The Beloved Introduction to the Trinity and Christian Life - Over 200,000 copies sold!
Why is God love? Because God is a Trinity.
Why can we be saved? Because God is a Trinity.
How are we able to live the Christian life? Through the Trinity.
Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves is a classic introduction to the heart of the Christian faith--our triune God. Drawing from centuries of church history up to the present, Reeves explores how the doctrine of the Trinity isn't just a theological concept but the foundation of our intimate relationship with God.
Written with wit, clarity, and warmth, this engaging book unpacks how understanding the Trinity shapes every aspect of Christian life, from salvation to prayer to the church and every aspect of our faith. With profound truths presented in a relatable, accessible way, Delighting in the Trinity invites Christians into deeper joy, richer worship, and a closer walk with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Delighting in the Trinity is
- Expertly Crafted: Draws from church history and the wisdom of a wide range of notable teachers and preachers, offering well-rounded insights
- Practical for Everyday Faith: Reveals how the Trinity shapes not only our theology but our daily Christian life
- Trusted and Proven: Well-researched yet accessible for both academic and everyday readers
Discover why so many Christians have found joy and renewal in Delighting in the Trinity.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Here Be Dragons?
1. What Was God Doing Before Creation?
2. Creation: The Father's Love Overflows
3. Salvation: The Son Shares What Is His
4. The Christian Life: The Spirit Beautifies
5. "Who Among the Gods Is Like You, O LORD?"
Conclusion: No Other Choice
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Scripture Index
"It's not often one reads a book on trinitarian theology that is deeply insightful and wonderfully witty at the same time, but this is such a volume. Filled with careful thought and wise application, Reeves provides a most accessible book for those who are trying to understand what difference it makes that we are trinitarian."--Kelly M. Kapic, Covenant College
"The Trinity is often regarded as an esoteric and intimidating doctrine, over the heads of rank-and-file Christians. What are laypeople and students to make of the theologians' unfathomable utterances about how the Father, Son and Spirit constitute one God? The answer: Start by reading this book. Michael Reeves unpacks the significance of the Trinity for Christian life with a straight-shooting, conversational style honed by years of student ministry. But don't let the panache fool you. There is substance here that outweighs that of books much harder to understand. Read this book. Look up all the Bible passages it quotes. Let the Spirit use it to help you to see the Scriptures--and most of all, to see God the Trinity--in a new way. I cannot recommend it highly enough."--Donald Fairbairn, Robert E. Cooley Professor of Early Christianity, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and author of Life in the Trinity
"If even the thought of books on the Trinity scares you, this is the one I would recommend. Reeves, president of Union School of Theology in Oxford, pulls off an amazing feat, discussing the Trinity in a way that is witty, practical, and deeply informed by the orthodox tradition but without overwhelming readers in the process. There are even pictures!"--Kelly M. Kapic, Christianity Today, May 2018
Michael Reeves (PhD, King's College) is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in the UK. He is a local church minister, senior fellow of Newton House, Oxford, and regularly speaks and teaches worldwide. His books includeRejoicing in Christ, Gospel People, The Unquenchable Flame, and Rejoice and Tremble.