Author: Scott R. Swain
Publisher: Lexham Press
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781683595359
Ignatius writing to the Philippians, says: "For if there is one God of the universe, the Father of Christ," of whom are all things; " and one Lord Jesus Christ, our [Lord], "by whom are all things;" and also one Holy Spirit, who wrought in Moses, and in the prophets and apostles ”
Talking
about the Trinity has been an issue that has led the church in every age to
delve into the Scriptures and praise the Triune God who has revealed himself to
our lives. In this time, the doctrine of the Trinity has aroused greater
interest in both pastors and laity, and this has led to questions, debates and some
conclusions.
"The
Trinity & the Bible: On Theological Interpretation" written by Dr. Scott
Swain, comes to make a reference work that will help the reader to meet in the
Scriptures with the Triune God. As Swain writes: “The possibility of
theological knowledge is grounded epistemologically in the fact that God, in
his sovereign good pleasure of him, has condescended to reveal himself to babes
(11: 25–26). “No one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son
chooses to reveal him” (11:27) ”(pp.60). This knowledge of the Triune God in
our lives is a work of grace and of his good will.
The book is
divided into seven chapters, in which the reader will find a Trinitarian frame
of reference for the exegetical study and reading of the Scriptures. The focus
is “the Triune God who presents himself to us in Holy Scripture as the object
of our shared knowledge, love, and praise.” (pp.1)
Unlike
other books on the Trinity, this work clearly through this series of essays
provides the reader a reflection on how to meet the Triune God revealed in the
New Testament.
I have
enjoyed this book, particularly chapter three which addresses Warfield's
position and the Trinity, understanding this is important to current
discussions; also chapter seven that condenses into seven axioms everything
seen in the book.
I invite
you to read "The Trinity & the Bible: On Theological
Interpretation" and marvel at the Triune God who is revealed in the
Scriptures.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. You can get this book here.
