Category Archives: The Trinity

Christian Identity & the Place of Trinitarian Ecumenism

Posted on April 12, 2012 by John Armstrong

Christian faith is about the alternatives of life and death rather than about abstract doctrinal and philosophical forms. This does not mean doctrine is unimportant. It simply means it is not life itself. The church is where divine life is … Continue reading →

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Speaking of God

Posted on January 9, 2012 by John Armstrong

We have always had a difficult time when we speak of the living God. Most people, including the most ardent believers, treat this as a non-problem. This reveals a profound lack of understanding biblically and historically. The ancient Jews did … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Theologians

Posted on September 15, 2011 by John Armstrong

More than twenty years ago an evangelical professor of theology at Hillsdale College, Dr. Michael Bauman (photo), decided to interview some of Europe’s leading theologians. He selected Anglican, Reformed, Lutheran, Orthodox and Catholic thinkers. He sought out eleven people because … Continue reading →

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God Is a Community of Persons

Posted on July 31, 2011 by John Armstrong

Perhaps the most astounding discovery of my last ten years or so has been the realization that God is a community of persons existing in an eternal relationship of love. The Father loves the Son. This is more than a … Continue reading →

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The Trinity Is Not an Abstract Doctrine

Posted on July 30, 2011 by John Armstrong

I wrote yesterday about my growing awareness of the love of God as a community of persons. I was brought into this community by faith in the Son of God and through Christian baptism. This is why I was baptized … Continue reading →

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The Importance of T. F. Torrance

Posted on November 11, 2010 by John Armstrong

Thomas Forsyth Torrance (1913 – 2007) was one of the greatest of all 20th century Christian theologians. Torrance’s diverse writing is often dense, not the easiest to grasp by simple reading and yet tremendously important. As I work away on … Continue reading →

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The Trinity and Christian Unity

Posted on August 16, 2010 by John Armstrong

When I began my journey to missional-ecumenism the most important doctrine that I began to understand in a new way was the Trinity. This doctrine about the God who is revealed in Holy Scripture powerfully relates to unity among Christian … Continue reading →

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The Feast of Pentecost

Posted on May 23, 2010 by John Armstrong

Today is the beginning of a new cycle in the church year, the Feast of Pentecost. Easter has ended liturgically but Pentecost reminds us that the resurrected Christ is still with us by the gift of the Spirit who makes … Continue reading →

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Naming God: Does It Matter What We Call Him?

Posted on October 15, 2009 by John Armstrong

Naming God is an extremely important matter that too few of us take as seriously as we should. This issue gets pushed forward now and then when various progressive readings of Scripture are promoted in the church. Sometimes these progressive … Continue reading →

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Ben Witherington on The Shack

Posted on August 12, 2008 by John Armstrong

One of the very best, if not the absolute best, theological, social and political blog spots on the Internet is that of Ben Witherington, III. Witherington is a highly-esteemed New Testament professor at Asbury Seminary (Wilmore, Kentucky) and the author of … Continue reading →

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