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The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of Christian Belief Paperback – November 5, 2019

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While many of us struggle to understand it, the Trinity is one of the most important teachings of the Christian faith. It defines God's very essence and describes how he relates to us. And while it can be a difficult concept to get our heads around, it is crucial for believers to understand how God explains his triune nature in his Word.

In this book, James R. White offers a concise, understandable explanation of what the Trinity is and why it matters. While refuting the distortions of God presented by various cults, Dr. White shows how understanding this teaching leads to renewed worship and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Christian. And amid today's emphasis on the renewing work of the Holy Spirit, The Forgotten Trinity is a balanced look at all three persons of the Trinity.

May this book deepen your understanding of this important doctrine while also drawing you closer to the triune God himself.
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Discover the Living Truth of a Foundational Christian Belief

The Trinity is one of the most important teachings of the Christian faith. It defines God's very essence and describes how he relates to us.

In this book, Dr. James R. White offers a concise, understandable explanation of what the Trinity is and why it matters. While refuting the distortions of God presented by various cults, Dr. White shows how understanding this teaching leads to renewed worship and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Christian. And amid today's emphasis on the renewing work of the Holy Spirit, The Forgotten Trinity is a balanced look at all three persons of the Trinity.

May this book deepen your understanding of this important doctrine while also drawing you closer to the triune God himself.

"No doctrine is more fundamental to the Faith than the Trinity. And there is no more brief, clear, biblical, and practical explanation of the Trinity than in these pages."--DR. NORMAN L. GEISLER, Christian apologist and author of Systematic Theology

"White's clear argument demonstrates that the historic Christian doctrine of the Trinity is fully and inescapably biblical. The refutation of Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons is very helpful."--DR. J.I. PACKER, retired professor, Regent College

"The Trinity is a doctrine where error is especially deadly. James White superbly establishes the biblical basis of trinitarianism, examining its nuances and its place in church history. His lucid presentation will help layperson and pastor alike. Highly recommended."--DR. JOHN MACARTHUR, senior pastor, Grace Community Church

James Robert White (DMin, Columbia Theological Seminary) is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, an evangelical reformed Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the author of more than twenty books, including What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an and The God Who Justifies. James and his wife live in Phoenix, Arizona.

About the Author

James R. White (DMin, Columbia Theological Seminary) is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, an evangelical reformed Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the author of more than 20 books, including What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an and The God Who Justifies. James and his wife live in Phoenix, Arizona. Visit www.aomin.org

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers; Revised and Updated edition (November 5, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764233823
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764233821
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
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James R. White is the author of several acclaimed books, including The God Who Justifies and The Forgotten Trinity. The director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization, he is an accomplished and respected debater and an elder of the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church. James also blogs at the Alpha and Omega Ministries site www.aomin.org. He and his family live in Phoenix, Arizona.

