This work examines the problem of how to connect the historic doctrine
of the Trinity to Christian devotional practice. Two criteria for a
successful Trinitarian spirituality are proposed: that of drawing
significantly from nuances of the classic formulations of the doctrine
and dealing with the mode of original Trinitarian self-disclosure, that
is, the unfolding biblical doctrine of the historia salutis. Various
historical attempts at articulating a method are examined, with special
emphasis given to the Puritan John Owen. ""In this work, Brian Kay has
opened up new possibilities in understanding John Owen for our day. By
showing how Owen's theology underpins and informs a developing
spirituality, Kay demonstrates the need for prayer to be grounded in
theology and for theology to be shaped by prayer."" --Ruth Gouldbourne,
Minister, Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, London ""As valuable as
this work is for specialists, it is an even greater treasure for the
faith and practice on the church. At the time when spirituality seems
theologically dry, John Owen--through his remarkably insightful
interpreter, Brian Kay--reminds us just how significant the doctrine of
the Trinity is for our daily lives as Christians. I anticipate a wide
readership for this impressive work."" --Michael Horton, J, Gresham
Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster
Seminary, CA ""This is a thoughtful and persistent attempt to explicate
the connection between confessing a Trinitarian God and actually living
as if it mattered. . . . The dichotomy between belief and behavior, so
prevalent in modern religious life, is resolutely rejected by Kay. The
resultant spirituality prescribed is honest, robust, orthodox, and above
all genuinely Trinitarian. Kay has performed a great service for the
church in our time. May he be widely read."" --Richard Lints, Professor
of Theology, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ""A great theme that
leads us to the heart of the devotional theology of the ablest of
Puritan thinkers. Kay's book opens, for the thoughtful explorer, a fresh
path to a lost mine of spiritual treasure."" --Alan Spence, Minister in
the United Reformed Church, London Brian K. Kay is Senior Pastor,
Trinity Presbyterian Church, San Luis Obispo, CA.
