CONTENTS

Preface -- pg.9

Introduction -- pg.13

1. The New Testament Foundations for the Trinity -- pg.23

2. The Biblical Frame for the Trinity -- pg.53

3. The Development of the Doctrine of the Trinity -- pg.79

4. The Triune God in Relation to Creation -- pg.111

5. The Triune God Within Himself -- pg.127

6. The Nature of the Triune God -- pg.149

7. The Attributes of the Triune God: Personal and Moral -- pg.166

8. The Attributes of the Triune God: Relative and Absolute -- pg.191

9. The Roles of the Triune God: The Way the Economic Trinity Works -- pg.214

10. The Triune God Creates a Cosmos -- pg.237

11. The Nature of Creation -- pg.262

12. The Triune God’s Work of Providence -- pg.289

13. The Triune God, Freedom and Providence -- pg.311

Epilogue -- pg.329

Name Index -- pg.331

Subject Index -- pg.333

Scripture Index -- pg.337

Taking the triune being and nature of God as fundamental to all Christian teaching, Coppedge's comprehensive treatment sheds light not on ust the doctrine of God but on a myriad of issues essential to Christian life, worship and witness. Profound insight is gained especially on the character of God's sovereignty, holiness and love and the nature of creation, human freedom, revelation and redemption. This volume will be of significant and benefit to the theological student, but also to the pastor or teacher looking for theological refreshment.