| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 96 |
| Size: | 5.0 in x 7.0 in |
| Weight: | 5.0 ounces |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8-8749-0082-3 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9798874900823 |
| Published: | January 13, 2026 |
The Fountain of Life: Contemplating the Aseity of God
By Samuel G. Parkison, Edited by Matthew Barrett, Samuel G. Parkison
The Fountain of Life: Contemplating the Aseity of God
By Samuel G. Parkison, Edited by Matthew Barrett, Samuel G. Parkison
An Invitation to Contemplate the Nature of God’s Divine Aseity
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” The very first words of Scripture reveal a reality that should fill us with awe. God, acting independently, spoke creation into existence. He made everything from nothing, and the entirety of creation depends on him for all of eternity. But sometimes we can become so focused on what is practical or plausible that we lose the childlike wonder to behold the living God.
These foundational truths demonstrate God’s aseity—his self-existence, complete independence, and eternal nature. As part of the Contemplating God series, this book offers an accessible and engaging exploration of divine aseity. Blending theological depth, readability, and literary creativity, Samuel G. Parkison welcomes readers into the riches of the classical Christian tradition, inviting them to marvel at the wondrous mysteries of God.
- Explores Divine Aseity: Reflects on God’s independent and eternal nature, and invites believers to consider how we participate in his eternal life
- Part of the Contemplating God Series: Each book offers an accessible gateway into a specific topic of classical theology, helping laypeople embrace truths from the historic church
- Written for Lay-Readers: A non-intimidating and thoroughly enjoyable introduction that informs the mind while providing awe, wonder, and wisdom
- Literary: Inspired by writers like C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton, this essay speaks to the reader through the beauty of language
Author:
Samuel G. Parkison (PhD, Midwestern Seminary) is associate professor of theology at the Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates. He is the author of several books, including Irresistible Beauty: Beholding Triune Glory in the Face of Jesus Christ and To Gaze Upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice.
Editor:
Matthew Barrett (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine and the host of the Credo Podcast. He is the author of several books, including None Greater; 40 Questions About Salvation; God’s Word Alone; and Owen on the Christian Life. He is the editor of The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls and Reformation Theology.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: More Eternal
Chapter 2: Creation’s Independent Creator
Chapter 3: I Am
Chapter 4: In the Beginning Was the Word
Chapter 5: Only Begotten God
Chapter 6: Come and See
Chapter 7: Consume the Son and Life Forever