The Holiness of God

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Summary: A must
Review: This book will open your eyes to the greatness of God like you have never seen Him before. Buy one for you and a friend.

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Summary: Lucid thought, great writing.
Review: This is a fabulous book. One of Sproul's best

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Summary: This Book Will Forever Change Your Life
Review: This is the best book that R.C. Sproul has written (and I have read dozens of his works). Sproul probes into the depths and riches of the Holiness of God, but he does so with great reverence, respect, and honor. His theology is very sound and his illustrations are excellent. Not only does Sproul portray the true character of God but he also describes what that means to us as Christians. This book will cause you to fall on your knees and cry out to a most Holy, Holy, Holy God. Some of the better chapters are two, "Holy, Holy, Holy" where Sproul delineates just how Holy God is and describes those people in the Bible who have encountered this great Holiness and how that has effected them (i.e. Isaiah crying out that he is "undone."). Another great chapter is "The Insanity of Luther." Here Sproul describes a man who was devoted to making himself holy and desiring to be purged of any sin that would cause him to stray from any form of purity and holiness. In this attempt to do the impossible, Luther is confronted with the only Holy, namely God. Then Sproul describes the changes that Luther went through upon the discovery of true holiness and justification before God (i.e. that this can be obtained ONLY through Christ's righteousness being imputed to us). Overall, this book is in my top twenty all-time favorite Christian works. If I were you I would buy many copies of this book, because you will probably wear them all out one by one as you continue to read this classic work through the years.

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Summary: Holy, Holy, Holy
Review: You many never sing the song "Holy, Holy, Holy" in the same way again. This book gives us a glimpse of the holiness of God. If you can get the audio tape series, listen to that as well. I have enjoyed many of RC Sproul's books and tapes. This book does not disappoint. With the angels, let us say "holy, holy, holy".

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Summary: Brilliant! A Modern Christian Classic!
Review: ~The Holiness of God~ expounds upon the overaching nature of God: his holiness. Are you fascinated by God's holiness or are you terrified? From his holiness emanates his love, but also his justice. God's justice is sometimes one of the most difficult things for many people to fathom. R.C. Sproul inquires into God's holiness with this articulate and trenchant book. Chapters such as the 'Insanity of Martin Luther' is book to itself. This chapter captures the spiritual struggles of the pious Luther who reckoned his good works profited nothing, and nothing save the unmerited grace of God could save him. I can identify with Luther's struggles and going through the "I am not that bad Gospel..." which is not the true Gospel that saves souls, salvation is all of grace through faith. The just shall live by faith. I admit to rereading this chapter several times. 'Be Holy for I am Holy' is a clarion call to righteousness on the part of the believer. Temptations may abound and the closer we grow in our relationship with God, the more apt Satan is to tempt us and lead us astray. Sproul offers prudent Scriptural exortation and a call to emulate Jesus Christ. A closing chapter entitled God in the Hands of an Angry Sinner, (no doubt a spin on Jonathan Edwards' famous sermon,) explores the righteous indignation of God reserved for sinners, and the depraved sinner's contempt for a holy God. He intertwines this with a message about the cleansing work of the Holy Spirit. In sum, this book is a profound exploration of the holiness of God from a Reformed Christian and Biblical perspective. I recommend reading and rereading this great Christian classic. This is highly recommended for Christians whereever they are on their Christian walk; it has something for every believer.