Theology
The Holiness of God
by R.C. Sproul
Synopsis
R.C. Sproul considered The Holiness of God his most important work, and for good reason. The book takes readers into the presence of a God who is utterly set apart — wholly other — and shows how this single attribute shapes everything else we can say about Him. Sproul begins with Isaiah's vision of God in the temple, then traces the theme of holiness through Scripture: from the terror of Sinai, to the consuming fire of Nadab and Abihu, to the moment Uzzah touched the ark, to the cross of Christ. Along the way, he addresses our natural hostility toward a holy God, the trauma of discovering our own sinfulness, and the breathtaking reality that this same holy God justifies the ungodly. The result is a book that produces both reverent fear and overwhelming gratitude.
Who Should Read This?
Anyone who senses that modern Christianity has lost its awe of God. This book is foundational for new believers, a powerful refresher for seasoned Christians, and indispensable for anyone in ministry. If you only read one book on the character of God, make it this one.