In this brief and winsome book, michael reeves presents an introduction to the christian faith that is rooted in the triune god. Also check out the interview credo magazine did with reeves on his new book video. Trinity 9part video series by michael reeves monergism. Delighting in the trinity overflows with the heartwinning news of the triune god who is love. No, god is beautiful, desirable, and lifegiving precisely because he is the father, the son, and the spirit. Many people also recommended fred sanders the deep things of god which i had never read. Mike reeves gives a one hour rundown of church history from the church fathers to schleiermacher. Books by michael reeves author of delighting in the trinity. Dunedin blue jays placed c mike reeves on the 7day disabled list retroactive to may 29, 2017.
Desire is a word that has featured a lot in the book im reading the good god, mike reeves offering about the trinity, which is short and dense and well worth the effort. My wife and i have listened and benefited from his talks, and so are very glad to be able to read him too. Michael reeves however, is not content for us to just believe in the trinity because were supposed to, he wants us to be happy about it he actually wants us to rejoice in the trinity. Peters ss peterborough, on and the toronto blue jays in the 21st round of the 20 mlb june amateur draft from florida gulf coast. Michael reevess delighting in the trinity presents the triune god as the best thing about the christian faith. Reeves explains the aim of his book with these words. I received a lot of suggestions including many i had already read and thoroughly enjoyed. Also check out his book, delighting in the trinity. In this brief and winsome book, michael reeves presents. Theology networks angus moyes plays devils advocate and quizes mike on why the trinity is so essential to christian thought and life. Michael reevess delighting in the trinity is an enjoyable introduction to the doctrine of the trinity. The good god delighting in the trinity my digital seminary. The book will undoubtedly be a fantastic read and in the words of glen scrivener lifeshaping.
And if you want to know more, and grow in your delight in the trinity, then mikes book, the. In this second episode of the authors on the line podcast i talk with author, theologian, and historian michael reeves about his new book delighting in the trinity ivp, 2012. Summary a crucial part to what reeves does in this book is the separation of the trinity to describe each of it characters. Join facebook to connect with mike reeves and others you may know. We found records for mike reeves in sulligent, hazel green and 26 other cities in alabama. Yes, the trinity can be presented as a fusty and irrelevant dogma, but the truth is that god is love because god is a trinity. In this book, british evangelical michael reeves aims to teach the reader not only about christ, which he does with excellence, but far more to delight and rejoice in him. Does the mere mention of the doctrine of the trinity cause you to grasp your forehead in. Michael reeves new and riveting book takes us to the heart of the gospel in presenting the person of jesus christ as our life and our all.
Read delighting in the trinity online by michael reeves books. It is out at the beginning of march 2012 next month and is now available to preorder from. And not one of those miserable doctors that prescribes some yucky fluid in a plastic bottle. A delightfully different god enjoying the trinity 2 spreading the love enjoying the trinity 3 this changes everything. An introduction to the christian faith by reeves, michael isbn. With deft and engaging style reeves demonstrates the love of god in jesus and we realize again how much we owe to grace. Enter michael reevess new book delighting in the trinity. He is the featured teacher for the ligonier teaching series the english reformation and the puritans. Michael reeves quotes author of delighting in the trinity. Michael reeves s books michael reeves average rating. Pondering the eternal, essential trinity tim challies. He was known for his defense skills, throwing out 36% of runner who try to steal base and only allowing 21 pass balls in a total of 2202. Only here can be found the god who is love and who shares with us his very own life and joy. Whether youre looking for a podcast to enjoy on your commute, or an academic paper for your studies, theres something here for you.
Formerly, he was associate minister at all souls langham place, london. Read delighting in the trinity by michael reeves for free with a 30 day free trial. Michael reeves delighting in the trinity how to relate to god concretely in teaching theology proper the doctrine of god in churches for over twenty years i constantly find that people struggle with connecting the dots of a. Delighting in the trinity by michael reeves it is not to be expected that we should love god supremely if we have not known him to be more desirable than all other things.
