RC Sproul | CLV | 224 pages | €7.90
The book "The Holiness of God" addresses a central theme of the Bible: God's nature and His holiness. Theologian, preacher, and Bible teacher R.C. Sproul demonstrates that holiness is not merely one aspect of God, but rather constitutes His entire being.
In several chapters, the author guides the reader through various biblical texts, with a particular focus on the prophet Isaiah's vision of his calling. He points out how people in the Bible reacted to encountering God's holiness. It becomes clear that holiness awakens reverence, reveals one's own sinfulness, and points people to God's grace.
This book makes one thing clear: "When we understand God's holiness, we grasp for the first time who we truly are." Sproul connects the Word of God with examples from history and the present day. The writing style is clear, at times challenging, but remains understandable and easy to follow.
"The Holiness of God" by RC Sproul is particularly suitable for readers who wish to explore the biblical foundations of God's nature, as well as for Christians who want to deepen their understanding of God and better comprehend the meaning of holiness in the life of faith.
Daniel Neumann
Municipality of Zweibrücken