Chapter 13: The Trinity
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The Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is widely regarded as one of the most difficult aspects of Christian theology. Many who are new to the study of theology find the doctrine perplexing. This chapter sets out to introduce this tricky yet immensely important doctrine, explaining carefully why it is such a fundamental aspect of the Christian vision of God. Because of the difficulty of the idea, we will spend more time examining its foundations and origins than normal. By the end of this discussion, you will hopefully feel more confident about this doctrine, in terms of understanding both the reasons why Christians believe it and the various ways they have developed of explaining it.