De Moor on Trinity (cont.)

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It should be remembered, but is frequently forgotten, that the conflict with early Arminianism was over more than the doctrines of grace. Foundational articles concerning the Doctrine of God and the authority of Scripture were at stake. Here, we see that the Remonstrants were also following the Socinians in reformulating Christology.

 

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When I was in the midst of my theological studies, the Protestant Scholastics did not interest me much. They had been presented to me as more interested in philosophy, logic, and system, than in Scripture and interpretation. As interested as I am in philosophy and logic, I was much more interested in the knowledge of God that can be gleaned in Scripture, so I passed the Scholastics by...

Fast forward a number of years, and I discover that that presentation of the old Scholastics was a misrepresentation and caricature. As I have studied their writings, I have discovered the most profound, learned, and penetrating Biblical analysis that I have ever encountered.

Coming in the next few days, De Moor's treatment of Hebrews 5:8 and the correct interpretation of καίπερ...and its bearing upon the Doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son...

 

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When I was in the midst of my theological studies, the Protestant Scholastics did not interest me much. They had been presented to me as more interested in philosophy, logic, and system, than in Scripture and interpretation. As interested as I am in philosophy and logic, I was much more interested in the knowledge of God that can be gleaned in Scripture, so I passed the Scholastics by...

Fast forward a number of years, and I discover that that presentation of the old Scholastics was a misrepresentation and caricature. As I have studied their writings, I have discovered the most profound, learned, and penetrating Biblical analysis that I have ever encountered.

Coming in the next few days, De Moor's treatment of Hebrews 5:8 and the correct interpretation of καίπερ...and its bearing upon the Doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son...

Here it is...

 

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De Moor concludes his defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Generation against the Remonstrants...

 

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De Moor, having addressed Socinian and Remonstrant objects to the Doctrine of Eternal Generation, now turns his attention to aberrant formulations of the doctrine among the Reformed...

 

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De Moor continues to address aberrant doctrinal formulations concerning the Eternal Generation of the Son...within the Reformed camp!

 

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In the controversy with Roellius, De Moor surveys the teaching of the Ecumenical Creeds and Reformed Confessions on the Doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son.

 

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The Theologians of Leiden complain that Roellius symbolizes with the Arians...

 

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De Moor concludes his defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Generation by answering Roellius' Objections and Evasions.

 

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Having defended the Son's Eternal Generation from the Father, De Moor goes on to assert that the Son is nevertheless Autotheos, God of Himself...

 

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Interested in historical theology...

In this post, De Moor gives the history of the Autothean controversy. Familiar? If you want better to understand who Jesus is, you should get acquainted with it.

 

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Western Christianity is very man-centered. We spend a lot of time contemplating, "How does Christ benefit me?", and comparatively little time contemplating, "Who is Jesus Christ?" Jesus is worth the study; He is beautiful.

In this post, De Moor defends a qualified use of the term "Autotheos" (God of Himself) to the Eternal Son.

 

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De Moor begins his discussion of the "Procession" of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son by a discussion of John 15:26.

 

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Does John 15:26 teach the internal, eternal, and personal procession of the Spirit from the Father? or is the procession merely external and economic?

Here, De Moor defends the former (the historic orthodox position) against Lampe...

 

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For those interested in historical theology, this post is a must...

De Moor brings a dizzying array of citations, demonstrating the agreement of the Orthodox on the Procession of the Spirit.

 

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If each Person of the Trinity is holy, why is the term "holy" so frequently attached to the Third Person (the Holy Spirit)?

In this post, De Moor explores the significance...

 

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Theology matters.

The controversy between the Greeks and the Latins over the Procession of the Spirit has important implications for the doctrine of God, but has also impacted World history for a millennium and a half!

In this post...

 

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Historically, the Church has affirmed that the Son is begotten by the Father, and that the Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son.

What is the distinction between this Generation and Procession?

In this post, De Moor explores...

 

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It is sometimes asked: "If the Doctrine of the Trinity is so important, why does God wait until the New Testament to reveal it?"

The short answer: He doesn't.

In this post, De Moor begins to gather the Old Testament evidence...

 

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I am currently translating an extended section from De Moor, in which he addresses whether "Elohim" indicates a plurality of Persons in God. Available soon...

 

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Interested in Historical Theology?

Does the Divine Name "Elohim" indicate a plurality of Persons in the Divine Essence?

The Reformed were divided over the issue. Read the discussion...

 

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Was the Doctrine of the Trinity taught in the Old Testament?

In this post, De Moor continues to compile the evidence, and bring the texts...

 

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The visit of the three men to Abraham before the destruction of Sodom...

Does this have anything to do with the Doctrine of the Trinity?

De Moor discusses...

 

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The Church Fathers bid us to go down to Jordan, to learn of the Trinity.

Let us visit the wilderness of Judea, haunt of John, with De Moor as our guide...

 

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Coming soon: De Moor on 1 John 5:7...

De Moor on the Trinity so far.

 

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The next section from De Moor is not quite ready yet.

However, it has a large section on the textual issues related to 1 John 5:7.

De Moor on the Trinity so far.

 

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Does 1 John 5:7 belong?

In the next installment, De Moor will tackle that very issue.

In the meantime, he expounds upon the doctrinal significance of the passage...

 

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Does 1 John 5:7 belong?

De Moor begins to look at the evidence provided by manuscripts and internal coherence.

Next installment: the witness of the Fathers.

Don't miss Poole in the "Comments"!

 

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Does 1 John 5:7 belong?

De Moor takes up the testimony of the Fathers. Very interesting...

 

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The final installment from De Moor on 1 John 5:7 is almost complete. I should have it ready in a couple of days...

Previous installments: https://www.fromreformationtoreformation.com/blog/categories/de-moor-on-trinity