Historians and theologians have long recognized that at the heart of the
sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation were five declarations, often
referred to as the "solas" sola scriptura, solus Christus, sola
gratia, sola fide, and soli Deo gloria. These five statements
summarize much of what the Reformation was about, and they distinguish
Protestantism from other expressions of the Christian faith. Protestants
place ultimate and final authority in the Scriptures, acknowledge the
work of Christ alone as sufficient for redemption, recognize that
salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, and seek to do all
things for God's glory.
In God's Glory Alone Video Lectures, together with accompanying book
God's Glory Alone, renowned scholar David VanDrunen teaches through
the historical and biblical roots of the idea that all glory belongs to
God alone. Lessons examine the development of this theme in the
Reformation, in subsequent Reformed theology and confessions, and in
contemporary theologians who continue to be inspired by the conviction
that all glory belongs to God. VanDrunen illustrates the biblical story
of God's glory, beginning with the pillar of cloud and fire revealed to
Israel, continuing through the incarnation, death, and exaltation of the
Lord Jesus Christ, and culminating in Christ's Second Coming and the
glorification of his people. In light of these wonderful biblical
themes, each session addresses several of today's great cultural
challenges and temptations--such as distraction and narcissism--and
reflects on how commitment to God's glory alone fortifies us to live
godly lives in this present evil age.
Session Titles and Runtimes:
1 - Soli Deo Gloria Among the Reformation Solas (16 min)
2- The Glorious God, Glorified Through Us: Soli Deo Gloria in Reformed
Theology (18 min)
3 - In the Cloud: God's Glory Made Visible, Part 1 (18 min)
4 - In the Cloud: God's Glory Made Visible, Part 2 (16 min)
5 - The Brightness of His Father's Glory: The Glory of God Incarnate,
Part 1 (16 min)
6 - The Brightness of His Father's Glory: The Glory of God Incarnate,
Part 2 (19 min)
7 - The Glory of Christ in the Glorification of His People, Part 1 (19
min)
8 - The Glory of Christ in the Glorification of His People, Part 2 (18
min)
9 - Prayer and Worship in an Age of Distraction, Part 1 (20 min)
10 - Prayer and Worship in an Age of Distraction, Part 2 (18 min)
11 - The Fear of the Lord in an Age of Narcissism, Part 1 (17 min)
12 - The Fear of the Lord in an Age of Narcissism, Part 2 (19 min)
13 - Glorifying God in an Age That Is Passing, Part 1 (19 min)
14 - Glorifying God in an Age That Is Passing, Part 2 (18 min)
