The Soteriolgical Aspect of the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity According to the Lutheran Confessions

Authors

Lewis W. Spitz, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

3-1-1955

Document Type

Article

Keywords

lutheran confessions, trinity, triune God, augsburg confession, doctrine, faith, reformation, soteriological, trinitarian, ecumenical

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The Lutheran Confessions are basically doxological in their treatment of the Holy Trinity, as they sound forth a hymn of praise to the grace and mercy of the Triune God. The theme of their exultant song is Soli deo gloria! But the God to whom alone shall be all glory is the Triune God: the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost - three distinct Persons in one divine Essence. Measuring the space which the Confessions devote to the various doctrines which they profess, one might think otherwise.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Timothy 2:5; Matthew 16:16; Acts 10:38; Matthew 28:19; John 5:21;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Spitz, Lewis W. (1955) "The Soteriolgical Aspect of the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity According to the Lutheran Confessions," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 26, Article 14.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol26/iss1/14