A Response to Social Trinitarianism: I. Definition
March 9, 2022
Alastair Roberts
Appeal is often made to the doctrine of the Trinity, yet confusion prevails concerning historic Christian orthodoxy's teaching on the subject and how it squares with the biblical witness. Within this series, I will present a critique of the family of positions referred to as 'social Trinitarianism', where many of these areas of confusion are to be found.
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