The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of Christian Belief

This is not just a nice little book about the Trinity; rather, it is a very solid exposition of the doctrine of the Trinity that will help any and all to better understand the One true God. It is a sad reality that many people within the Christian church don't have a clue that this is a vital topic. This is not a peripheral issue that is open to debate. The doctrine of the Trinity establishes the orthodox Godhead, and Dr. White does an exemplary job in explaining this doctrine in an easy-to-understand way for all.

The Trinity will always remain, in my mind, the most unfathomable mystery of the nature of our God. It is all together puzzling and beautiful, a testament that we have such a limited comprehension endowed to us. Perhaps that is why many have found the concept so unbelievable that they have dismissed it. In response to the denial by groups such as Jehovah's Witnesses and the LDS, as well as many questions some Christians have about the Trinity, James White wrote The Forgotten Trinity to defend the doctrine biblically as well as to clarify it and emphasize its importance to the believer. To put it more nobly, he invites "you, my fellow believer, to a deeper, higher, more intense love of God's truth." The book is not about gaining theological ammunition, but increasing the desire to know God more. White starts with a brief intro into the nature of God as He has revealed Himself in the Bible. Then he dives right into some Christology as he demonstrates that the New Testament, beyond the shadow of a doubt, confirms the deity of Jesus, from the gospels to Revelations. White also discusses how Jesus associated himself with YHWH in the Old Testament, and how Paul described His role in the act of creation. Then the book examines the nature and personality of the Holy Spirit as a being and not a "force" as Jehovah's Witnesses claim. After detailing the witness of the church fathers to the Trinity, White closes the book by commenting on the relevance of the Trinity to worship, to the gospel, and to the believer. This book was refreshing for me in clearing up some of my own confusion concerning the Trinity, as well as strengthening my belief in the doctrine. James White provided a detailed glance at the supporting Scripture that confirms the truth of one God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. If you have questions or doubts concerning the Trinity, or have tended to ignore it, then I suggest you read this book. And if you read it then may it help you find a deeper understanding for, and love of, our wonderful God.

There are a number of good books on the Trinity, but I would rate this right up there in the top 2-3. White knows his stuff, and this book shows his workmanship. While it does tend to get deep in several areas, for the most part it is easy to understand, and I believe the average layperson out there who wants to better comprehend this important teaching would be able to work his/her way through this. Much of the Greek is saved for the endnotes, which is probably a good thing because this is the stuff that drives the average Christian crazy. I would say, don't get discouraged. Stay with it, and I think you too will be able to have enough understanding to defend this teaching with the cultist at the door.

Of all of the books i have read on this topic i will have to be honest and say that this is one is my favorite. Scholarly, accurate, edifying, and best of all it truly helps us understand what would rather be relegated by cultists as "satanic"- I also found the apologetic information very helpful to the needy christian as many of my breathren have agreed. My favorite book of 1998...wonderful lord yahweh, 3 persons in one, worship god as he is, not as man wants to understand him with his finite mind.

James R. White shows that the Trinity is not just an abstract notion, and that the concept of divine Trinity is as clear as day in Scripture. White clearly demonstrates that the historic Christian doctrine of the Trinity is fully and inescapably biblical; and I found his refuation of Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons very useful. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit - the blessed Trinity - is the foundation of all being, and I believe God has never been "forgotten", as the title of this book strangely implies. If He has, then it must be due to the outward focus of society and science, which has been the main influence of the 20th century. I believe that society and scientists will soon start realising that the answers are to be found within. The Ultimate foundation of all being will never be forgotten. Praise be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.