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What is the Trinity? (Crucial Questions Series Book 10) Kindle Edition

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The Trinity is truly a mystery. This doctrine teaches that the God of Christianity is one in His essence but three in His persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Though the word Trinity is not found in the Bible, there is no doubt that the Scriptures teach this triune nature of God. Yet the concept still challenges our finite minds.



In this Crucial Questions booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul carefully explains the doctrine of the Trinity, stressing that Christians worship one God who manifests Himself in three distinct persons. He shows what the Bible teaches and outlines the chief errors on this doctrine that have afflicted the church. Above all, he affirms that while this truth is difficult to understand, it is not contradictory. Rather, it is a beautiful expression of the biblical teaching on the nature of God.

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R. C. Sproul (1939-2017) was the founder of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian discipleship organization located near Orlando, Florida. He was also founding pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Florida, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online. Dr. Sproul contributed dozens of articles to national evangelical publications, spoke at conferences, churches, colleges, and seminaries around the world, and wrote more than 100 books, including The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, and Everyone's a Theologian. He also served as general editor of The Reformation Study Bible.

Maurice England moved to the Chicago area in the fall of 2006, after a twelve year run as a long-haul trucker, to continue the cultivation of his lifelong interest in the expressive arts and oral interpretation. A veteran audiophile, Maurice listened to well over one thousand audiobooks while on the road and fell in love with the genre. From his past experience in broadcasting, community theater, music performance, and ministry he saw narrating as a means to merge his love for books, ideas, learning, and spiritual evolution with his interest in artistic expression. While his narration experience has primarily been nonfiction, personal development, and spiritual-growth titles, Maurice anticipates using his authentically warm and folksy southern style to entertain and inspire through storytelling. Inspired most by the behind-the-scenes artists who engineer, direct, edit, and master the audiobook productions we hear, Maurice has become an absorbed student and participant in the process.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reformation Trust Publishing; 1st edition (July 1, 2011)
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Dr. R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian discipleship organization located near Orlando, Fla. He was also first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online. Dr. Sproul contributed dozens of articles to national evangelical publications, spoke at conferences, churches, colleges, and seminaries around the world, and wrote more than one hundred books, including The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, and Everyone’s a Theologian. He also served as general editor of the Reformation Study Bible.

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Christopher D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written book, conclusive throughout.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022
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A beautifully written book with conclusions throughout all based on scripture, as well as powerful extra biblical literature that clarified the main points.

My primary reason for reading this book was in this book was based on a discussion with Jehovah witnesses over witnesses about the Trinity in the word of God, something that I wanted to have myself steeled up a little bit better on.. The clearness of the arguments in this book was very helpful
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Dr. David P. Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars What The Triune God Isn’t and What He Is
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
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If you were asked to clearly define what it means that God is Triune could you do it? In this short book (60 pages) Sproul helps you to understand the biblical doctrine that God is one in essence and three in person. In his inimitable style Sproul gives a lucid and cogent defense of the Trinity as articulated in key passages of Scripture and as has been defended in the great early Church Council’s of Nicea and Chalcedon.

One of the most helpful sections in this book is when Sproul explains what the Trinity is, by explaining what it isn’t. He gives a brief history of the different early heresies with reference to the early teachings of the church in trying to articulate a unified understanding of the doctrine of God - His character, nature, and essence. He explains and shows the weaknesses of all the major early heresies with reference to a misunderstanding of the Trinity: Adoptionism, Monarchianism, Modalism, Monarchianistic Modalism, Monophysitism, Nestorianism, and Dynamic Monarchianism.

