Emotions of God - Print

Emotions of God: Making Sense of a God Who Hates, Weeps, and Loves

David T. Lamb

A profound exploration of God's emotions—hatred, weeping, love, and more—revealing a deeper understanding of God's nature through Scripture.

Gain fresh insight into:

• How the Bible portrays God’s emotions and what they reveal about His character
• Theological implications of God's anger, sorrow, joy, compassion, and love
• Understanding how God’s emotions relate to His justice, mercy, and faithfulness
• Bridging the gap between divine transcendence and personal relationship
• Practical applications for faith, worship, and pastoral care
• Engaging biblical scholarship that is accessible for clergy, students, and lay readers
• A framework for grappling with difficult questions about God's emotional responses

Features

• An in-depth study of God’s emotions throughout the Old and New Testaments
• Written by respected biblical scholar David T. Lamb
• Accessible explanations of complex theological concepts
• Reflection questions and practical applications for personal study and group discussion
• Ideal for pastors, worship leaders, students, and spiritually curious readers

Paperback, 224pp
ISBN: 9781514000106
2.01 cms H x 21.41 cms L x 13.79 cms W (0.27 kgs)
IVP Books (2022)

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Description

Emotions of God: Making Sense of a God Who Hates, Weeps, and Loves by David T. Lamb delves into one of the most perplexing and fascinating aspects of the divine nature: God's emotions. Throughout Scripture, God is depicted as experiencing a wide range of emotions, from anger and sorrow to joy and compassion.

But what do these emotions mean? And how do they shape our understanding of who God is?

David T. Lamb, a respected biblical scholar and professor, offers readers a clear, accessible, and thought-provoking examination of God’s emotions as described in the Bible.

By carefully exploring key passages and theological themes, Lamb demonstrates that God’s emotions are not contradictory or capricious, but rather reflect His justice, mercy, and relational engagement with humanity.

With engaging language and practical applications, this book invites readers to consider how understanding God’s emotions can enrich their own faith, worship, and pastoral care.

Whether you are a pastor, student, or spiritually curious reader, Emotions of God offers valuable insights into how God’s emotions reveal His deepest concerns and desires for the world.

About the Author

David T. Lamb is a professor of Old Testament at Missio Seminary in Philadelphia. He has written extensively on the character of God, the Old Testament, and how Scripture addresses challenging theological questions. His engaging style and deep commitment to accessible scholarship have made his works popular among both academic and general audiences.

Contents

• Introduction: Why Talk About God's Emotions?
• God’s Anger: Justice and Compassion
• God’s Joy: Delight and Celebration
• God’s Grief: Weeping Over Humanity
• God’s Love: Sacrificial and Unconditional
• God’s Hatred: Righteous Indignation Against Evil
• God’s Compassion: Mercy and Patience
• Living in Light of God’s Emotions
• Conclusion: Embracing a Relational God