In this episode, I talk Dr. Torey Teer, Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Teer as he shares his journey from studying biology to teaching theology at DTS. Dive into deep topics like The Trinity, Christology, and Biblical hermeneutics, exploring how to approach Scripture and historical writings of The Church Fathers. Dr. Teer addresses common misconceptions about the Trinity, explains the Kenosis heresy, and offers practical ways to live as functional Trinitarians. Plus, get book recommendations for delving deeper into Trinitarian theology! Perfect for theology students, churchgoers, and anyone curious about faith and doctrine.
Resources Mentioned:
"Delighting in the Trinity" by Michael Reeves
"The Trinity" by Scott Swain (Crossway Short Studies)
"The Person of Christ" by Stephen Wellum (Crossway)
"The Holy Spirit" by Fred Sanders (Crossway)
"The Nicene Creed" by Ortiz and Keating
"On the Holy Spirit" by Basil of Caesarea
"On the Incarnation" by Athanasius
"Cur Deus Homo" by Anselm
Dr. Teer’s dissertation, "The Promise of the Father, the Spirit of the Son: A Framework for a Trinitarian Christological Pneumatology" (SBTS repository, upcoming Lexham Press book)
Biography:
Prior to teaching at DTS, Dr. Teer served in various roles at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, primarily aiding students in writing and style improvement. He has also taught in several church ministry capacities, including with college students and adult singles. As a professional editor, Dr. Teer also works on a variety of projects, including published books, doctoral projects, and journal articles. His research interests include the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and early church history, particularly the fourth-century church fathers. He is married to Elizabeth, and together they enjoy all things anime/manga and sci-fi/fantasy. Dr. Teer endeavors to form students spiritually and intellectually so that they will make a great impact worldwide for God’s kingdom. (Source: https://www.dts.edu/employee/torey-teer)
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