Dust to Glory: An Overview of the Bible with R.C. Sproul(2011)

The Intertestamental Period

When you turn the page from the end of the Old Testament to the beginning of the New, you’ve crossed a gap of about four centuries. This period was a fascinating one as figures like Aristotle and Alexander the Great made their mark on civilization. It was during these same years that the Jews endured severe persecution, leading them to long for God’s promised Messiah. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows how the intertestamental period set the stage for the arrival of Jesus Christ.

John the Baptist

For four hundred years, the prophets in Israel had been silent. Then suddenly, a man emerged from the wilderness, announcing the arrival of the kingdom of God. John the Baptist revived the prophetic ministry of Elijah by calling the Hebrews to repent of their sins. He also fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy of a forerunner who would prepare God’s people for the long-awaited Messiah. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains the significant role that John the Baptist played at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

The Birth of Jesus

The Early Years of Jesus' Life

The Baptism & Temptation of Jesus

Jesus' Inaugural Address & Public Ministry

The Teaching of Jesus: Parables

Interpreting Parables

The Miracles of Jesus

The Caesarea-Philippi Confession

The Transfiguration

The Triumphal Entry

The Cross

The Resurrection

The Ascension

Pentecost

The Expansion of the Church

The Conversion of Paul

Romans

I & II Corinthians

Prison Epistles

I & II Timothy

Hebrews

General Epistles

Introduction to Revelation

The Christ of Revelation

Creation

By the sheer power of His commanding voice, the eternal God brought the universe into being. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul begins his overview of the Bible by examining the first chapter of Genesis and its account of creation. These verses show that since the world is not a cosmic accident, neither are we. There is a purpose for creation, and we have a place in it.

The Image of God in Man

Who are you, and what is the meaning of your life? The answer to these questions won’t be complete until you address where you came from. Many people today believe life has no ultimate meaning because they claim the human race came into existence by chance. But the Bible presents a different picture. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul teaches that mankind was purposefully created by God to display His character and glory in the world.

The Fall

When God completed His creation of the world, He declared it “very good” (Gen. 1:31). But as we look around today, it’s clear that something has gone terribly wrong. Tempted by Satan to reject the authority of God’s Word, Adam and Eve sinned and plunged a perfect creation into ruin. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul investigates humanity’s fall into sin and points us toward our only hope of reconciliation with our holy Creator.

Covenant with Abraham

Some people have a hard time believing the promises made by Jesus because they were spoken about 2,000 years ago. But it’s important to remember that the birth of Christ itself fulfilled a promise made by God two millennia earlier. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces us to a man named Abraham and to the covenant God made with him, showing that the Lord always keeps His promises and is never late in fulfilling them.

The Patriarchal Blessing

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Moses & the Exodus

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The Passover

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The Giving of the Law

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The Tabernacle

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Aaron & the Priesthood

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Old Testament Sacrificial System

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Joshua & the Conquest of Canaan

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The Cycle of Judges

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The Monarchy

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David

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Solomon & the Temple

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The Divided Kingdom

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Elijah

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Isaiah

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Jeremiah

The Exile

Ezekiel

Daniel

Ezra & Nehemiah

Amos & Hosea

Joel, Micah, & Habakkuk

Characteristics of Wisdom Literature

Psalms

Ecclesiastes