Trinitarian Formation

“In Trinitarian Formation, Chase Davis has made a substantial contribution to the church’s work in ‘spiritual formation,’ which helps believers to grow toward Christian maturity, sanctification in Christ. I’m delighted that he has made use of my ‘tri-perspectivalism’ and that he has gone so deeply into it, comparing it to the work of others I deeply respect, like James K. A. Smith. This leads him into some fairly difficult conceptual areas. But he has analyzed these well and has formulated them with clear, appropriate, and fetching illustrations. So this volume speaks both to professional scholars and to church workers. I hope this book gets a very wide distribution, and I pray that God will use it to the edification of his people.”


—John M. Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary





“I have been told that great understanding can be found at the crossroads of two seemingly unrelated fields. Chase’s book affirms this, for he demonstrates the power of applying Frame’s epistemological triad to James K. A. Smith’s work on discipleship. I recommend this book both as a way of seeing how Frame’s triad can be usefully applied, and also a means of comprehensively recognizing where Smith’s discipleship model is helpful and where it can be improved.”


—Tim Miller, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary





“The ever-fertile, provocative ‘Framean Triad’ is standing the test of time. Wonderful to see theologian John Frame’s motif tapped yet again, in this book for normative guidance in designing Christian spiritual formation, especially for thoughtful, devoted youth ministers. An important endeavor all round.”


—Esther Lightcap Meek, author of Loving to Know: Introducing Covenant Epistemology





“A discipleship plan is crucial for pastoral success. After an analytical critique of prevailing discipleship models, in his book Trinitarian Formation, Chase Davis draws up the blueprints for just such a plan. Chase clearly demonstrates how Dr. John Frame’s model of tri-perspectivalism is an effective model for every Christian’s spiritual growth. Davis’s analysis is a gift to every pastor, an invitation to think through and implement an effective model for making disciples ready to live out the Great Commission.”


—Doug Logan Jr., President, Grimké Seminary, and Associate Director, Acts 29 Global Network





“In this insightful work, Davis helps us think more deeply about the formation of Christian disciples. Not content to accept ready-made formulas for spiritual formation, he engages us in thoughtful reflection, drawing upon contemporary Christian thinkers and calling us to give greater thought to the task of making fully devoted followers of Jesus.”


—David M. Gustafson, author of Missional Disciple-Making: Disciple-Making for the Purpose of Mission