Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-124).

Introduction: We believe in the only Son of God -- Context: an emergent universe -- The horizons of evolutionary science -- Advents of the spirit -- Ecumenical overture: a view from the East -- Spirit christology rooted in the Paschal mystery -- The Paschal mystery -- The return ofJesus as the Messianic Son of Man -- The presence and power of the spirit -- The anointing of Jesus as God's son -- The begetting of Jesus as God's son -- The cosmic significance of Jesus -- The Triune God of Christian faith -- The ecumenical creed of Constantinople -- The addition of filioque : Orthodox or heretical -- The eschatological consummation of the Trinitarian life -- Ecumenical overture: three views from the West -- Jürgen Moltmann: a social model -- David Coffey: a return model -- Thomas Weinandy: an interactive model -- Conclusion: The power that sets us free.