Giving Glory to the Consubstantial Trinity (Michael A. G. Haykin)

Giving Glory to the Consubstantial Trinity

An Essay on the Quintessence of the Christian Faith

There is not a more important and practical doctrine than the Trinity. In our day, however, there are few doctrines that have been more overlooked. Giving Glory to the Consubstantial Trinity seeks to counteract this trend by offering a clear and concise biblical defense of the Trinity and its practical implications.

This book demonstrates how the historical development of this doctrine in the Ante-Nicene and Nicene eras was undertaken not by philosophically-minded academics, but by pastor-theologians who grounded their thought first and foremost in the Scriptures and had a burning concern for the salvation of men and women.

Endorsements

“Haykin, with his impeccable scholarship, has produced a short, readable account that will help many to appreciate these struggles and to grow in their knowledge of God. Buy it, read it, give it to a friend.”

— Robert Letham, Senior Tutor in Systematic and Historical Theology, Wales Evangelical School of Theology

“In a clear and learned way, Michael Haykin connects the Bible to Athanasius and the Cappadocians and does so in a way that demonstrates the importance of the fourth century credal conclusions to contemporary church life.”

— Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College, PA

Contents

1. The Divine Trinity: The Biblical Basis
2. Knowing the Only True God: The Confession of Irenaeus
3. Defending the Trinity: The Witness of Athanasius
4. Defending the Spirit’s Deity: Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nyssa, and the Pneumatomachian Controversy

About the Author

Michael Haykin has a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto, a M.Rel. from Wycliffe College, the University of Toronto, and a Th.D. in Church History from Wycliffe College and the University of Toronto. Dr. Haykin serves as Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is also Director of The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies.  Likewise, he is Director or theological development for Sola Scriptura Ministries International (Kitchener, Ontario).