Thoennes, K. Erik. Godly Jealousy: a Theology of Intolerant Love. Scotland: Christian Focus, 2005. Print.Fellow blogger Chris Power bought me this book at T4G. I hope to post some blogs as I read through it.
Here is a start:
"God's jealousy for his own glory is his inherent jealousy that desires that his glory be acknowledged and proclaimed.
God's jealousy is more than a passing mood; it springs from his innate character and is the foundation of all godly jealousy. It is one of the enduring characteristics that make up his communicable attributes. It is with jealousy that God always responds to the abrogation of his exclusive right to be acknowledged as the only true God. Gos 'will admit no derogation from his majesty.' God demands that his people recognize his exclusive claims on them (Deut. 6:13-15). When God is jealous, it means that he 'continually seeks to protect his own honor.' It is not only the emotion that leads to divine wrath, it is also the cause of God's loving pursuit of his rebellious people when they go astray." (22-23)
"It is not only the emotion that leads to divine wrath, it is also the cause of God's loving pursuit of his rebellious people when they go astray."
ReplyDeleteInteresting how one emotion leads to two seemingly opposite responses. Good post buddy.
I need one of those; A friend that would buy me books that is. Chris, I think you and I need to be friends!
ReplyDeleteLol sounds good
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