Life in the Trinity : an introduction to theology with the help of the church fathers /
Donald Fairbairn.
- Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Academic, c2009.
- xxiv, 248 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Explanation of patristic citations -- Introduction: Getting started in Christian theology -- The heart of Christianity : the Son's relationship to the Father -- From the Father-Son relationship to the Trinity, and back -- Life as it was meant to be : a reflection of the Father-Son relationship -- What went wrong? : our loss of the Son's relationship to the Father -- The promise : God's preparation of the world for his Son -- The incarnation : the only Son becomes the firstborn Son -- Redemption : God's gift of his Son's relationship to the Father -- Becoming Christian : entering the Son's relationship to the Father -- Being Christian : another look at reflecting the Father-Son relationship.
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Trinity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.