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I have been watching James white for a little over a year now, and as a born again believer who was pretty unclear on whether I should hold to a Unitarian or Trinitarian stance. This book not only has expounded on some of my gut feelings about the trinity while reading through the text of scriptures, but has provided an undeniable amount of evidence that the trinity is dogma for any true believer in God. I’m half way through the book and I am fairly impressed by his use of exegesis in scripture, Greek grammar and citing theologians for further research.Some people look at the trinity as one of those “well we don’t really know” topics in christianity but Dr. White shows that it is the basis of our whole faith. I recommend this book to anyone, even Unitarians, Jehovah’s Witness and Muslims so they can come to a better understanding of the Trinity in its bare bones explanation via The Bible
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Holy Mohle
5.0 out of 5 stars highly relevant
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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I am finding that some do not fully appreciate the doctrine of the Trinity. This little volume will help greatly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I can certainly say with Dr. White, “I love the Trinity!”
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2017
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The doctrine of the Trinity has been on the minds of Christians nearly from the time shortly after Jesus Christ ascended into heaven. Throughout Christian history, many have tried to defend the doctrine against various heresies. Dr. White takes a different approach. Dr. White is a well-known apologist who has written on various apologetic subjects. In The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of Christian Belief, Dr. White seeks to, “introduce, explain, and make understandable a doctrine that, while at the center of our faith, is often ignored and misunderstood.” (31).
Dr. White offers a simple definition of the Trinity which he repeats throughout the book: “Within the one Being that is God, there exists eternally three coequal and coeternal persons, namely, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” White states that this is a very simple definition of the doctrine that all other definitions expand upon.
White’s arguments in support of the Trinity rest in three main areas. First, we are to know God has He has revealed himself. White rightly argues that without properly knowing who God is, as He has revealed himself, one worships a false deity. While one does not need to have exhaustive knowledge of God or a perfect understanding of Him, we must, nevertheless, strive to understand God has He shows himself to us. White repeats this argument in every chapter.
The second area White focuses on is a defense of the deity of Jesus. White’s engagement with other faiths makes this a logical step (though when the book was published, he was not engaging with Islam as heavily as he is now-unless I am mistaken). White first argues this through numerous passages of Scripture integrating enough Greek to satisfy the intellectual, while keeping the text in the reach of a lay person with little to no Greek training. White examines the “standard” Trinitarian passages (i.e. the prologue of John’s gospel, the “I am” statements, Colossians 1:15-18, and the Carmen Christi of Philippians 2:5-11). He also addresses less common passages such as Hebrews 1:8-12 and John 12:37-41. In these passages, he shows that the New Testament writers address Jesus as Jehovah using passages from the Old Testament.
The third area White focuses on is the concept of “person” in discussion of the Trinity over against how it is used in everyday conversation. White expands his definition of the Trinity to discuss nuances of the Trinitarian language of “being” and “person.” This is meant to help the reader defend the right doctrine of the Trinity. White argues that often, Trinitarians are asked to defend a doctrine they do not believe because their opponent does not understand the Trinity. Again, a proper understanding of how God has revealed himself is White’s main point.
White briefly discusses the deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit but does not spend as much time discussing this as the deity of Christ or the concept of the person. He also spends some time discussing the formulation of the doctrine throughout Church History which was very enlightening. Those who have not spent much time studying the early Church will benefit from this discussion.
White ends his book on a pastoral note. White asks, “why does it matter?” The answer is clear. He argues that it matters because God insists that we worship Him as He is (194). This again, is the main theme that runs throughout the book. White also argues that without the Trinity, there is no Gospel. White writes, “The Gospel is the means by which the Father, in eternal love and mercy, saves men through the redeeming work of the Son, Jesus Christ, and draws them to himself by the power and regenerating work of the Spirit” (195).
White begins the work with a line that he hopes jars his reader. He says, “I love the Trinity” (13). His focus in the work is to explain how God has revealed himself in the Bible so that the reader can join him in saying this. I would recommend this book to anyone who seeks to know how God has revealed himself and who wishes to worship Him rightly. I can certainly say with Dr. White, “I love the Trinity!”
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Timothy Ehmke
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed explanation of the Trinity
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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Dr. White did his research! If you struggle with understanding the Trinity then read this book. If you want to understand the gospel and see God for the amazing God He is then read this book. Thank you Dr. White for taking the time to help me understand the Trinity in a wise, detailed, and Biblical way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I'm giving James White five stars only because I love his debates online and he is extremely intelligent man
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2015
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I'm giving James White five stars only because I love his debates online and he is extremely intelligent man. I find this book very hard to understand because it goes way over my head. I watched his video on YouTube explaining the trinity and I understood completely. I think the book goes into a lot of extra stuff than getting to the point but it is a great book. Mind you I am on page 57 right now. If I never heard of the doctrine of the trinity before, I would be lost reading this book. But because I've study it though bible study guides geared for kids, I have a basic understanding of the Trinity. The book isn't what I thought it would be. It uses very large vocabulary. I'm 25 years old and I struggle in that area. I do wish there was books written out there that explain things in simpler terms. I'm not saying he didn't speak truth but I am saying a lot of these theologians forget who the audience is. I have no schooling other than high school and I am a women and can't go to seminary. Some people don't know doctrine or theology. I know he's reformed. Some even dismiss it because they don't understand what it means. Basically doctrines are teachings of God. But there are certain groups and it gets all confusing. I'm trying to stick with what the word says, and not what men say. I like when you get right to the point in something. James takes his time and explains a bunch of other stuff in between. I appreciate that about him. But for me it wasn't what I was looking for. I believe in the Trinity because the bible clearly talks about it. But do I fully understand it. No I do not. I am hoping after I'm done I might. I am finding out the truths of the bible and it is amazing. A study book I recommend is called The One True GOD by Paul Washer. He breaks down the scriptures and the meaning who God is and the trinity. Now I understood that. This book is more for a college level or a really smart person. I am not smart. Clearly. I read it and scratch my head at some parts and am lost. Just like R.C Sproul. They talk only to a certain person with more brain cells. OR maybe I'm wrong all together.
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Enrique DeJesus
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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From beginning to end this book has made it very clear what scriptures teach on the Trinity. It also gives you a great defense against those who teach a different gospel message.
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Alex Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good insight
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2024
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In depth look at the trinity
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Dikki R. Marak
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in India on September 1, 2023
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Segen Gottes
Reviewed in Germany on July 7, 2021
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Sehr Gutes Buch. James White hat das Christentum und die Ansicht über die Gottheit sehr gut zusammengefasst.
Die Dreieinigkeit wird extrem gut erklärt und ein jedermann kann danach Fragen beantworten die vorher vielleicht kompliziert waren.
Ich persönlich werde dieses Buch wieder kaufen und Freunden oder Familienmitglieder schenken.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Brazil on March 11, 2020
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Downloaded the kindle version. Excellent work on the Trinity. Really renewed my love for our triune God. Praise God, and thanks for this great effort!
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Matthew
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2019
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Every Christian looking to better understand their faith, provide a reasonable defence of the hope they have within them, or worship God more fully in spirit and truth ought to read this book. Likewise, every non-Christian looking to better understand the Christian doctrine of the Trinity ought to read this book. Thank you Dr. White for your hard work in putting this together. Soli Deo Gloria!
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