swain

Credo Imperative

Carl Trueman

Trinity, Revelation, and Reading

Scott Swain

Trinity and Bible

Scott Swain