De Moor on Trinity (cont.)

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Here, De Moor wrestles with the Trinitarian Terminology of the Greek Christians.

 

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Dr. Dilday (and everyone else). For the moderators, it is helpful when people quote the particular passage or theme of the link that they want to discuss. Bare links require moderators to read the entire linked article or video in order to referee ensuing discussions.

 

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Dr. Dilday (and everyone else). For the moderators, it is helpful when people quote the particular passage or theme of the link that they want to discuss. Bare links require moderators to read the entire linked article or video in order to referee ensuing discussions.

Sure thing.

 

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Get your thinking cap on...

Some theologians have denied that "person" is anything other than a mere negation of actual communication. Here, De Moor argues that "person", as applied to the Doctrine of the Trinity, is a positive concept.

 

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The next section in De Moor is lengthy. Sorry for the delay. It is almost ready...

 

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Here, De Moor analyses Marckius' definition of "Personality" as it is applied to the Doctrine of the Trinity.

 

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On the relationship of Essence and Person in the Trinity, Calvin and Alting are fairly accessible.

 

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Although the historic Trinitarian vocabulary has been frequently criticized, it has proven remarkably durable, and has never been improved upon.

Here, De Moor defends the ongoing usefulness of this ancient terminology.

 

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Foundations of the Doctrine of the Trinity: De Moor asserts the Unity of the Divine Essence.

 

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Having established the Unity of the Divine Essence, De Moor here defends modal distinctions between the Three Divine Persons.

 

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Having introduced the fundamental Biblical concepts concerning the Trinity, De Moor here begins to relate them one to another...three Persons subsisting in one Divine Essence...

 

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Westminster Larger Catechism 9: '9. How many persons are there in the Godhead?

There be three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one true, eternal God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory; although distinguished by their personal properties.'

Here, De Moor takes up the equality of the Persons with respect to honor and glory.

 

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In the study of Theology, Church History is of great help. Indeed, its value can hardly be expressed.

It is easy for us to think that we have come up with some great new idea, or unparalleled theological insight. However, it is in History that we get to see (from the safety of the sidelines) theological ideas put to trial. Most theological ideas aren't really new. They have been put to trial at some put in history. So, how did that idea stand the rigors of examination?

Paul Maty failed to learn that lesson...to his peril (see here).

 

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The Deity and Personal Properties of the Son and Holy Spirit have received so much attention (because controversial), the Father is sometimes neglected.

Here, De Moor treats of the Personal Property of the Father.

 

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Before launching into a Biblical defense of the Generation of the Son, De Moor first carefully defines the concept, explaining what it does and doesn't mean.

 

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In contemplating the Eternal Generation of the Son by the Father, have you ever wondered about the expression in Psalm 2:7, "This day have I begotten thee"? Here, De Moor addresses this interesting text.

 

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De Moor continues the exegetical defense of the Eternal Generation of the Son from Micah 5:2...

 

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While it is certainly time to ponder the corona virus and its ways, we are also being called (indeed, more so) to consider the Person of Christ, and His ways with us.

Here, De Moor takes up the subject of the unique Sonship of Jesus Christ.

 

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Here, in De Moor's discussion of the Eternal Generation of the Son, he dives into the exposition of Proverbs 8 ... so interesting!

 

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The Eternal Generation of the Son of God transcends all creaturely generation, with all creaturely imperfections removed.

A great mystery, to be sure...but one in which the Triune God is greatly glorified...

 

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American Christianity has become very man-centered.

Let us lift our eyes to the heavenly throne, and contemplate King Jesus.

De Moor on the Proper Generation of the Eternal Son of God.

 

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In the study of the Eternal Generation of the Son, John 5:26 is of particular interest. Check out De Moor's exposition of this important passage!

 

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De Moor's next section on the Trinity should be ready in a couple of days...

 

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Evangelicalism has become very man-centered. If one cannot immediately see how a Biblical doctrine benefits the self, there is little interest. Obviously, this is not spiritually healthy. Let us lift our eyes and minds above our selves, and contemplate God, who is the chief and highest Good.

De Moor on the Communication of the Divine Essence through Generation.

 

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Some year ago, I came upon a passage in Jonathan Edwards in which he was discoursing on "the beauty of the Divine Being". I had been around Christianity all my life, but I had never heard anyone speak about God in this way. Western Christianity is very man-centered.

Let us lift our gaze, and contemplate the beauty of the Divine Being again!

De Moor on the Communication of the Divine Essence by Generation.

 

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Here, De Moor defends the Doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son (our blessed Jesus!) against the Ancient Arians.

 

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Coming very soon: De Moor's defense of the Doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son against the Socinians.

 

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Augustine explains that the Father “begot [the Son] timelessly in such a way that the life which the Father gave the Son by begetting him is co-eternal with the life of the Father who gave it . . .” (De trin. XV.47, 432, italics mine).21 Thus, we should not think of the generation of the Son like “water flowing out from a hole in the ground or in the rock, but like light flowing from light” (De trin. IV.27, 172).22 The Son’s “light” is equal in its radiance to “light” of the Father.

 

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Trinitarian Agency and the Eternal Subordination of the Son: An Augustinian Perspective - The Gospel Coalition

In recent years a debate has emerged among conservative evangelicals over the “eternal functional subordination” (EFS) of the Son. At the center of this dispute is the question of how we are to understand scriptural teaching regarding the nature of the Son’s eternal relationship to the Father...

www.thegospelcoalition.org

 

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Here, De Moor defends the Eternal Generation of the Son against Socinianism...