I highly recommend this book on the Trinity as a good place to start in trying to comprehend the biblical doctrine of how God can be one in essence and three in person. Don’t let the shortness of this book turn you away. Sproul is always deep, clear, biblical, theologically precise, and easy to understand. You are sure to learn something new and practical to help you in your walk with Jesus.
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Abby Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but I wish there was more
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2014
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This was another good book by R.C. Sproul, I learned what a shibboleth is, finally! And I really enjoyed reading about some of the differing theological views on the trinity. This is a very good book to read especially considering how much heresy and false doctrine there is out there now, and how easy it is to find or run into it without necessarily knowing that it's false. It's so important to work out your faith, to pray, and read scripture, seeking out the truth, to really think through the implications of what you confess to believe. The only thing lacking i think, is that I wish Sproul would have gone into more detail about the differences, what is the Holy Spirit's work as opposed to God the Father etc. but perhaps he'll cover it in another book. Definitely worth the read though.
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Joseph J.Adrian
5.0 out of 5 stars One God Yet Three Persons
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2014
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Anyone with a reasonable acquaintance of the Scriptures and at least a mild understanding of and exposure to Biblical Theology, has wrestled with(at some level at least)trying to understand the doctrine of 'The Trinity'.No matter how much time and effort have been invested in one's attempt to understand what the Bible reveals about the Triune nature of the God of 'The Word',there remains some mystery. R.C.Sproul's book 'What Is The Trinity?' is not an exhaustive study of this teaching but an excellent introduction to this foundational Biblical doctrine.The importance of this doctrine is emphasized by Sproul right at the outset p.1"...the trinity has emerged as a touchstone of truth,a non-negotiable of Christian orthodoxy." I have been a follower of Christ for over thirty years and every Church that I've been associated with(to the best of my knowledge)would not consider anyone a Christian if they did not believe in the Trinity.

Orthodox Christianity has always been monotheistic.So,Mr.Sproul asks the question 'If God is one,How can He be three?'.It is at this point that Christians have sought to defend the concept that there is only one God but that one God exists in three persons.The heart of the issue(has always been for me)defining the terms as best we can.R.C.Sproul addresses this in chapter four 'One In Essence,Three In Person'.He looks at the Church's historical understanding of the words essence,existence and subsistence.He considers the thinking of some Greek philosophers to be important to better understand these terms.Then he attempts to explore the understanding of the word person which he views as synonymous with subsistence.He writes with insight and clarity p.50 "subsistence literally means to stand under ...this word gets at the idea that while God is one in essence,there are three subsistences,three persons,that stand under the essence." The most basic definitions I've either heard,read(or have synthesized through what I've been exposed to)are the following:nature-what something is(for example animals have an animal nature,plants a plant nature...)person-has to do with ego,self awareness(self consciousness).I'm not fully satisfied with those definitions but in this life 'we are looking through a glass dimly'.

As with anything I've read by Sproul,I always come away with a better understanding than I had before interacting with his thoughts.On a doctrine as difficult as 'The Trinity' I think Mr.Sproul is a must read.
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M. Kittles
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Succinct, Thorough
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022
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This tiny booklet was so helpful in clarifying the doctrine of the trinity. I found it to be well-written and easy to understand, as well covering all the points well. If you're looking for a book about the trinity, I'd recommend this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good summary of arguments
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
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Liked the brief and pointed arguments for the Trinity along with the identification and flaws of those arguments against. A good quick read.
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Mayank Noel
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent exposition on the Biblical concept of Trinity
Reviewed in India on October 5, 2021
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A very good and detailed study on the most important doctrine of Trinity. Dr R C Sproul is very scholarly man of God and anointed by the grace of the Holy Spirit. A high recommendation for all Christians and Trinity believers.
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Daniel Penner
5.0 out of 5 stars Just over a year since he passed but his teaching continue
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2019
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R.C. Was a great man who constantly blew my mind with the way he could bring complicated concepts across in a way which made them far more understandable. This book is a perfect example.
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Lucas Clinco
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for every christian to read.
Reviewed in Brazil on June 10, 2018
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A Great explanation of the Trinity's mistery! Our God is Triune God, The Son, The Spirit And The Father. God be praised!
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Alan
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2017
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The author takes on a very hard thing to explain with regards to the trinity. Our minds have nothing to compare the concept of this idea with. I like the way the author points out that although the idea is both a mystery and an enigma, it is not a logical contradiction. Because it is a mystery beyond our full comprehension it should not be written off as impossible nonsense. He puts forth the logic behind the concept very well. Although I may never fully understand the idea of the trinity , the mere fact that the concept is put forward in the bible makes it true in my eyes. The logical argument in the book should dissuade peoples minds from instantly writing the trinity concept off. A topic I think only God could impart wisdom on. My hat off to the author for at least clearing up the logical confusion it causes in the mind.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Mexico on December 30, 2016
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I Think it is necessary to learn how the church has interpreted Scripture through the centuries, and this book is a great tool for that.
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