God with Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
God with us.
They comprise, perhaps, the most profound assembly of three words in any language. They express the inexpressible sum of the Gospel. They describe the absolute foundational idea in the resolution of the great universal conflict between good and evil.
This is a book of theology—an accessible, thoughtful study of the God who is with us. And this is a book particularly of Seventh-day Adventist theology, a system which, by its very name, expresses two of the most profound illustrations of, and yearnings for, God’s presence with us in time (the Sabbath), and in physical reality in the certainty of His soon return (the second Advent).
In this highly readable and deeply thoughtful work, author John C. Peckham frames the matter this way: “The theme of divine presence that is so integral to Adventist theology is itself a central theme of the Bible. Indeed, the matter of God’s presence with us is so prominent in Scripture that some would even identify it as the main theme of Scripture. The story and teachings of Scripture revolve around the matter of divine presence, with God Himself becoming human in Christ—becoming ‘God with us’—standing at the pinnacle of the story of redemption. As we will see, God’s work of redemptions itself is the work of reconciling humans to Himself so that we can be with Him again in the special ways He intended from the beginning, temporarily ruptured by the entrance of evil.”
God with Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology presents each element of foundational Seventh-day Adventist teaching as yet another illustration of the loving God who is truly with us in every one of those clear biblical teachings.
- Traces the deep concern of Adventist theology with the hope and expectation of communion with God
- Presents each element of foundational Seventh-day Adventist teaching as yet another illustration of the loving God
- Provides a clear and engaging synthesis of biblical theology and Christian doctrine to present Adventist beliefs
- The Story of God with Us: A Prelude
- God with Us in Three Persons
- God for Us Who Loves, Provides, and Reveals
- God for Us Who Makes Us, Saves Us, and Covenants with Us
- God with Us Again, Forever
God with Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology presents each element of foundational Seventh-day Adventist teaching as yet another illustration of the loving God who is truly with us in every one of those clear biblical teachings. This excellent piece of theological work will lead to John Peckham being regarded as one of the most authoritative voices alive today on Adventist theology. A must read for anyone interested in the contemporary shape of not only Adventist theology but also broader evangelical theology.
—Sung Wook Chung, Professor of Christian Theology, Denver Seminary
God with Us is classic Peckham—carefully reasoned, meticulously shaped, yet winsomely user-friendly for life beyond the academy. Again and again I found myself bowing to worship this beautiful God who loves and wants us. How glorious the truth He is still with us—and still for us, too.
—Dwight K. Nelson, Former Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church, Andrews University
The breadth of Peckham’s book is impressive as he traces the deep concern of Adventist theology with ‘the hope and expectation of communion with God in space and time.’ But don’t be daunted by its breadth. The book presents an exquisite distillation of scores of themes and topics—of the whole story of salvation in the Bible—offered by someone who has thought deeply about them. If you are looking for clear, accessible writing tracing the grandest stories and themes while unpacking gentle, persuasive, reasoned faith, you’ve found it.
—John McVay, President, Walla Walla University
- Title: God with Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology
- Author: John C. Peckham
- Publishers: Andrews University Press, Biblical Research Institute
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 768
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Theology, doctrinal; Seventh-day Adventists › Doctrines
- ISBNs: 9781940980324, 1940980321
- Resource ID: LLS:GODWITHUSAIAT
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-16T23:55:00Z
Reviews
6 ratings
Denis Julian
5/17/2024
Stoyan Dimitrov
4/2/2024
It seems that it reached already the goal. It should not be anymore ˋAlmost funded´. I started reading John Peckham two months ago. His books are scholarly and I needed some time to get used to the style, but now I am fine. I have all his books, articles and videos. I find his books very relevant. One issue he looks at is, if God is all powerful and loving why there is so much evil in the world. He coins the term ˋrules of engagementˋ and explains the existence of evil with the cosmic conflict between God and satan in the center of which is God‘s character. Have not read anything better on this. Another one is free will vs. determinism. There is a book devoted to the divine attributes, the type of love God has toward the creation, etc. A book on prayer is coming next, if God is omnipotent why he needs to hear us. He looks most of the things trough the prism of the cosmic conflict, that in my opinion is the only right way. John looks always first at the different models that already exist and then makes his own research through the canon of the Bible. I am looking for this book as well. In my opinion he is the best SDA Theologian currently.Stoyan Dimitrov
3/25/2024
Glenn Latuni
3/25/2024
EDEMER SUBITO
3/24/2024
Obed Matus
11/3/2023
I have all of John Peckham’s books available on Logos. He is an excellent writer and I enjoy reading his books. I encourage you to pre-order this book so that it’s available soon.
