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This book shattered my selfish illusions and humbled me like never before with the Spirit of God. Highest recommendation! ( )

One of Sproul's best books. ( )

This is a "one sitting" book that kept me turning the pages until wee hours of the morning. Few authors possess the keen ability to help readers come into a grasp of the nature of God's holiness; but in this book Dr. Sproul (along with his wits and unique sense of humor) is able to poignantly do that, transporting the reader into the awesome presence of God.

We often hear many talk about how God is love, yet why do few ever speak of His holiness and justice? The Holiness of God reminds me yet again that my salvation (through Christ's propitiatory death) is an act of mercy and grace by God (not an obligation), since His absolute holiness demands only justice for my sins. Dr. Sproul helps readers dig deeper beneath a superficial surface of what it means that God is holy -- bringing us into a deeper understanding and love of who God is, a greater awe for His absolute holiness, and a state of reverence in worship. As Jonathan Edwards, the famous Reformed preacher, once wrote: "A true love of God must begin with a delight in his holiness, and not with a delight in any other attribute; for no other attribute is truly lovely without this."

One of my favorite chapters has an intriguing title: "The Trauma of Holiness." Why and how does holiness invoke trauma? Many other religions have invented god(s) who brought only comfort. Even Sigmund Freud espoused the theory that people invent "god(s)" to help them deal with scary things, to serve as a "crutch," so to speak. But in this book, Sproul draws a contrast by demonstrating how the one and only true God has certain characteristics distinct from those that would normally be attributed by the common man. Our true God possesses a uniqueness (an awesome "otherness"). When Jesus miraculously calmed the storm in the Sea of Galilee, the disciples felt uncomfortable and terrified (yes, terrified) upon realizing that they, in their sinfulness, were in the presence of the Holy One. What a contrast to popular man-made ideas of God invented only to bring comfort.

This book helps us better see the God who is -- who not only brings comfort in time of need, invokes adoration and praise, but also in whose Holy presence drives us to our knees in reverential worship. ( )

This is a very rich survey of the holiness of God. R.C. writes with passion about this weighty topic.

If you set your mind to understanding this book and your heart to worshiping the holy God it talks about, you will definately be changed.

I'd say this has to be the the best Sproul book I've read so far. ( )