New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 48

The Work of the Spirit with Fred Sanders

Fred Sanders

Explaining the doctrine of the Holy Spirit’s work within the Trinity’s inseparable operations, Fred Sanders emphasizes that everything God does is a unified work of Father, Son, and Spirit rather than separate actions. Sanders highlights the Spirit’s unique role as the “thirdness” in the Godhead, whose work is broad and multifaceted.

Published on August 18, 2025

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New Churches Masterclass

The New Churches Masterclass podcast is your go-to source for practical, gospel-centered training to fuel faithful ministry. Each episode features sessions from a variety of masterclass courses—covering theology, preaching, church planting, sending churches, and more. Whether you're a pastor, planter, or ministry leader, you’ll gain the biblical foundations, practical tools, and leadership insights you need to strengthen your ministry and serve your community well. Learn from trusted practitioners as they equip you to think deeply, preach clearly, lead boldly, and multiply the mission. No matter where you are in your ministry journey, the New Churches Masterclass podcast will help you grow and endure.

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Fred Sanders

Fred Sanders is a theologian who studies and teaches across the full range of Christian doctrines, but always with a special focus on the doctrine of the Trinity. Since 1999, Fred has taught in the Torrey Honors College, an undergraduate program in the great books, at Biola University. Fred earned an MDiv at Asbury Theological Seminary and a PhD from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. Fred has written several books, including The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything, The Triune God, and Fountain of Salvation: Trinity and Soteriology.

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