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by Matthew Y. Emerson (Author), Brandon D. Smith (Author)
A Concise Guide to the Work of the Trinity and the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations
It's crucial that believers understand the work of the Trinity in the world and in their everyday lives.
In this concise introduction to the doctrine of inseparable operations, Matthew Emerson and Brandon Smith assert that the three persons of the Trinity are eternally the one God of Scripture and act inseparably in creation, salvation, and all other acts of God. Addressing complex questions--such as What does it mean that the Father is one with the Son, but is not the same person as the Son?--they present a refreshing, biblical view of the one triune God and his unified work in revelation, providence, creation, salvation, mission, communion, sanctification, and judgment.
- Concise yet Expansive: Presents a historic, classic Christian view of the doctrine of inseparable operations
- Hopeful: Leads readers to deeper wonder and worship through a biblical-theological understanding of the Trinity
- Accessible Resource for Students and Christian Laypeople: Features clear language and a glossary that defines complex theological terms
Author Biography
Matthew Y. Emerson (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is coprovost and dean of theology, arts, and humanities at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is also a cofounder of the Center for Baptist Renewal and has authored several books, including The Story of Scripture: An Introduction to Biblical Theology and He Descended to the Dead: An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday.
Brandon D. Smith (PhD, Ridley College, Melbourne) is chair of the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry and associate professor of theology & early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is also a cofounder of the Center for Baptist Renewal and host of the Church Grammar podcast. He is the author of several books, including The Trinity in the Book of Revelation and The Biblical Trinity.
