Chapter Eleven. The Holy Trinity
01 Jan 2009-pp 245-278
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the post-Reformation Reformed doctrine of the Holy Trinity and examine the relationship of exegesis, doctrine, elenctic, and praxis.
Abstract: This chapter discusses about post-Reformation Reformed doctrine of the Holy Trinity. Petrus van Mastricht's thoughts on this doctrine in structure and content to pursue the main quest of the relationship of exegesis, doctrine, elenctic, and praxis. The examination of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity reveals that Mastricht gives considerably more attention to the social analogy than to the psychological model. The latter depicts the Son and Spirit as the Wisdom and Love of the one God, thus accentuating divine unity. The teaching of the Holy Trinity should lead to the glory of God and a seeking of the communion of the Three Persons. The description of God the Father defined in the exegetical section is further expounded by Mastricht in the doctrinal part in the context of the offices of the divine economy.Keywords: doctrine; exegesis; God; Holy Trinity; Petrus van Mastricht; praxis
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TL;DR: Shultz as mentioned in this paper developed, explained, and defended, both biblically and theologically, a multi-intentioned view of the extent of the atonement, which holds that God had general intentions in Christ's atonement that included the nonelect, and particular intentions in his atonement only for the elect.
Abstract: A BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL DEFENSE OF A MULTI-INTENTIONED VIEW OF THE EXTENT OF THE ATONEMENT Gary Lee Shultz, Jr., Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008 Chairperson: Dr. Bruce A. Ware The purpose of this dissertation is to develop, explain, and defend, both biblically and theologically, a multi-intentioned view of the extent of the atonement. A multi-intentioned view holds that God had general intentions in the atonement that included the nonelect, and particular intentions in the atonement only for the elect. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the evangelical debate concerning the extent of the atonement, explains the need for a multi-intentioned view, and defines the multiintentioned view. Chapter 2 is a survey of the historically significant views on the extent of the atonement. The views of Augustine, John Calvin, Theodore Beza, Jacob Arminius, Moise Amyraut, Richard Baxter, John Owen, and John Wesley, as well as the views of the ninth century, medieval scholasticism, and modern evangelicalism, are explained. This chapter presents the context of the debate and demonstrates the need for a multi-intentioned view. Chapter 3 establishes the biblical and theological basis for understanding Christ's atonement as a payment for the sins of all people, elect and nonelect, by exegeting the relevant biblical passages. This biblical establishment is followed by an explanation of why an unlimited payment for sin does not entail universalism. Chapter 4 provides a biblical and theological explanation of God's general intentions in the atonement. The atonement made the universal gospel call possible, provided an additional basis of condemnation for those who hear the gospel and reject it, provided common grace, provided the supreme example of God's character, and facilitated Christ's cosmic triumph over all sin. Chapter 5 provides a biblical and theological explanation of God's particular intention in the atonement: securing the salvation of the elect. This intention is evident because of God's sovereignty throughout salvation, his special love for the elect, and the unity of the Father and the Son in salvation. Christ accomplished the securing of the salvation of the elect by sending the Spirit to apply salvation to the elect on the basis of his atonement. Chapter 6 recapitulates the findings of the dissertation, offers some practical implications, and proposes some further areas of study concerning the multi-intentioned
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a robust, Nicene assessment of Joseph Smith's life and tritheism, from a Nicene perspective that integrates multiple lines of data, and demonstrate, rather conclusively, that Nicene orthodoxy is rooted in the text of Christian Scripture.
Abstract: Joseph Smith is one of the most enigmatic figures in American religious history. From the details of his life story to the eventual formation of his own church, much has been written on the legacy of Joseph Smith. However, there are still numerous areas of Smith’s life and thought that demand further engagement, especially from a Nicene perspective. The purpose of the present research is to substantively add to scholarly knowledge regarding Joseph Smith. In contradistinction to other Nicene treatments of Joseph Smith and his theology, the present project will integrate multiple disciplines for the purpose of producing a robust, Nicene assessment of Smith’s life and tritheism. The aim of this project is to establish the historical context and potential religious influences upon Joseph Smith’s theological evolution. The process by which this information is ascertained requires a thorough and exegetical evaluation of the scriptural basis for Nicene orthodoxy. This data represents a theological foundation that must be built upon by recounting the development of Trinitarianism among the early Christians. Based upon this scriptural and historical background for Nicene orthodoxy, the historical focus then must turn to theological trends just prior to and during the life of Joseph Smith. The result of this process then leads to an assessment of Smith’s life and tritheism, from a Nicene perspective that integrates multiple lines of data. The findings of this research demonstrate, rather conclusively, that Nicene orthodoxy is rooted in the text of Christian Scripture. Further, Trinitarianism developed creedally, over time, among the early Christians but existed, in nascent form, from the close of the New Testament. Additionally, Nicene orthodoxy held sway among the colonies in America prior to the revolutionary era. The ideas and events leading up to the American Revolution gave occasion and platform to anti-Nicene ideologies that greatly influenced Joseph Smith’s family. Moreover, Joseph Smith’s own historical and religious context was littered with anti-Nicene and unorthodox teachers, movements and visionaries. These details lead to the conclusion that Joseph Smith was not a unique prophet but just one of many anti-Nicene religious leaders that arose to prominence
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