This is just a couple of articles that discuss things of that topic: Kevin Deyoung: Distinguishing among the Three Persons of the Trinity within the Reformed Tradition Tyler Wittman: Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son Continue reading Distinguishing Among the Three Persons of the Trinity within the Reformed Tradition
The Trinity is a complicated doctrine shrouded in theological and philosophical debate. One part of this debate is the relationship between the law of identity and Trinitarian persons. Here was a recent argument provided in a group amongst my friends: 1) If trinitarianism is true, either the hypostases are identical to the ousia or they instantiate the ousia. 2) Hypostases are not identical to the ousia and hypostases don’t instantiate the ousia. 3) Therefore, trinitarianism is false. Here were some thoughts from Jimmy Stephens: Premise 1: A) Refutes itself. Suppose we apply this principle to the whole of reality, whatever … Continue reading Crisis of Identity
Eastern Orthodoxy is a non-existent issue in the western world and as a result, protestants have a difficult time communicating with them. It has a few pockets in this section of the world. It is mainly popular among people on the internet. This isn’t a complete list of reasons why I’m not Eastern Orthodox but a few of the main reasons why I reject it. I’m not an expert on Eastern Orthodoxy but I have interacted with some of them. 1. The Gospel: Many EOs deny that we are justified by faith in the way Protestants teach. They often maintain … Continue reading Why I’m not Eastern Orthodox
In light of recent discussion (between those within the Council and its friends) on the doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son, here are Richard Muller’s relatively brief statements (from his theological dictionary) on the doctrine of the Trinity, which touch upon the issues that are part of the discussion (for more see here): Trinitas: Trinity; viz., the existence of God as one in essence (essentia, q.v.) and three in person (persona, q.v.). The doctrine of the Trinity arises out of the church’s reflection on the biblical declaration that God is one but is known as Father, Son, … Continue reading Richard Muller on the Trinity
Over the past six months or so, there has been some discussion within the Council concerning the doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son. While some of my dear brothers deny the doctrine, I affirm it and intend to defend and clarify it in the coming months as I have the time to do so. To begin, I thought it would be helpful to post a discussion of the topic from a learned reformed scholastic theologian of the 17th century: Francis Turretin (1623-1687). My hope is that the following excerpt will contribute to the discussion by putting forth not only … Continue reading Francis Turretin on the Eternal Generation of the Son
Revelation 1:7-8, 17, 22:12-17 7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen. 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” 17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying, “Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last,18 and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death … Continue reading The First and the Last
A reformed pastor asked me to provide sources on where John Calvin denied eternal generation. I just wish to clarify what I mean by stating John Calvin denies eternal generation. I maintain that he rejects the classical understanding of eternal generation as pertaining to the essence. He thinks it applies to the persons instead. I just think that is to deny the original meaning of the Nicene Creed. Here is Dr. Robert Reymond to help clarify what I’m stating: We take up now the extremely difficult matter concerning the Nicene distinction between the Father and the Son by means of … Continue reading Nicene Orthodoxy and The Reformed Tradition
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