The Holiness of God - R.C. Sproul
The Trauma of Holiness - E.2 - The Holiness of God - R.C. Sproul
Episode 2
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31m
An encounter with the holiness of God is always a traumatic experience. The Scriptures record events when men were allowed to see something of the holiness of God. Their response was always despair because they were forced to see their own sinfulness. This experience is positive, however, because it helps us to understand more adequately who God is, and to realize that our standing before Him is based on His grace rather than our merit.
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