The Emotions of Christ
In considering the emotions of our Lord Jesus, we are treading on holy ground. It is all too easy to jump to conclusions and make errors that, while unintentional, are still irreverent. This topic affects our understanding of the very...
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What Makes God Sing?
Heaven’s hymn book The Bible is filled with singing and songs. The creation of the universe was accompanied by a heavenly oratorio (Job 38:7). The earth was still relatively young when Lamech penned the earliest recorded pop song: a distasteful ditty...
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What Makes God Weep?
John 11:35 is the shortest verse in all of the Bible. It contains only two words, yet it is one of the most intriguing verses in all of Scripture. In this verse, we see a rare glimpse into the emotions...
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What Makes God Angry?
The wrath of a Lamb? We hear of the meek and lowly Jesus and conclude that anger is foreign to His character. Many view God as either a God of love or a God of anger. Centuries ago, God was seen...
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What Makes God Sick?
Tepid times again When John wrote to the assembly at Laodicea, it could not be called a Christ-centered assembly. It had been at one time (Col. 4:15) but now it was the only one of the seven assemblies in Revelation where...
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What Makes God Laugh?
The armies in heaven… followed Him Rev. 19:14 Many people have asked, “Does God laugh?” In reaction to the ironies of life, others suggest that God must have a sense of humor. Both statements might mask other questions: Does God have...
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What Makes God Sorry?
“Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow…” Lamentations 1:12 To read in Genesis 6:6, “And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart,” gives us...
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What Brings God Delight?
Rejoice with Me We are emotional creatures. We know how to love and hate, to rejoice and grieve. Our heart is part of God’s creative design, patterned after Himself. God, who can love and hate, rejoice and grieve, made us like...
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What Makes God Rejoice?
“The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works.” Psalm 104:31 The precise linguistic distinctions between joy and rejoicing is a matter this article will leave for others to detail. Nonetheless, it is fair...
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