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The Error of Eternal Functional Subordination: An Evangelical Debate

Martyn McGeown·2017-02-01
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McGeown examines the Eternal Functional Subordination (EFS) debate within American Evangelicalism, explaining the theological positions of proponents like Wayne Grudem and critics like Carl Trueman regarding whether the Son is eternally subordinate to the Father in function while remaining ontologically equal. This article provides a clear analysis of a significant contemporary controversy about the nature and relationships within the Godhead, offering Reformed perspective on defending orthodox Trinitarian doctrine against problematic formulations.

A Theological Debate There is presently raging within American Evangelicalism a debate on the relationship among the three persons of the Trinity. This debate is called the "Eternal Functional Subordination" (or EFS) controversy. On one side of this debate are Wayne Grudem (Phoenix Seminary) and Bruce Ware (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), while on the other side are Carl Trueman (Westminster Theological Seminary) and Liam Goligher (senior minister of Tenth Presbyterian Church in...

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Martyn McGeown
Date

2017-02-01

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Scripture References
Philippians 2:7Ephesians 5:24John 5:18
Topics
TrinityChristologyApologetics
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