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🕊️ Welcome to ​The Trinity in Theological Development and Apologetics

This study walks through the historical unfolding of Trinitarian doctrine, equipping you to explain and defend the Triune God with theological and philosophical clarity.
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The 6-week Bible study is a great place to begin, but don’t stop there. The accompanying academic and popular-level papers go deeper, offering biblical, theological, and philosophical support for this model.

If you're ready to move beyond the basics, take time to read the papers—they will sharpen your understanding and enrich your teaching.

THE TRINITY IN THEOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND APOLOGETICS
  • Academic & Popular Papers:
    • The Development of Trinitarian Doctrine (A) (a)
    • How Did the Trinity Develop? (P) (a)
    • The Theological Unity Equation (A) (a)
    • The Trinity A Simple Way to Think About It (P) (a)
  • Bible Study Materials:
    • Bible Study Syllabus (IHUM)
    • Bible Study Teachers Guide (Week 1-6) (IHUM)
    • Bible Study Handout (Week 1-6) (IHUM)

THE TRINITY IN THEOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND APOLOGETICS

Academic & Popular Papers
the_development_of_trinitarian_doctrine_2-17-25.pdf
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development_trinitarian_doctrine_introduction.mp3
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how_did_the_trinity_develop_2-17-25.pdf
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how_did_the_trinity_develop_2-17-25.mp3
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the_theological_unity_equation_1-4-25.pdf
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theological_unity_equation_introduction.mp3
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the_trinity_a_simple_way_to_think_about_it_1-4-25.pdf
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the_trinity_a_simple_way_to_think_about_it_1-4-25.mp3
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Bible Study Materials
trinity_development_study_syllabus.pdf
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trinity_development_teacher_guide__week_1-6_.pdf
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trinity_development_study_handout__week_1-6_.pdf
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