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On a less serious note, I've had the opportunity to sit under the teaching of Dr J I Packer for a week, and when he would talk about the Trinity, he would refer to "God in three PAIRsons*". I don't know why, but I always got a kick out of that.
*British accent, and allThe first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostOn a less serious note, I've had the opportunity to sit under the teaching of Dr J I Packer for a week, and when he would talk about the Trinity, he would refer to "God in three PAIRsons*". I don't know why, but I always got a kick out of that.
*British accent, and all
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Originally posted by Christian3 View PostFunny. I have J.I. Packer's book, "Knowing God" and it is excellent.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Seeker View PostMore likely, he knows very well who he is talking to. And he knows it is not worth it.
And you call yourself a Christian?Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.
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Originally posted by KingsGambit View PostJP Holding's short e-book on the Trinity explains it in a way that even I can understand. (Though the obvious question is that if his interpretation is correct, why did the early church fathers have so much trouble understanding it?)
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Originally posted by KingsGambit View PostJP Holding's short e-book on the Trinity explains it in a way that even I can understand. (Though the obvious question is that if his interpretation is correct, why did the early church fathers have so much trouble understanding it?)
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Originally posted by Chrawnus View PostAssuming Holding's interpretation/understanding of the Trinity is correct the reason why the ECF would have had trouble understanding the doctrine would probably be because they were the ones who had to lay all the groundwork that made it possible for Holding to present/explain the Trinity in such a simple manner in the first place. I.e, JPH's explanation of the Trinity is only possible because of the ECF's struggle/hard work of trying to make sense of the Trinity in the first place.Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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I recommend you do not try too hard and ...research as little as possible. Such weighty things give me a headache. - Shunyadragon, Baha'i apologist
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Originally posted by Seeker View PostThe two aren't mutually exclusive. Maybe they did both, though I have no historical knowledge or background to confirm that.Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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I recommend you do not try too hard and ...research as little as possible. Such weighty things give me a headache. - Shunyadragon, Baha'i apologist
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Originally posted by Seeker View PostThe two aren't mutually exclusive. Maybe they did both, though I have no historical knowledge or background to confirm that.
The additional discussion of the Holy Spirit was added later after the focus shifted away from the place of Jesus in the Godhead. The Holy Spirit debate was simpler since no incarnation aspect had to be figured out here.
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