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Mere Fidelity
‘Simply Trinity,’ with Dr. Matthew Barrett
May 4, 2021
Dr. Matthew Barrett, author of 'Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit,' discusses the implications of the Trinity for our society and the controversy surrounding the terms 'Father' and 'Son.' They explore the concept of a social Trinity, the impact of hierarchy and gender politics, and the understanding of God as Father.
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- Dr. Matthew Barrett explores the need to reexamine the classical understanding of the Trinity and assert that the language used to define it should reflect its biblical and theological context, rather than societal or political agendas.
- Dr. Barrett emphasizes the need to appreciate the analogical use of the names 'Father' and 'Son' in the Trinity and warns against projecting human experiences and gender roles onto the Triune God, advocating for a deeper engagement with the biblical witness and theological tradition to understand the profound mysteries of the Father, Son, and Spirit.
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