N. T. Wright on Paul’s Trinitarian Theology

In his lecture “The One Triune God Amidst Religious Pluralism, Clashing Kingdoms, and Prevalent Evil” delivered at the 2014 Fuller Forum, N. T. Wright, New Testament scholar and former bishop of Durham, considers Paul’s Trinitarian theology, which involves high Christology, robust monotheism, and ecclesial unity.

[mdiazu]

This is gold, fuller, you’ve made a great gift to the church by sharing this, hope it comes many more lectures from N T Wright

[circleofchristchurch]

Her shines the beauty of Biblical Theology.

[fearinghubris]

What a deeply learned and wonderfully crafted speech. Always in awe of Tom Wright's learning and ability to convey complex subject matter clearly, concisely and accessibly. Thank you!

[dagwould]

NTW makes theology as exciting as it should be. Alas, few ministers, preachers (teachers), and even theologians follow his example in this respect!

[aletheiaquest]

What an amazing and eye-opening message. Well done!

[christiangadfly]

"Some of the Stoics were better than their own theory, but that's another story..." Ok, where can I go to hear that story? I want to hear that story!

[Eagel]

To N T Wright:

THE TRINITY WAS THERE IN THE OLD TEASTAMENT.
The ONE GOD, is in opposition to the pagan practice of many gods, hence the commandement, you should have no other gods....
The name ELOHIM is plural.
THE SPIRIT OF GOD was fluttering on waters at the creation.
Then the SON OF GOD was present with the three angels who visited Ibrahim, remaining for him to interceed on behalf of the belivers in request of forgiveness. So Ibrahim recognised the SON OF GOD, his power to forgive and power to execute judgement.
He appeared to Jacob, as a link between heaven and earth, faught him later with a blessing.
The SON OF GOD was present with Danial in the den and between the fire with his three friends.
The list goes on.
Culminating in the words of John, no one ever seen GOD. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, who is in the bosom of THE FATHER revealed it all.

[simonskinner]

Paul wrote Romans in a format of 1-4 God the Father, 5-8 Jesus the Son, and 9-16 the Holy Spirit. Grace of the Father, grace of the Son, and grace of the true believer.

[arliegage]

God the FATHER..SON ..and HOLY GHOST = ONE🎉Jesus said: I and my Father are ONE!!!

[ziontheelder]

17:20 Paul's Christology
Isa. 45:23 explosive
Isa. 40-55 the return
But how? Through the person and work of Messiah.

Col. 1 & 2 - time 19:12

22:53 - Phlpp. Work out their own salvation.

24:15
Phlpp. 2 & Isa. 45 & 1 Cor. 8:6
Shema.
25:01

31:34 - Shema Greek Jesus is Lord.

34:35 - Paul's use of the phrase Son of God

Gal. 4:11

45:50

50:35 - High Christology

[aioniansage]

Paul's Trinitarian Theology ? 1Cor.8:6; Eph. 4:6.

[timisa]

I continue to have the same question...why doesn't the OT EVER mention the trinitarian nature of god? Why would he keep it a secret from the Jews? It should have been clear to the Jews, the OT believers and not needed someone like Paul to suddenly explain (or try) god's nature ...

[raymonddscott]

I appreciate Tom's emphasis that there is only one God, the Creator, and for us, one Lord, Jesus Christ. As Moses was the prophet/leader of the Exodus, so Jesus is the prophet/leader of the Church. Tom is a great teacher. God was in Christ Jesus reconciling the world unto himself.

[MichaelTheophilus]

Rom 15.6, Rom 16.27, I Cor 15.6, II Cor 1.3, II Cor 16.27, Eph 1.17, I Tim 2.5 This is the theology of the Apostle Paul.

[foodthort]

Wright, like all clever apologists, uses 'contextual filler' to make a square peg fit in a round hole. The Trinity was reinforced at the Council of Nicea to bring an end to the myriad of Christian sects (particularly Arianism) mostly differentiating on the divinity of Christ. This was critical to formulating a single religion and church upon which Alexander could unify his empire. Its all about power and politics and very little else.

[Tybourne]

Excellent insights as always. But why say 'Y_h_w_' since it offends our Jewish brothers and sisters? Surely we could replace it with 'LORD'.

[uiPublic]

How else would St Augustine & St Martin show us the Way as St Wright will be sought too‽

[DjMakinetor]

JOHN 20:28 My Lord and My Triune God
JOHN 20:17 My Triune God and My Father
JOHN 1:1 The word with Triune God and The Word was triune God
JOHN 3:16 Triune God sent Triune God the Son

[melroycorrea]

The life and message of Jesus forced all those who believd in him to have a different idea of the Oneness of God, where his Oneness did not come from the unity of substance but primarily from the Trinity of Persons, so perfectly united in love that One who sends and the One who is sent are not two different entities but they are One having the One Spirit. This is because, the one who is sent humbles himself so fully, that God could have complete sway in Him, and then could exalt hiim on his right side, to share in His Eternal glory which was his, even before the Incarnation, the one through whom all things came to exist. This is what Wright is saying, if i get him correctly.

[christiangadfly]

He uses modern Greek vowels instead of Erasmean vowels and it throws me off.