Dive into divine missions with Brandon Smith as they explore the Trinity, the importance of sound theology in the church, and practical applications for sharing the gospel. Learn about recommended resources for understanding the Trinity from accessible materials to classic scholarly works.
Understanding divine missions enhances clarity in sharing the gospel with laypersons.
Embracing the Trinitarian nature of God's redemptive work shapes the primary mission of the church for pastors.
Deep dives
Layperson: Applying Understanding of the Divine Missions in Gospel Sharing
For laypersons seeking to share the gospel more clearly and accurately, understanding the divine missions can deepen their proclamation. Emphasizing that Jesus is God and how God himself has come to save through the Son and Spirit becomes central to expressing this Trinitarian reality. This understanding naturally guides conversations towards the uniqueness of the Christian message and the triune nature of God's redemptive work.
Pastors: Integrating Missions of the Son and Spirit with Church Mission
For pastors, the divine missions of the Son and Spirit can shape the primary mission of the church. Fostering unity in the body of believers around the Trinitarian name through practices like baptism underscores the foundational role of the Trinity in the church's identity and mission. Aligning liturgy, baptisms, and teachings with Trinitarian principles can enrich the church's practice of sending out believers to proclaim the Triune God.
Additional Resources for Further Study on the Trinity
Recommended resources for delving deeper into the study of the Trinity include 'Lighting the Trinity' by Michael Reeves and 'The Trinity: An Introduction' by Scott Swain. Exploring classic works like Athanasius' 'On the Incarnation' and Gregory Nazianzus' writings can provide profound insights into Trinitarian theology. 'Reading Theology with the Church Fathers' by Christopher Hall offers a guided approach to understanding key doctrines from the early church fathers, including the Trinity.
In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of divine missions with Brandon Smith (PhD, Ridley College) Associate Professor of Theology and Early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University. Together they discuss questions like: What are the divine missions? How do the divine missions relate to the divine processions? How do we avoid conflating the inner life of God and the divine economy? How are the divine missions to shape our understanding of the doctrine of salvation and how we share the good news of the gospel with others? How do divine missions relate to the mission of the church today? And more.
Resources:
The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture by Brandon Smith https://a.co/d/02HpddU
The Trinity in the Canon: A Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Practical Proposal by Brandon Smith https://a.co/d/4edb4Gs
Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves https://a.co/d/2pKklKk
The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain https://a.co/d/gZTze3P
On the Incarnation: Saint Athanasius https://a.co/d/bBf0CI4
On God and Christ by Gregory of Nazianzus https://a.co/d/1umguYS
Learning Theology with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall https://a.co/d/64M2TpZ
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