
Against the Darkness
The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons
Graham A. Cole(Author)
Crossway Books (Publisher)
Published on 12. November 2019
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-4335-3315-0 (ISBN)
Description
Many Christians live as though they are effectively alone. However, there is another realm of intelligent life that plays a role in the world-angelic beings. This book explores the doctrine of angels and demons, answering key questions about their nature and the implications for Christians' beliefs and behavior, helping readers see their place in the larger biblical plotline that includes supernatural beings. An understanding of the reality of angels and demons encourages believers to be vigilant in the light of spiritual warfare and to be confident in Christ's victory on the cross.
Explores angels, Satan, and demons from biblical, systematic, and historical perspectives
Answers pressing questions about what to believe about angels and demons, and how to live in light of what the Bible says about spiritual warfare
Points to the necessity of Christ's victory on the cross as overcoming the demons in rebellion against their Creator
Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series
Explores angels, Satan, and demons from biblical, systematic, and historical perspectives
Answers pressing questions about what to believe about angels and demons, and how to live in light of what the Bible says about spiritual warfare
Points to the necessity of Christ's victory on the cross as overcoming the demons in rebellion against their Creator
Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Dimensions
Height: 158 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
496 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-3315-0 (9781433533150)
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11/2019
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Persons
Graham A. Cole (ThD, Australian College of Theology) is emeritus dean and emeritus professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. An ordained Anglican minister, he has served in two parishes and was formerly the principal of Ridley College. Graham lives in Australia with his wife, Jules.
Content
Series Introduction
Preface
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Angels, Their Kinds, and Heavenly Activity
Excursus: The Nature of Spirit
3. Angels, Their Activity on Earth with Individuals and Nations
Excursus: Angelophany
4. Satan, the Malevolent Spoiler
5. Demons, the Devil's Entourage
Excursus: Genesis 6:1-4 and the Methodological Question
6. Jesus, Christus Victor
7. Spiritual Warfare
Excursus: How to Test the Spirits
8. The Destiny of the Darkness and the Victory of the Light
Excursus: The Archangel Michael and the Man of Lawlessness
9. Conclusion
Appendix 1: The Creation Manifold
Appendix 2: Angels, Iblis and Jinn in Islam
Appendix 3: Creeds, Articles of Faith, Catechisms, and Confessions
Further Reading
Glossary
Scripture Index
General Index
Preface
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Angels, Their Kinds, and Heavenly Activity
Excursus: The Nature of Spirit
3. Angels, Their Activity on Earth with Individuals and Nations
Excursus: Angelophany
4. Satan, the Malevolent Spoiler
5. Demons, the Devil's Entourage
Excursus: Genesis 6:1-4 and the Methodological Question
6. Jesus, Christus Victor
7. Spiritual Warfare
Excursus: How to Test the Spirits
8. The Destiny of the Darkness and the Victory of the Light
Excursus: The Archangel Michael and the Man of Lawlessness
9. Conclusion
Appendix 1: The Creation Manifold
Appendix 2: Angels, Iblis and Jinn in Islam
Appendix 3: Creeds, Articles of Faith, Catechisms, and Confessions
Further Reading
Glossary
Scripture Index
General Index