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An encounter with the holiness of God is always a traumatic experience. Throughout Scripture, when people encounter God, they tremble before Him. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul describes what happened to Isaiah in response to his vision and demonstrates how it fits within the biblical pattern of human reactions to the
presence of God.
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View all- 1The Importance of HolinessHoliness is at the core of God's being. When Isaiah saw a vision of God, the seraphim around the throne called out, "Holy, holy, holy," proclaiming this all-important attribute of God's character. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul explores the essential importance of holiness as a quality uniquely attributable to God.
- 2The Trauma of HolinessAn encounter with the holiness of God is always a traumatic experience. Throughout Scripture, when people encounter God, they tremble before Him. In this lesson, Dr. Sproul describes what happened to Isaiah in response to his vision and demonstrates how it fits within the biblical pattern of human reactions to the presence of God.
- 3The Insanity of LutherMartin Luther wrestled with God's holiness and man's sinfulness to the extent that it drove him to despair. This struggle caused him to even cry out: "Love God? Sometimes I hate him." In this lecture, Dr. Sproul recounts Luther's struggle and explains how sinful people can stand in the presence of a holy God—only through a righteousness that He provides in Jesus Christ.
- 4The Meaning of HolinessWe understand what people have experienced in the presence of a holy God, but we may not be able to define the term "holy" or the concept of holiness as it is used in Scripture. In this lecture, Dr. Sproul defines the word "holy" in order that we might see the necessity of holiness in our own lives, especially as it relates to how we use God's name.
- 5The Holiness of ChristDuring His earthly ministry, those who followed Jesus reacted in fear in His presence. This is displayed in the disciples' reaction to His calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee as they marveled, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" In this lecture, Dr. Sproul explains why it is that Jesus' closest companions could fear Him and yet could do nothing else but follow Him.
- 6Holiness and JusticeThe concept of cruel and unusual punishment should be familiar to Americans because of the Constitution of the United States. Man is not perfectly just, so we need protections against cruel and unusual punishment. This is not the case with God. He alone is perfectly just. In this lecture, Dr. Sproul helps us appreciate God's holiness through His judgments, showing us how God is just but merciful.
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