1.      The Proposition (11/6/2011)

a.       The proposed “problem” of evil

b.      Definition of evil

c.       Categories of evil

d.      The atheistic objection

e.       The biblical refutation

f.        The missing dimension

                                                               i.      Evil is not absolute

                                                             ii.      Its temporary permission is a mercy to sinners

2.            The Presupposition (11/13/2011)

a.       Pre-commitment to biblical authority

b.      Presupposition of innocence (“Innocence Fallacy”)

                                                               i.      Understanding natural evil

                                                             ii.      Moral purposes in amoral evil

3.            The Power of Perspective  (11/20/2011)

a.       Sovereignty and suffering (A survey of the book of Job)

b.      The majesty of God

c.       The function of faith

4.            The Philosophical Challenge  (11/27/2011)

a.       Holiness and goodness of God

b.      Unholiness of evil

c.       Compatiblism: Sovereignty of the Creator and Responsibility of the Created

d.      “Mutually Exclusive Morality Fallacy”

5.            The Proposed Defenses  (12/4/2011 & 12/11/2011)

a.       Introduction to “theodicy”

b.      Difficult texts

c.       Inadequate responses

6.            The Providence  (January of 2011)

a.       Origin and providence of evil

                                                               i.      The tree of the knowledge of good and evil

                                                             ii.      Purposes, priorities, and plans

b.      Biblical  inferences for theodicy

c.       The only rational solution

d.      Glory, wisdom, and worship

7.            The Pain and Provision  (January of 2012)

a.       Acknowledging the pain

b.      Proper responses to evil

                                                               i.      Personally

                                                             ii.      Corporately

c.       Ministering to those who suffer

d.      Faith, service, and praise