The Holiness of God

Central to God’s character is the quality of holiness. Yet most people struggle to define what God’s holiness precisely is. Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because people don’t quite know what to do with words like “awe” or “fear.”

R. C. Sproul, in this classic theological work, puts the holiness of God in its proper and central place in the Christian life. Drawing from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, he paints an awe-inspiring vision of God that encourages Christians to become holy just as God is holy. With depth and eloquence, this timely book addresses what Sproul calls the “trauma of holiness,” how we reconcile God’s justice with his love, and how to know if we are moving forward in our pursuit of righteousness.

Once you encounter the holiness of God, your life will never be the same.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Chapter 1: The Holy Grail
4. Chapter 2: Holy, Holy, Holy
5. Chapter 3: The Fearful Mystery
6. Chapter 4: The Trauma of Holiness
7. Chapter 5: The Insanity of Luther
8. Chapter 6: Holy Justice, Part 1
9. Chapter 6: Holy Justice, Part 2
10. Chapter 7: War and Peace with a Holy God
11. Chapter 8: Be Holy Because I Am Holy
12. Chapter 9: God in the Hands of Angry Sinners
13. Chapter 10: Looking beyond Shadows
14. Chapter 11: Holy Space and Holy Time
15. Closing Credits

R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."