In Light of the Son: Seeing everything through the Father's love for the Son

by Andrew Moody

At a university Bible study on John 15 in the 1980s, Andrew Moody dared to wonder out loud why the Son, since he is God, had to obey the Father. The answer to his question, which was a turning point for Andrew, was both simple and the Father's love for the Son is the reason for everything, from creation to the final chapter of Revelation. In Light of the Son distils decades of study and reflection on the interrelationships of the persons of the Trinity to help readers think more clearly and deeply about this central truth of the Christian faith. Instead of focusing on the distinct roles of the persons of the Godhead as most studies do, this book approaches the Trinity from the perspective of the relationship between the Father and Son. Andrew Moody explains how reading the Bible through the lens of the relationship between the Father and Son reveals new truths and sheds light on who we are, who God is, and how we are to love and glorify him. Quite simply, how you think about the Father and the Son changes everything. "Noticing these interlocking patterns of divine and human reality changed everything for me. I felt like I was in a ship passing over the edge of an oceanic trench. On the surface nothing had changed, but the ocean bed below had just dropped away to measureless depths. Everything meant more because there was a world of meaning that I had never considered." - Andrew Moody Key - Unpacks the complex doctrine of the Trinity in an accessible way. - Offers a unique perspective on the Trinity, focusing on the central relationship between the Father and the Son. - Cites biblical texts to explain and illustrate key points. - Helps readers to apply fresh biblical truth to their lives and faith. - Includes tips on how to communicate this truth when speaking with others, both Christians and non-Christians. Useful - Pastors and teachers who want to understand and be able to teach the doctrine of the Trinity in a deeper way than the traditional "It's a mystery" or the "It's like ice, water and steam" type analogies. - Christians interested in deepening their understanding of God as Trinity and those who want to be able to explain their faith in an informed and nuanced way.

Genres: Theology, Christian

119 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 23, 2016

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

The greatest love story of all time -- indeed, beyond time -- is contained in the Bible. From the first sentence of Genesis to the last "Amen" of Revelation, every act of God the Father is motivated by His love for God the Son, Jesus. All of creation was made for (and through) Jesus; all of Old Testament history pointed toward the coming of Jesus; and at the end of Time, all of creation will belong to, and be ruled by, Jesus. And Christians, who are adopted brothers and sisters of Jesus, will be part of that glorious future ...

(There were a few errors found in the text of the Kindle version: location 139, Yes he is / Yes, he is ; 163, kind of equality isn't it / equality, isn't it ; 206, To head off this error Paul makes / error, Paul makes ; 420, there was world of meaning / there was A world ; 981, Is this too much take in? / too much TO take in? ; 983, and martials them into his army / and MARSHALS them .)

[J.J. Fischer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've long been looking for a book on the Trinity that doesn't leave me more confused about the subject than when I began. This was recommended to me by a friend and I heartily recommend it in turn. It was thorough, engaging, well-written, and grounded firmly in Scripture. It wasn't stretched out unnecessarily with lots of "padding" - which I think can be a bit of a common fault of Christian non-fiction these days. I found the analogies used throughout incredibly helpful, in particular the visual diagrams which clarify the relationships between the different members of the Trinity. Moody takes a difficult topic and makes it clear and accessible through his overarching theme/lens - that everything makes sense in light of the Father's love for the Son. I will be returning to this one again and again!

[Peter Yock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both simple and profound; logical and satisfyingly heartwarming. I like. Great starting point or easy refresher on the Trinity.

[Rohan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chapter 1 and 2 give a good description of the Trinity, not as a three in one mathematical confusion, but using "Through" and "From". God the Father does everything through his eternal son. Jesus does everything from the Father. So whenever we see Jesus, we see his Father's nature and power working through him.

Then it seems to become quite unstructured. Good thoughts in the rest of the chapters, but just not collated effectively. I was confused at times how it linked to the title of "In Light of the Son".

I wish there was a bit better structure to the book, then it would be brilliant. It just seems like God the Father and Jesus are linked, this is amazing! And let me show you all these random ways they come across in the bible.