The Heavenly Trio

The pioneers of the Adventist church didn’t believe in the doctrine of the Trinity, so why should we? Shouldn’t we remain true to our root? Ty Gibson explores the doctrine of the Trinity from the specific perspective of Ellen White and the pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He traces their journey as they grappled to understand the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and how the current view held by the church was formed not in spite of the pioneers, but because of their specific concern. As you read, you’ll find that, far from being an inconsequential theological debate, the doctrine of the Trinity has far reaching implications for our daily Christian experience, and, when understood, forms the most beautiful picture of God imaginable. The Heavenly Trio is a groundbreaking work. It may be one of the most significant theological books of the last couple decades. Stan Beerman, MDiv, Assistant to the President, Oregon Conference of SDA Ty Gibson has written a superb study of the doctrine of God as it was perceived by Ellen White and the early Adventists, sensitive to their real concern for God as a distinct relational being. Gibson appropriately portrays how diligent Bible study moved Adventists past various philosophical pitfalls and took them to a truly biblical perspective of The Heavenly Trio. This sequel to The Sonship of Christ is a brilliant call for Adventists to follow in the footsteps of those early Adventists to comprehend and experience divine, relational, covenantal dynamics. Denis Kaiser, Assistant Professor of Church History, Theological Seminary, Andrews University Superb writing and a perfect companion to The Sonship of Christ! The Heavenly Trio compels us to elevate Christ to His rightful place in the Godhead. Truly a seminal work for our time. John S. Nixon II, DMin, Lead Pastor, Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church The Heavenly Trio may be one of the most significant books produced in the last couple of decades that addresses a theological issue. This book is a ground-breaking work that pushes out the frontiers of Adventist understanding on the subject of the Trinity. A compelling, coherent defense of the doctrine of the Trinity in the context of God’s extravagant covenant love. Timely and profoundly relevant. The Holy Spirit was moving powerfully when this book was written! Stan Beerman, MDiv, Assistant to the President, Oregon Conference of SDA