Books: Bible and Theology


God's Wrath Postponed by David M Turner presents a compelling theological framework that reconciles the tension between biblical passages on election and universal salvation. The central thesis is that Christ's atonement not only secured spiritual salvation for the elect but also postponed God's immediate wrath on the physical world, saving all humanity and creation from destruction at that time. This "postponement" does not mean universal salvation in the eternal sense but rather a temporary reprieve, allowing for the gathering of the elect and the eventual fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.
The book critiques existing theological systems—Universalism, Strict Calvinism, Arminianism, and Moderate Calvinism—for failing to fully harmonize the universal and particular aspects of Christ's atonement. Instead, Turner proposes a "cosmological salvation," where Christ's death had both spiritual and physical implications. Spiritually, it secured salvation for the elect; physically, it averted God's immediate judgment on the world, preserving creation for a future restoration.
Key biblical themes such as deliverance, atonement, propitiation, redemption, and reconciliation are explored to support this thesis. Turner examines universal passages (e.g., Colossians 1:19-20, 1 Timothy 4:9-10, 1 John 2:2) to show that Christ's work had a literal, cosmic impact. He also draws on Old Testament patterns of salvation (e.g., Noah, Lot, Joseph, Moses) to illustrate how God often saves many to preserve a few.
The book concludes by emphasizing the balance between God's wrath and love. While Christ's atonement postponed judgment, it also highlighted humanity's debt to Him. Only those who acknowledge Christ's sacrifice will be saved from future wrath, while those who reject Him remain under condemnation. God's Wrath Postponed offers a fresh perspective that respects the integrity of Scripture, providing a coherent explanation for the universal and particular aspects of Christ's atonement.


The Cosmic Christ was written to expand and complement God's Wrath Postponed. In this profound exploration of Christian theology, The Cosmic Christ presents a vision of salvation that extends far beyond individual redemption to encompass the entire created order. Drawing from Scripture, church tradition, and contemporary theological insights, this work reveals Christ not merely as the savior of human souls, but as the redeemer of the cosmos itself.
The book examines how Christ's incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection establish a new relationship between God and all creation—from subatomic particles to galactic systems, from ecological relationships to human cultures. Through seven carefully crafted chapters, readers discover how the biblical narrative portrays Christ as the Logos through whom all things were made and in whom all things find their ultimate fulfillment.
The Cosmic Christ offers a theological framework that integrates creation and redemption, challenges readers to embrace an incarnational spirituality, and calls us to participate in Christ's ongoing work of cosmic renewal. This perspective transforms our understanding of environmental stewardship, social justice, scientific exploration, and artistic creation—inviting us to see all dimensions of existence as caught up in God's redemptive purpose.
For scholars, pastors, students, and thoughtful Christians seeking a more expansive understanding of Christ's redemptive work, this book provides a compelling vision of salvation that is truly cosmic in scope.


The Cosmic Pause is a Complementary book expanding upon both God's Wrath Postponed and The Cosmic Christ.
In an age marked by defiance, violence, and spiritual rebellion, the continued order and beauty of the cosmos seem almost inexplicable—unless one understands the cross. In this provocative and biblically grounded work, David M. Turner explores how the death of Christ not only satisfied divine wrath but postponed its full outpouring upon the world.
The Cosmic Pause presents a compelling theological and exegetical case that the propitiation achieved at Calvary introduced a divine delay—a cosmic stay of execution. Rather than eliminate wrath, the cross restrained it, giving way to a Church Age marked by mission, mercy, and mounting urgency.
Blending insights from dispensational theology, biblical exegesis, and eschatological hope, this book reconsiders New Testament "universal" language in light of God’s forbearance. The result is a rich and sobering vision: we are not living in a world forgotten by God, but in a world preserved—for now.


The Fourth book, Complementing God's Wrath Postponed, The Cosmic Christ, and The Cosmic Pause. Beyond The Veil explores the profound and transformative impact of Christ's sacrifice on the cosmos, unraveling the mystery of the intersection between heaven and earth.
Delving into the roles of the Father, Son, and Spirit in the cosmic narrative of redemption, it highlights the divine fellowship preserved through atonement and the glory shared within the Godhead. Readers will discover the unique position of humans as cosmic priests in a restored creation and the church's role as a cosmic witness to redemption.
Through examinations of biblical texts, such as Romans 8, the book sheds light on creation's groaning and the imminent liberation of the material universe. Moreover, it discusses the dynamic changes in angelic ministry following the cross, the disarming of cosmic powers, and the ultimate scope of redemption that leaves nothing untouched by Christ's work.
By revealing the eternal significance of these events, this book invites readers to understand the full extent of redemption's impact on all spiritual forces and the transformation of the universe through atonement.