The influence of the theology of John Calvin upon the church since the Reformation has elevated his work to an authoritative status among theologians that is second to none. However, when one comes to inquire about eschatological questions in Calvin's Institutes, the surprise is to find only one brief chapter devoted to the final resurrection and general eschatology.

That is not to say that Calvin was not concerned about the doctrine of last things, for in Calvin's presentation we do not find eschatology completely summed up at one point. Instead this point of doctrine is developed through his expounding on the creed and his exegesis of Scripture, which becomes a progressive witness to the Christ who finishes His saving work and whose actions form, in the last resort, one unique event.

In the movie National Treasure, the characters are driven by a desire to find a treasure so vast, so rich, and also so elusive that it has taken over their lives for years. As they pursue this hidden treasure they must use all their understanding and education to solve numerous clues and riddles, each one bringing them one step closer to the prize. With each stage of discovery their zeal and commitment becomes all the more intense, taking over their whole lives.