God the Peacemaker: How Atonement Brings Shalom (New Studies in Biblical Theology) - Softcover

Graham Cole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844743969 ISBN 13: 9781844743964

Publisher: Intervarsity Press, 2009

Synopsis

What does God intend for his broken creation? In this book Graham A. Cole seeks to answer this question by setting the atoning work of the cross in the broad framework of God's grand plan to restore the created order, and places the story of Jesus, his cross and empty tomb within it. Since we have become paradoxically the glory and garbage of the universe, our great need is peace with God and not just with God, but also with one another. Atonement brings shalom by defeating the enemies of peace, overcoming both the barriers to reconciliation and to the restoration of creation through the sacrifice of Christ. The "peace dividend" that atonement brings ranges from the forgiveness of sins for the individual to adoption into the family of God.

About this title

About the Author:

Graham A. Cole is Anglican Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, Alabama. Previously he served as professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and principal of Ridley College, Melbourne. He is the author of God the Peacemaker (NSBT), Engaging with the Holy Spirit, He Who Gives Life and numerous articles in periodicals and books.

Review:

"Few if any themes are more central to the Bible than atonement. . . . My hope and prayer is that this volume will become a 'standard' contribution in the field, informing and enriching its readers as to what God achieved by sending his dear Son to the cross on our behalf. Eternity itself will not exhaust our wonder at these truths. This book, I am sure, will establish many in the right direction." (D. A. Carson, from the preface)

About this edition

• Publisher: Intervarsity Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1844743969
• ISBN 13: 9781844743964
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304