Of God and the Holy Trinity

Dr. Sam Renihan outlines the historic doctrine of God as confessed in the 1689, showing how classical theism is essential to doctrinal clarity, confessional integrity, and lasting unity among churches.

Dr. James Dolezal teaches that God is not made of parts, exploring divine simplicity as the foundation of God's immutability, aseity, and perfection — vital for defending orthodox theism and worshipping the one true God.

Dr. Dolezal addresses the misunderstood doctrine of divine impassibility, showing how God is not ruled by passions or changed by creation — ensuring the reliability of His love, justice, and promises.

Dr. Dolezal unpacks God’s eternity and incomprehensibility, showing that while God is beyond our full grasp, He truly reveals Himself — fostering reverence and worship grounded in God's transcendence.

Dr. Renihan presents the biblical doctrine of the Trinity: one God in three distinct persons, explaining how the 1689 faithfully reflects Scripture’s teaching on divine unity and personal distinction.

Dr. Renihan uses a 5–4–3–2–1 framework to explain the eternal relations in the Trinity, showing how the persons are distinguished not by role or rank but by eternal origin and relationship.

Pastor Jim Butler applies theology proper to everyday ministry, showing how classical theism shapes preaching, parenting, discipleship, and worship — and why pastors must guard and teach sound doctrine.

Dolezal, Renihan, and Butler answer questions on impassibility, emotions in God, the covenant of redemption, the Trinity, suffering, time in heaven, Calvin’s view of aseity, and how to teach these doctrines wisely.