Is the Trinity Practical?

Cultivating Biblical Godliness

by Ryan M. McGraw

The Trinity is an important doctrine, yet many Christians perceive it as difficult to understand and irrelevant to their Christian lives. Author Ryan McGraw explains that the Trinity is the foundation of the gospel, which we must come to understand as the work of all three divine persons - Father, Son, and Spirit. He shows us, in practical application, the ways that we grow in grace and piety as we learn to apply the truths of the Trinity to our daily walk with God. Table of
Does the Trinity Matter?
What Does Trinitarian Devotion Look Like?
The Father
The Son
The Holy Spirit
Drawing a Picture of Communion with God
How can we Apply the Trinity Practically?

Genres: Theology, Discipleship

32 pages, Paperback

Published March 21, 2016

About the author

Ryan M. McGraw is the pastor of First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Sunnyvale, CA (http://firstopc.org/). He ministered previously to Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Conway, SC. Pastor McGraw is a graduate Cal State Fullerton (B.A.) and of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (MDiv and ThM). He obtained his PhD in historical theology from the University of the Free State (Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa). Ryan is Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and he is a Research Associate for the Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa. He regularly contributes articles and book reviews to numerous publications. He is married to Krista, and they have three sons. You can listen to his sermons at http://www.sermonaudio.com/source_det...

Reviews

[Scott Bielinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this is the perfect way to devotionally wind down your day.

"If the work of all three persons of the Godhead cannot comfort you, then what can?" (17)

[Doug Van Meter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very brief but very helpful.

[Eric Schick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Less than 20 pages but this booklet is probably one of my favorite writings on the Trinity next to Communion with God by John Owen. Didn't think I would enjoy such a small booklet but this helped me grow in knowledge, love, and adoration for the Triune God.

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a word? Yes! Check out this timely Bible study and learn how the worship of our Triune God makes all the difference as we grow in God's grace.

[Sean Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are wondering what the book is about read the title again - that is what it is about.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful concise overview of the practical implications of the doctrine of the Trinity. There are some good doctrinal reminders about the importance of a Trinitarian theology and piety such as this statement towards the end of the booklet,

"Every deficiency of the Christian life results from looking to ourselves rather than looking in faith to each person in the Godhead to supply what we lack" (pg. 18).

The only criticism I have is that it would have been better if it were longer to add more depth and flesh out some of the implications better.