Book Review of The Poison Cup, by R. C. Sproul

R. C. Sproul is well known for making difficult theological concepts understandable for the average layman. He has often said that a theologian does not understand the depths of a doctrine until he understands it well enough to explain it to a child. That is exactly what he has done in The Poison Cup.

Dr. Sproul begins his tale showing how man fell into the darkness of depravity after the perfect creation because of the fall. He then masterfully weaves the story of redemption as the prince of the realm comes to drink of The Poison Cup. R. C. Sproul paints a terrific yet beautiful picture of the emotions of the prince as the battle to keep him from the cup rages within. Finally he exemplifies how it takes the faith of a child to lead mankind out of the darkness and into the loving arms of the Saviour.

You will want to read this story to your children or grandchildren often, because of the way that R. C. Sproul relates the truths of scripture through this child's tale. Also, you will want to read through this story several times in order to discover which of the many sub-plot doctrines you missed the last time you read the story.

This tale is related in so simple a manner, your children will call for you to read and reread this story often. The doctrines related throughout the story are so glorious that you will gladly take up the task to do so. Getting theology right is such an important endeavor that you will not want to replace a deep study of scripture with children's literature, but as a recreational activity, the reading of these stories will reinforce the doctrines that you glean from your Bible study.

It is marvelous how R. C. Sproul has simplified the glorious truths of the Bible for layman and child alike. The Poison Cup is the kind of literature you will be glad you had in your library when your children begin to relate these Biblical truths to their lives.