Angels (Sys Theo #17)

Angels are the topic of interest for lesson #17 in Systematic Theology. Subject matter includes their existence, nature, abode, organization, and classification, in addition to a biblical list of facts concerning them. Angels are also considered in relation to God's sovereignty and prayer, with a consideration of the belief in guardian angels. Finally, angels are considered in relation to the Lord Jesus Christ, including the enigmatic Angel of the Lord.

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Prayer (Sys Theo #16)

Prayer is reflected upon from a theological perspective in the latest class from my Systematic Theology course. The mediatorial work of Christ in relation to prayer is considered first. Then, prayer is considered in the light of God's absolute sovereignty. This is followed by some reflections on the biblical data concerning the prayer life of the apostle Paul, including his "unanswered" prayer regarding his "thorn in the flesh." Biblical reasons for "unanswered" prayer are enumerated, followed by some concluding reflections on the relational character of prayer.

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Evil (Sys Theo #15)

Evil, pain, and suffering are the focus of this lesson in the Systematic Theology series. The concept of theodicy seeks to resolve how it is that these exist in a world created by an almighty and good creator.  Evil is considered in terms of the typical categories of moral and natural evil, and how these are related to moral freedom, divine sovereignty, a cruciform design in creation, and the crucifixion. The class concludes with reflection on the redemptive purposes of evil, pain, and suffering in the light of divinely revealed ultimate purposes.

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