Theology
Jesus Against the Darkness Cosmic Conflict and the Royal Priesthood of Christ John C. Peckham Why did Christ ascend to heaven while darkness continued on earth? If Christ’s atoning work was complete at the cross, why does our world remain mired in evil, suffering, and death? How will the end of the devil’s rule come? Understanding the nature and work of Christ is vital to answering these questions. Christ’s victory over darkness depends on who he is; why he became human, suffered, and rose from the dead; and why he ascended to the heavenly sanctuary to minister as our royal high priest. Some work remains to deliver the world from darkness, and Christ stands at the center of this work in a real cosmic trial between light and darkness. John C. Peckham’s covenantal cosmic conflict Chris - tology offers a way forward to understand Christ’s full divinity and humanity, dependence on the Father and the Spirit, and ongoing ministry. This fresh, constructive, and accessible treatment of Christ’s iden- tity and work engages recent biblical scholarship and offers excit- ing insights into the nature of the gospel itself and the significance of Christ’s ongoing intercession for us. CONTENTS 1. Who Is Worthy? Christ’s Ascension and Installation as Cosmic Royal Priest 2. The Light Shines in the Darkness: Why Christ Came 3. Truth on Trial: Christ and the Cosmic Covenant Lawsuit 4. Our Heavenly High Priest Who Always Lives to Make Intercession and to Advocate for Us 5. The Radiance of His Glory: The Nature of Christ as the Divine Son and Priest-King 6. Toward a Cosmic Conflict Christology Indexes
FEBRUARY 2027 • 240 pp. • $27.99p • 9781540968746
John C. Peckham (PhD, Andrews University) is J. N. Andrews Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Andrews University. His award-winning books include Why We Pray, Divine Attributes, Theodicy of Love , and The Love of God: A Canonical Model . He received educator of the year awards in 2012 (Southwest- ern Adventist University) and 2016 (Andrews) for his teaching and scholarship.
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR WHY WE PRAY 192 pp. • $24.99p • 9781540966285
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