This work begins with a transformative idea: human existence is fundamentally relational. Relational Christianity explores how the nature of the Trinity must define the Church and the Christian spiritual life. Utilizing Scripture, Christian spiritual tradition, and philosophy, Pinkham and Gruenberg paint the picture of a Trinitarian, Jesus-centered Christianity, led by the Father and explored in interpersonal oneness. In this view, Gods intimate, unifying love is the theological river that runs through the landscape of biblical revelation and through Gods movement in history. This work of Trinitarian practical theology suggests that the relation between Father, Son, and Spirit should shape and guide all Christian interactionswith God, with others, and with self. In the paradigm of relational Christianity, the formation of genuine personhood and identity are based upon relational connectionsfirst with the Trinity, and second with Gods family. The shape of the new covenant community must reflect the Fathers nature. Church culture must prioritize relationship in the same way the Trinity does.
- | Author: Wesley M. Pinkham
- | Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- | Publication Date: Jun 21, 2022
- | Number of Pages: 316 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback/Religion
- | ISBN-10: 1666731757
- | ISBN-13: 9781666731750