The Doctrine of the Trinity, as It Is Contained in the Scriptures, Explained and Confirmed: Its Consistency with the Principles of Natural Reason ... to the Contrary Answered (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Sloss

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267272960 ISBN 13: 9780267272969

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

In this rigorous examination of the Trinity, the author unsettles common assumptions by tracing how Scripture presents the relationship between the Father and the Son.

The discussion balances doctrine with scriptural evidence, addressing claims about omnipotence and the nature of Christ.

Readers will follow a public debate that weighs the Mediator role against the Creator role, and considers how early manuscript corrections and canon formation influence modern understanding. The work emphasizes the unity of nature and essence shared by the Father and the Son, using careful argument to clarify what is meant by divine equality and power.

• Clarifies how the Son can be both Mediator and God with full, underived omnipotence.
• Explains the relationship between "what the Father does" and "what the Son does" in biblical terms.
• Discusses the impact of manuscript evidence and canonical authority on theological claims.
• Offers a structured look at how unity of nature and essence supports Trinitarian doctrine.

Ideal for readers of theological history and biblical interpretation seeking a clear, reasoned exploration of the Trinity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267272960
• ISBN 13: 9780267272969
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 544