The Role of the Three Persons Trinity in the Economy of Salvation

Term Paper , 2017 , 16 Pages , Grade: 60

Theology - Biblical Theology

The doctrine of salvation to me is the most crucial doctrine in the history of the church and the most important matter in the life of Christianity. Hence the understanding of the role of the Trinity is very crucial in knowing how salvation really applied to the life of a believer and the Christian faith. For I perceived that the reason why several Christians make little value of their Christian life is due to lack of clear and proper understanding of the works of the Trinity in their Salvation experiences and probably because the transaction was not properly done. These may be the same reason why most Christians are living a life of hypocrisy and void of power, because they understood stricken the role of the Trinity in the Economy of their salvation. Hence they don’t appropriate the efficacy of the power of Trinity in their salvation bargain. No wonder so many Christians resolved to other sources of power in times of crisis and difficulties.

I perceived that the reason why several Christians take little value to their Christian life is the lack of proper understanding of the works of the Trinity in their salvation experiences, and probably because the transaction was not properly done. These may be the reason why most Christians are living a defeated and hypocritical life. Because they understood stricken the role of the individual Persons of the Trinity in the economy of their salvation; hence they don’t appropriate the efficacy of the power of the Trinity in their salvation bargains. No wander, they resolved to other sources of power in their times of crisis and difficulties.

The fact on the importance of the doctrine of salvation was elucidated by the Article Bible.org as they said that “Soteriology, the doctrine of salvation, must be the grandest theme in the Scriptures. It embraces all of time as well as eternity past and future. It relates in one way or another to all of mankind, without exception. It even has ramifications in the sphere of the angels. It is the theme of both the Old and New Testaments. It is personal, national, and cosmic”. But in all its beauty, we don’t seem to understand and appreciate the role the individual Persons of the Godhead play in our salvation economy.

Table of Contents

• INTRODUCTION
• THE TRINITY: HOW RELEVANT IS IT?
• The Voice of Theologians
• The Importance of the Doctrine of Trinity
• THE CONCEPT OF THE ECONOMY OF SALVATION
• Economy of Salvation
• Salvation as an Economy
• TRINITY IN THE ECONOMY OF SALVATION.
• THE IMPLICATION OF THE UNDERSTANDING OF SALVATION ECONOMY IN THE PRACTICAL LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN.
• CONCLUSION.

Objectives and Key Themes

This paper examines the doctrine of salvation, emphasizing the crucial role of the Trinity in understanding and experiencing salvation. The text explores the relevance of the Trinity in the practical life of Christians, highlighting how it shapes Christian beliefs and practices.

• The role of the Trinity in the economy of salvation.
• The relevance of the doctrine of Trinity in the practical life of Christians.
• The different perspectives on the Trinity's practical relevance.
• The functions of each Person of the Trinity within the economy of salvation.
• The biblical and theological foundations for understanding the Trinity's role in salvation.

Chapter Summaries

• INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the importance of the doctrine of salvation and the role of the Trinity in understanding and experiencing it. It highlights the consequences of a deficient understanding of the Trinity's role in the economy of salvation, emphasizing its impact on Christian life.
• THE TRINITY: HOW RELEVANT IS IT?: This section examines the theological discussion surrounding the Trinity's practical relevance. It presents perspectives from various theologians, including Kant, Schleiermacher, Rahner, and Lonergan, who argued for or against the Trinity's applicability to the practical life of Christians.
• THE CONCEPT OF THE ECONOMY OF SALVATION: This chapter introduces the concept of the economy of salvation, exploring its definition and the understanding of salvation as an economic process. It sets the foundation for examining the role of the Trinity in this context.

Keywords

The paper focuses on the doctrine of salvation, the Trinity, the economy of salvation, the relevance of the Trinity to practical Christian life, the perspectives of various theologians, and the specific roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the salvation process.

• Course: Historical Theology
• Grade: 60
• Author: Yusuf Shammah (Author)
• Publication Year: 2017
• Pages: 16
• Catalog Number: V379322
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668564664
• ISBN (Book): 9783668564671
• Language: English
• Tags: role, three, persons, trinity, economy, salvation