The Foundry: (Re)Formed by the Triune God is an extended reflection on what it means for God to be Trinity and how in such a God we find the remedy to the world, the flesh, and the devil. It is a call to pursue growth in personal holiness, community, and justice combined with resources on how to do so. Weaving together Scripture, historical theology, systematic theology, poetry, and spiritual formation, it provides practical advice on how to live more like Jesus by connecting sound doctrine with lived experience. This book has three primary aims. The first is for Christians to embrace the Trinity, not merely assenting to the doctrine of the Trinity, but seeing more in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit than a puzzle to be solved. The second is to help people who may never formally study theology gain at least a passing familiarity with some of the thinkers who have influenced the direction of Christian thinking about God. The third is for Christians to champion a view of salvation that expects real transformation in this life . . . and sees it happen.
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“Through a careful and imaginative study of the Holy Trinity, Carter McCain leads us into the foundry of God’s love, where he has cast for us the precious metals of intimacy with God, depth of soul, and the authentic transformation that forges Christlikeness in our lives.”
—Michael Mitton, Canon Emeritus, Derby Cathedral
“Carter McCain’s The Foundry explores the great mystery at the summit of the Christian life—the Triune God—while providing practical ways for individuals and communities on the ground to participate in the life-giving love of God. Ideal for small groups, The Foundry has much to offer anyone seeking to grow in spirituality. Highly recommended.”
—James K. Lee, Professor of Early Christianity, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
“In this beautifully accessible book Carter McCain succeeds where professional theologians (myself included) so often fail. He offers a brief but penetrating explanation of Christian belief about the Trinity. But he does more: he charts a clear path for finding our salvation—our life—in the ‘three-person God’ of Christian faith, instead of letting ourselves be swept away by the torrents of this passing world.”
—Bruce D. Marshall, Lehman Professor of Christian Doctrine, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
