Recently I revisited Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett in preparation for a congregational discussion on the term “begotten.” Even though the subject matter is deep and intriguing, the book is written for the average Christian reader.

Matthew Barrett has focused much of his work around the retrieval of the Great Tradition and a deeper appreciation for the early church fathers. This endeavor has ultimately led Barrett away from the SBC and into Anglicanism, a move that apparently many are making. Regardless, there is great value in learning (and confessing) the creeds of the early church no matter what Christian denomination you align with. Simply Trinity leans into these creeds to explain the language of “begotten” and the doctrine of eternal generation. He also weighs in on the debate regarding Eternal Functional Subordination (EFS).

I realize as I type this that none of this probably sounds appealing for a general audience (lol). Nevertheless, it is a good book and very helpful for those trying to understand the language of the Bible as used to describe our triune God.