One Page Access to Resources

All audio and teaching notes resources for nearly all of the topical and course webpages on my blog can now be accessed via a single link per topic or course. Simply scroll to the bottom of the Resources section on any of my topic or course pages, and there will be a link that will take you to a folder that contains all of the audio and notes files for that particular topic or course. This should make it easier to do multiple downloads.

Satan & Demons (Sys Theo #18)

Satan & demons (or fallen angels) are the subject matter of lesson 18 of the Systematic Theology course. Topics covered include: their origin, the nature & timing of their fall, the enigmatic "sons of God" in Genesis 6, Satan's leadership, the nature & extent of the evil angels' activity, spiritual warfare, demonization, and their ultimate doom.

Audio and notes are available on the Systematic Theology page, the link to which is located in the upper right column of this page.

This lesson completes Semester One of the course. Semester Two will begin in January, 2014, and will cover the broad categories of Humanity, Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

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.

Audio and notes are available at the Systematic Theology page, which can be accessed by the link in the upper right column of this page.

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.

Audio and notes are available here, or via the link in the upper right column of this page.

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.

Audio and notes are available here, or via the link in the upper right column.