The Three Are One: What the Bible Teaches About the Trinity

by Stuart Olyott

To deny that Jesus Christ is God is to deny a fundamental truth of the Bible. Yet it is at this point that many of the cults differ from Scripture. Every true Christian believes that the three Persons of the Godhead-Father, Son and Holy Spirit- are three yet one. How do we understand the Bible's teaching on the Trinity and how can we refute those who reject this truth? Stuart Olyott shows that the fact of the Trinity is clearly taught in Scripture and that it is foundational to the Christian gospel. In straight-forward language the author seeks to lead the reader to a better understanding of what God has revealed about Himself.

Genres: Theology

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Danniel Acosta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an excellent starter on the doctrine of the Trinity. Dr. Olyott explained it very clearly from the Bible.

I read this book because of a visitor to my church who denied the Trinity. This has given me more Scriptural references to study and quote to those who are confused about the Trinity. Thank you, Dr. Olyott for the hard work and clear explanations.

[Ian Rees · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the books that most clearly sets out the theology of the Trinity which helped me in my early days as a Christian to get an understanding of what it is about.

[Janelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good short summery of the trinity, complete with bible references to back it up. I read it in Logos which means all the references were hyperlinked.

[Graham Heslop · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of good things can be said for his short book: accessibility; humility in approaching the study; application of Trinitarian truth; careful treatment of what Scripture teaches; and the correction of common Trinitarian heresies, both unwitting and deliberate. Initially I had two concerns about the book: the lack of application and thinness on prevalent misunderstandings.

I have written a blog post, critiquing some of Olyott's points: blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, praying to God the Son, and the question of how orthodox one needs to be in order to have saving faith. In that post you will also find a link to my full length review of the book

[Adam Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

As always, Olyott offers a wonderful example of writing about doctrine clearly, humbly, and devotionally. The aim of the whole book is to lead us to worship the triune God, and it's definitely successful in that aim. Overall, this would be a good introduction to the topic, especially the opening chapters, and the closing thoughts on historical errors and application. I found the discussions of specific issues, like eternal generation and procession, less satisfying, and I would take issue with Olyott on some issues (e.g. "Prayer to God is not to be addressed to the Lord Jesus Christ, but to the one who is distinct from him—the Father"). But good to have on the shelf for anyone with responsibility for teaching such glorious truths to others.

[Simon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good. A fine introduction to a fine topic.