{"product_id":"the-story-of-the-trinity-controversy-crisis-and-the-creation-of-the-nicene-creed-paperback","title":"The Story of the Trinity: Controversy, Crisis, and the Creation of the Nicene Creed - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBryan M. Litfin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDonald Fairbairn\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne God. Three Persons. But how?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Discover the incredible true story of how Christians came to understand the doctrine of the Trinity\u003cbr\u003e- Understand the Nicene Creed as a beautiful and balanced confession of our faith\u003cbr\u003e- From a dynamic writer and respected professor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristians believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One God in three persons. Yet many would be hard-pressed to explain \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e they believe this, or even where it might be found in Scripture. In engaging, accessible prose, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Trinity\u003c\/i\u003e relates the settings, characters, and conflicts that led to the Council of Nicaea and the creation of the Nicene Creed, a simple yet beautiful statement of faith that expresses core Christian beliefs that continue to be affirmed worldwide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than getting bogged down in dry semantics, Bryan M. Litfin recounts the dynamic story of how the one God revealed himself as triune in both the Old and New Testaments, unfolding this core doctrine of the church so that it not only makes sense, but brings glory to God and expresses the true nature of the gospel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Refreshingly unstuffy. It's a glorious gift to get to sit at the feet of a brilliant theological scholar who has the tender heart of a pastor. \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Trinity\u003c\/i\u003e is that kind of experience.\"--\u003cb\u003eLisa Harper\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author, speaker, and host of the \u003ci\u003eBack Porch Theology\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A masterclass in distilling biblical, theological, and historical content into an engaging and enjoyable narrative of cosmic proportions. Skeptics and believers alike will profit from Litfin's charm and sagacity.\"--\u003cb\u003eColeman M. Ford, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, assistant professor of humanities, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Highly recommended. How encouraging to observe such a rigorous study from a well-known evangelical theologian!\"--\u003cb\u003ePatrick Henry Reardon\u003c\/b\u003e, senior editor, \u003ci\u003eTouchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne God. Three Persons. But how?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the incredible true story of how Christians came to understand the doctrine of the Trinity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristians believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One God in three persons. Yet many would be hard-pressed to explain \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e they believe this, or even where it might be found in Scripture. In engaging, accessible prose, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Trinity\u003c\/i\u003e relates the settings, characters, and conflicts that led to the Council of Nicaea and the creation of the Nicene Creed, a simple yet beautiful statement of faith that expresses core Christian beliefs that continue to be affirmed worldwide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than getting bogged down in dry semantics, Bryan M. Litfin recounts the dynamic story of how the one God revealed himself as triune in both the Old and New Testaments, unfolding this core doctrine of the church so that it not only makes sense, but brings glory to God and expresses the true nature of the gospel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Refreshingly unstuffy. It's a glorious gift to get to sit at the feet of a brilliant theological scholar who has the tender heart of a pastor. \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Trinity\u003c\/i\u003e is that kind of experience.\"--\u003cb\u003eLisa Harper\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author, speaker, and host of the \u003ci\u003eBack Porch Theology\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A masterclass in distilling biblical, theological, and historical content into an engaging and enjoyable narrative of cosmic proportions. Skeptics and believers alike will profit from Litfin's charm and sagacity.\"--\u003cb\u003eColeman M. Ford, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, assistant professor of humanities, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Highly recommended. How encouraging to observe such a rigorous study from a well-known evangelical theologian!\"--\u003cb\u003ePatrick Henry Reardon\u003c\/b\u003e, senior editor, \u003ci\u003eTouchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan M. Litfin\u003c\/b\u003e is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eHerod \u0026amp; Mary \u003c\/i\u003eand author of \u003ci\u003eEarly Christian Martyr Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAfter Acts\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGetting to Know the Church Fathers\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the Constantine's Empire series of historical fiction. He earned his PhD in ancient Christianity from the University of Virginia and his ThM in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. A former professor of theology at the Moody Bible Institute, Litfin now teaches in the Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University. He and his wife have two adult children and live in Virginia. Learn more at BryanLitfin.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966831853869,"sku":"9781540904829","price":20.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/HLsjC3_NUa9781540904829.webp?v=1775539243","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-story-of-the-trinity-controversy-crisis-and-the-creation-of-the-nicene-creed-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}