Book Review: Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves

When it comes to the doctrine of the Trinity, there are many Christians who just do not understand it. It is very complex to them. Some of the brightest theological minds have trouble understanding and even some have explained it that make it seem God is three separate beings, which makes Christianity polytheistic rather than monotheistic.

Many would consider the doctrine of the Trinity a move advance field of study for Christians because of how complex it is yet Michael Reeves uses it as an introduction to the Christian faith. In his book, Delighting in the Trinity, Reeves shows us that our God is a triune God who works on in our lives since day one. Our Christian life is rooted in the triune God and works in us, through us, and for us.

Reeves shows that the triune God was in perfect fellowship with Himself and created this world for His glory. We are made in His image, which is the image of the triune God. Through the trinity we see the work of salvation. The Father provides the Son and the Son shares what is His to those who are children of God. The Son shows us how much the Father loves us by dying on the cross in our place for our sins.

The Spirit in the life of the believer is of most importance. The Spirit works in us to conform to the likeness of Christ and reminds us of what the Father has shown us in His Word. God has revealed Himself as a triune God who loves His creation and welcomes them as His children if they come to the Son as the means for eternal life, which is gods of other religions do not have. Their gods require works from those who want eternity. Our God is a guide who delights in us and we can be delighted in Him as well.

Reeves' book has been out for a few years now and never had the chance to read it until recently. I am highly recommend this book.

Thanks InterVarsity Press for letting me review this book.