The Trinitarian Theology of Stanley J. Grenz (T&t Clark Theology)

Exploring one of the most important and controversial figures in recent evangelical theology, this book provides an exhaustive examination of the core elements of Stanley Grenz's work. Amidst the critique that Grenz received during his lifetime, Jason Sexton locates the categorical aims for his re-imagining of evangelical theology as overtly Trinitarian. The book uncovers the impact of the theology of Wolfhart Pannenberg, his doctoral supervisor, upon his thought, and chronicles the development of a Trinitarian methodology. There is also consideration given to how Grenz's depiction of the Trinity in the Imago Dei concept shaped his reading of scripture. By examining how Grenz's Trinitarian perspective informed his theology and theological ethics, Sexton ultimately concludes that Grenz was not only a deeply conservative and thoroughly Trinitarian evangelical theologian, but that he was also arguably the premier evangelical theologian of his generation. Exploring One Of The Most Controversial Figures In Recent Evangelical Theology, This Book Thoroughly Examines Core Features Of Stanley J. Grenz's Trinitarian Vision. Based On A Thorough Reading Of Grenz's Writings, Including Unpublished Material, Jason S. Sexton Uncovers Wolfhart Pannenberg's Impact On Grenz And Chronicles The Development Of His Trinitarian Methodology, Theology, And Ethics. By Examining How Grenz's Trinitarian Perspective Informed These Things, This Book Offers A Comprehensive Introduction To Grenz For Nonspecialists And Makes An Original Contribution To Grenz Scholarship. 1. Evangelical Trinitarian Revisioning : Introduction ; Challenges For The Present Study ; Grenz's Methodology ; Theology's Sources: The Grenz Trialogue ; Scripture ; Tradition ; Culture ; The Motif Triad ; Aim Of The Present Study -- 2. Pannenberg And Grenz (1): 'the Origin Of Stanley J. Grenz's Trinitarian Methodology : Introduction ; Adapting Pannenberg's Methodology: The Quest For Ultimate Truth ; Provisionality ; Public Theology ; Scientific Theology ; Personal Piety ; Postfoundationalism ; Summary -- 3. Pannenberg And Grenz (2): The Origin Of Stanley J. Grenz's Trinitarian Theology : Approaching Theology's Ultimate Subject: Discovering The Triune God ; The Role Of History ; The Nature Of Revelation ; The Ontological Priority Of The Future ; The Pannenberg Principle ; Relational Ontology ; Summary -- 4. Discovering The Divine Community: The Early Developing Shape Of Stanley J. Grenz's Doctrine Of The Trinity : Introduction ; Early Trinitarianism ; Inheriting Lewis And Demarest ; Early Explorations ; Social Trinitarianism ; Enthused Social Trinitarianism ; Enduring Western Emphasis ; Summary -- 5. Rediscovering The Triune God: The Latter Shape Of Stanley J. Grenz's Doctrine Of The Trinity : Rediscovering The Triune God ; Restoring Trinitarian Theology ; Realizing Relationality's Triumph ; Reasserting Needful Transcendence ; Reflecting On And Advancing Twentieth Century Trinitarianism ; The Vanishing Role Of Colin Gunton ; Beyond The Social Trinity ; The Divine Essence ; Divine Personhood ; The Triune Being ; Toward A New Theo-ontology And An Epistemology Of Theology ; Summary 6. Grenz And The Imago Dei: The Trinitarian Shape Of Stanley J. Grenz's Theology : Introduction ; Grenz's Hermeneutic And Premature Readings Of Genesis 1:26-27 Imago Dei's Journey Through Grenz's Systematic Categories ; Anthropology ; Theology (proper) ; Christology ; Pneumatology ; Ecclesiology ; Eschatology ; Reinterpreting Genesis 1:26-27: A Genuinely Theological Reading? ; Summary -- 7. Grenz And Comprehensive Love: The Trinitarian Shape Of Stanley J. Grenz's Ethic/s : Introduction ; Coherent Theological Program ; The Relationship Of Theology And Ethics ; The Development Of Key Themes ; Community ; Narrative ; Kingdom ; Trinity ; Comprehensive Theological Ethics ; The Human Quest ; The Christian Ethic Of Comprehensive Love ; Reorientation To God-centeredness ; Reorientation To True Identity ; Transformational-relational-living ; Christ-centered Transformation ; Comprehensive Trinitarian Ethic Employed For Ethics ; Human And Divine Sexuality ; Marital-bonding (and Singleness) ; Deficient Sexual Expression: Same-sex Unions ; Transsexuality ; Women In Ministry ; Business Ethics ; Summary -- 8. Conclusion: Evangelical Theology's Reception Of Grenz's Trinitarian Project : Grenz's Theology In Hindsight ; A Comprehensive Conservative Evangelical Project ; A Thoroughly Trinitarian Project ; Conclusion: Renewing The Center. By Jason S. Sexton. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [189]-206) And Indexes. An exhaustive examination of controversial theologian Stanley Grenz. Sexton examines how Grenz's Trinitarian perspective informed his theology and ethics, concluding that Grenz was not only a deeply conservative and thoroughly Trinitarian evangelical theologian, but that he was also arguably the premier evangelical theologian of his generation.