2025 Conference
Chapter 2 "Of God and the Holy Trinity"
Our 2025 Speakers:
Dr. James Dolezal
Dr. Sam Renihan
Pastor Jim Butler
1
Introduction to Classical Theism and Confessional Unity
Dr. Sam Renihan outlines the historic doctrine of God as confessed in the 1689. He shows how classical theism is essential to doctrinal clarity, confessional integrity, and lasting unity among churches.
2
Divine Simplicity
Dr. James Dolezal teaches that God is not made of parts. He explores divine simplicity as the foundation of God's immutability, aseity, and perfection—vital for defending orthodox theism and worshipping the one true God.
3
Exploring God's Impassibility
Dr. Dolezal addresses the misunderstood doctrine of divine impassibility, showing how God is not ruled by passions or changed by creation. This ensures the reliability of His love, justice, and promises.
4
The Depth of God’s Eternal and Incomprehensible Nature
Dr. Dolezal unpacks God’s eternity and incomprehensibility, showing that while God is beyond our full grasp, He truly reveals Himself. The session fosters reverence and worship grounded in God's transcendence.
5
The Holy Trinity: One God in Three Subsistences
Dr. Renihan presents the biblical doctrine of the Trinity: one God in three distinct persons. He explains how the 1689 faithfully reflects Scripture’s teaching on divine unity and personal distinction.
6
Eternal Relations and Relative Properties in the Godhead
Dr. Renihan uses a 5–4–3–2–1 framework to explain the eternal relations in the Trinity. He shows how the persons are distinguished not by role or rank, but by eternal origin and relationship.
7
Pastoral Reflections on Classical Theism
Pastor Jim Butler applies theology proper to everyday ministry. He shows how classical theism shapes preaching, parenting, discipleship, and worship—and why pastors must guard and teach sound doctrine
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Q&A Panel
Dolezal, Renihan, and Butler answer questions on impassibility, emotions in God, covenant of redemption, the Trinity, suffering, time in heaven, Calvin’s view of aseity, and how to teach these doctrines wisely and clearly.