Christians should be optimistic about the past, present, and future; the Church cannot be defeated; Christ defeated the death of all creation on our behalf

The holy and wise God has always dealt with man in a way of covenant; covenant theology briefly explained; a survey of various Biblical covenants.

In the beginning, God had the end in mind; a look at the eschaton; a look at Eden; all things reconciled in Christ

The forgiveness of God; God lifts the debt of sin off of the sinner; our debt placed on Christ

The local church is the body of Christ; the local church exists to manifest the wisdom of God on the earth; the local church is God's eternal plan

The goodness of God; the veracity of God; exposition of Psalm 119:68

The long-suffering and patience of God; God's power over His justice; God's patience means salvation for men

We all come to scripture with presuppositions; we must be sure our presuppositions are correct; we must read the Bible as a Christological book; the scriptures teach about Christ

The mercy of God; God's disposition of pity toward miserable creatures; a general mercy over all; special mercy in salvation

Introduction to the Olivet Discourse; general and specific context; discerning Christ's intentions; Christ's care for His disciples