Shawn McCraney is a former Mormon who became a “born-again” Christian and eventually left Mormonism, received some ministry training through Calvary Chapel, and launched his own ministry in Salt Lake…
Why Jesus is Greater than the Holy Spirit
I believe in the doctrine of the Trinity. This is how I would formulate this doctrine: I believe in one God (ousia), who exists eternally in three persons (hypostasis) —…
The Five Great Mysteries of the Christian Faith
As I do the math, there are five great mysteries in theology: 1. Creation out of nothing (ex nihilo): How did God create being out of non-being? Being transcendent in relation…
10 Myths about God: #5 – The Trinity was Invented
The word Trinity does not appear in the Bible. That is a fact. Is the Trinity, as some would suggest, invented in 325BC at the Council of Nicea? Join C.…
The Doctrine of the Trinity in a Nutshell
The doctrine of the Trinity is a foundational cardinal truth in Christianity. All three major Christian traditions – Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox – throughout the history of the…
T.D. Jakes Not Modalist? An Update from the Elephant Room
My friend Trevin Wax is helping us out as he “Live Blogs” through the Elephant Room. Beyond controversy (at least in the small circles I run in) is how I would describe the…
Heresies: Subordinationalism – A Lesser Christ
I have been teaching theology now for over ten years. Teaching theology carries the burden of not only education, but one of correction. When it comes to heresies about the doctrine of the…
The Great Trinity Debate, Part 6: Rob Bowman’s Closing Statement
I would like to thank David Burke for taking so much time from his busy life to participate in this debate. His efforts have given all of us an opportunity…
The Great Trinity Debate, Part 6: Dave Burke’s Closing Statement
Biblical Christology: Which Way does the Evidence Point? In previous weeks I have shown that my arguments are strongly supported by standard authorities and a broad range of recent Trinitarian…
The Great Trinity Debate, Part 5: Bowman on the Trinity
In the preceding three rounds of this debate, I have argued that the person of Jesus Christ existed as God prior to the creation of the world and that the…