A life-changing experience of the majesty of God led to a new understanding of the character of God the Father, shifting focus from personal salvation to the transcendent power and otherness of God, and a lifelong pursuit of the holiness of God. [... more]

God's holiness is a defining characteristic that sets Him apart from humanity. He is unfailingly good, faithful, and gracious, opposing evil and refining us to His holiness. Understanding God's character is essential to knowing Him as He truly is, rather than creating Him in our image. [... more]

R.C. Sproul recounts his life-changing conversion experience, where he gained a new understanding of God the Father's character and holiness, leading him to pursue a deeper understanding of God's nature and majesty. [... more]

The Bible portrays God as holy, set apart, and completely other from humanity. His person invokes awe and is the definition of what is good, beautiful, and right. God's holiness is not just a characteristic, but a fundamental aspect of His nature, making Him unfailingly good, faithful, and opposed to evil. [... more]

The holiness of God is a concept that sets Him apart from humanity, making Him a holy and distinct being. This otherness implies our perspective in the context of weakness and imperfection, and it's essential for understanding God's goodness, beauty, and rightness. The Bible teaches that God's principles and precepts proceed from His person, and His holiness is the foundation for our obedience as Christians. [... more]

God's holiness is the opposite of what is common, and treating him as ordinary can lead to a lack of reverence and respect. In Isaiah 48, God speaks to the people of Israel, challenging them to remember their covenant with him and to view him as the holy, set-apart God that he is. [... more]

God's Holiness is a daunting concept, yet it's His most noted attribute. Understanding its meaning as separation and apartness is crucial, and it's what makes God utterly unique. When we encounter God's holiness, we're reminded of our own unholiness, and it's a theme throughout scripture, from Isaiah to Job. [... more]

The Christian walk requires balance, and God provides others in our lives to help us stay straight. The idea of twins and balance is explored in the context of the Bible, highlighting the importance of considering others and being nourished by God's love. [... more]

The concept of God's transcendence and immanence poses a challenge for meaningful communication. Classical apologetics, as discussed by Dr. R.C. Sproul, explores the idea that God's language is not limited by human understanding, but rather, it is infused with meaning through creation and Scripture. The analogia entis, or analogy of being, is a concept that allows for a deeper understanding of God's goodness and power, despite the differences between human and divine experiences. [... more]

Theologians have long grappled with the concept of God's transcendence and how it affects human language and understanding. R.C. Sproul explores the idea that God's holiness and otherness make it difficult for humans to communicate with Him, but that He has given us language and infused it with meaning to facilitate communication. He discusses the concept of analogia entis and how it allows us to understand God's goodness and other attributes in a way that is meaningful, despite our limitations. [... more]