Description
Book SynopsisRenowned scholar David VanDrunen tracks the historical and biblical roots of the idea that all glory belongs exclusively to God. God''s Glory Alone is a beautiful reflection on how commitment to God''s glory alone fortifies us to live godly lives in this present age.
Reinvigorating one of the five great declarations of the Reformation—soli Deo gloria—VanDrunen:
- Examines 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.
- Turns to 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.
- Addresses several of today''s great cultural challenges and tem
Table of Contents
Each volume will be structured into three parts and will be approximately 70,000-80,000 words in length. 1. Sola______ in historical perspective. Part 1 of each volume seeks to take the reader back to the sixteenth century, providing the reader with the historical background to the sola in focus. 2. Sola______ in biblical and theological perspective. Part 2 moves from the historical to the biblical, seeking to defend the sola in focus both biblically and theologically. 3. Sola______ in light of contemporary challenges. Part 3 addresses new challenges to the sola in focus. The purpose of this final section is not merely to answer contemporary challenges, but to show the relevancy of Reformation theology today.
