Trinity Debates

The Trinity Debates are a series of discussions on challenging issues related to theology, church, and the Christian life. These conversations feature presentations by experts followed by open discussion. This series is intended to be a community resource that fosters deeper reflection and dialogue regarding difficult topics.

Does Scripture Speak Definitively on the Age of the Universe?

C. John Collins, and more

Does Scripture Speak Definitively on the Age of the Universe?

C. John Collins & more

Trinity Debates

February 1, 2017

doctrine of creation | faith and science | genesis

Divine Action, Human Suffering, and the Old Testament

Dennis R. Magary, and more

Divine Action, Human Suffering, and the Old Testament

Dennis R. Magary & more

Trinity Debates

February 11, 2016

biblical characters | biblical theology | social justice | suffering | theodicy

Paul on Justification: Is the Lutheran Approach to Pauline Justification "Justified"?

Douglas Moo

Paul on Justification: Is the Lutheran Approach to Pauline Justification "Justified"?

Douglas Moo

Trinity Debates

February 12, 2015

Luther | paul | Reformation | reformed | salvation

A Match Made in Heaven: Why Theology and Economics Need Each Other

Jordan Ballor, and more

A Match Made in Heaven: Why Theology and Economics Need Each Other

Jordan Ballor & more

Trinity Debates

April 15, 2014

economics | ethics | modern | theology

Whose Commons? Which Good? The Church and the Pursuit of the Common Good

Jim Wallis, and more

Whose Commons? Which Good? The Church and the Pursuit of the Common Good

Jim Wallis & more

Trinity Debates

April 23, 2013

church | discipleship | ethics

Jonathan Edwards and American Racism: Can the Theology of a Slave Owner Be Trusted by Descendants of Slaves?

Thabiti Anyabwile, and more

Jonathan Edwards and American Racism: Can the Theology of a Slave Owner Be Trusted by Descendants of Slaves?

Thabiti Anyabwile & more

Trinity Debates

February 1, 2012

evangelicalism | jonathan edward | reformed | scripture

Is Social Justice an Essential Part of the Mission of the Church?

Jim Wallis, and more

Is Social Justice an Essential Part of the Mission of the Church?

Jim Wallis & more

Trinity Debates

October 27, 2011

church | discipleship | ethics | evangelicalism

How and When Will All Israel Be Saved? Part 1

Willem VanGemeren

How and When Will All Israel Be Saved? Part 1

Willem VanGemeren

Trinity Debates

January 1, 2009

israel | salvation | scripture

How and When Will All Israel Be Saved? Part 2

Willem VanGemeren

How and When Will All Israel Be Saved? Part 2

Willem VanGemeren

Trinity Debates

January 1, 2009

israel | salvation | scripture

Do Relations of Authority and Submission Exist Eternally Among the Persons of the Godhead?

Wayne Grudem

Do Relations of Authority and Submission Exist Eternally Among the Persons of the Godhead?

Wayne Grudem

Trinity Debates

October 9, 2008

doctrine of god | philosophy | trinitarian theology