A trinitarian gospel from evangelical alliance on vimeo. Throughout the book reeves shows the audience exactly what the trinity is and how a christian can use the trinity and worship to rejoice in the father, son, and holy spirit. He holds a doctorate in systematic theology from kings college, london and is the author of the good god. An introduction to the christian faith, first released in the u. Analysis of michael reevess the trinity 2216 words. The breeze of the centuries and on giants shoulders. Mike reeves new book the good god is out soon and promises to be a truly great trinitarian feast. He oversees the theological resources website, theology network. Whether this point or another, there are many godglorifying, heartwarming, mindbending, soulinspiring truths sprinkled throughout the pages of delighting in the trinity. The trinity, then, is not some awkward addon to god, the optional extra nobody should want. The only comparable resources i have found so far are three talks on the trinity by uccfs mike reeves on theology network. I owe much of my understanding of the beautiful doctrine of the trinity to mike reeves, author of the good god, a book i am currently rereading for the umpteenth time for a church training day coming up in a couple of weeks. In his talk, michael explains why union is so needed now to serve the church, particularly in europe. Thats a short video of mike reeves, author of the good god and head of theology for uccf speaking about the importance of the trinity in our presentation of the gospel as part of the evangelical alliances confidence in the gospel initiative.
Convinced that the triunity of god is the secret of his. We are back one more time with historian and theologian michael reeves talking about his incredibly good book, delighting in the trinity. Enjoying father, son and spirit, hits the shelves in a matter of days. Mike reeves in alabama al records found whitepages. Michael reeves is president and professor of theology at union school of theology in oxford, england. A fiveminute video edit of the address michael reeves gave at all souls church in may 2014, marking the launch of the free resource website.
Drafted by the toronto blue jays in the 42nd round of the 2009 mlb june amateur draft from st. Reeves is the author of books such as delighting in the trinity, the unquenchable flame, discovering the heart of the reformation, the breeze of the centuries, on giants shoulders and the good god. Below are nine different videos with michael reeves on the trinity. Delighting in the trinity by mike reeves, father, son, and holy spirit by bruce ware, and the forgotten trinity by james white. Then the book looks at creation, redemption and the christian life as in, father, son, spirit, although brick walls cant be built between the roles. An introduction to the christian faith intervarsity press. Delighting in the trinity paperback michael reeves 10ofthose. This website provides quality theological material for the whole church, for free. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. An introductory chapter invites the reader into the precreation love relationship that is the trinity.
It may sound too good to be true, but michael reeves book delighting in the trinity is, well, a delight. New haven sda temple brooklyn, ny recommended for you. He is currently theological advisor for the universities and colleges christian fellowship uccf in the uk. In this book, mike reeves takes us on a tour of hundreds.
Finally, reeves has structured the book in a trinitarian way, covering first the father, then the son, then the spirit, and finally, the uniquely trinitarian glory of god. Delighting in the trinity by michael reeves koorong. Mike reeves new book, the good god, from paternoster, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the church today. We discuss the nature of god in three persons, why our triune god created the universe, how the trinity changes our eternal prospects in heaven, and why knowing about this triune god matters for the christian life. Mike reeves is an evangelical theologian and author. All quite understandable, but the aim of this book is to stop the madness. Enjoying father, son and spirit is not just the best book on the trinity i have ever read. In this lively book, we find an introduction to christianity and the christian life that is from start to finish rooted in.
Mike reeves on trinity, gospel and church apostolic theology. This book, then, will simply be about growing in our enjoyment of god and seeing how gods triune being makes all his ways beautiful. I would say the talks and this book complement each other well. Delighting in the trinity tim chester the good book. Reeves serves as the president and professor of theology at union school of theology in oxford. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Mike reeves book is drawn from the many talks he has given over the last few years available on mp3 at on the trinity. In this lively book, we find an introduction to christianity and the christian life that is from start to finish rooted in our triune godfather. This book is also published as delighting in the trinity in the usa by ivp. September 16, 1990 in peterborough, canada ca draft. Even many christians find the trinity confusing, but delighting in the trinity is the clearest and best written explanation ive ever read. This book would be useful for working with nonchristians seeking to understand christianity.
Rejoicing in christ has become for me a tool of choice for helping both new and mature believers grow in christ. Michael reeves has 27 books on goodreads with 15535 ratings. The doctrine of the trinity is foundational to christian theology. Michael reeves s most popular book is delighting in the trinity. May 15, 2017 c mike reeves assigned to dunedin blue jays from new hampshire fisher cats. Clear, accessible and compelling, michael reevess new book provides stunning vistas of how the fathers eternal love for his son has become unimaginably good news for us. He completed his phd at kings college, london under colin gunton. If you have not done so already, go buy his new book, delighting in the trinity. Marvin olasky, world magazine, june 29, 20 michael reevess delighting in the trinity is an enjoyable introduction to the. I wouldnt even say it was merely the best book on god i have ever read. He is author of several books, including rejoicing in christ.