CH261 History of the Doctrine of the Trinity

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God’s trinitarian nature is eternal and unchanging, yet how Christians have understood and expressed the doctrine of the Trinity has been shaped over two thousand years of church history. Dr. Fred Sanders surveys the development of the theology of the triune God from the age of the apostolic fathers down to the modern era. He emphasizes that while the source and foundation of this doctrine is Scripture, understanding the perspectives of believers over time can be a resource for us as we reflect on God’s self-revelation. You will be shown in depth how the testimony of the church has affirmed God’s triunity over the millennia, and you will come to see more clearly your position in the long line of believers standing face to face with Scripture, learning there of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Introduction

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

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Method and Background

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Method

Method

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Pre-Nicene Period

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Introduction: Seeking Clarity

Introduction: Seeking Clarity

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Nicene Trinitarianism

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Story of Nicaea

Story of Nicaea

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Early Medieval Trinitarianism

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Dionysius the Areopagite

Dionysius the Areopagite

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Later Medieval Trinitarianism

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Thomas Aquinas: Part 1

Thomas Aquinas: Part 1

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Reformation Era Trinitarianism

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Introducing Reformation Era Trinitarianism

Introducing Reformation Era Trinitarianism

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Puritan Trinitarianism

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John Owen

John Owen

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Early Modern Trinitarianism

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Dionysius Petavius vs. George Bull

Dionysius Petavius vs. George Bull

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Modern Trinitarianism

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Johann August Urlsperger

Johann August Urlsperger

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Conclusion

Why the Story Matters

Why the Story Matters

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