Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson The Anger of Jesus
5 snips
Aug 15, 2025 Explore the depths of Jesus' emotions as love and anger intertwine. Discover how His tears for Lazarus reveal a divine compassion coupled with righteous indignation towards sin's destruction. The conversation highlights Christ's perfect anger as a reflection of His devotion to humanity, showcasing the complexities of His emotional landscape.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Warfield On Jesus' Emotions
- Ferguson points listeners to Benjamin B. Warfield's essay on the emotional life of Jesus.
- Warfield's reading brings attention to an often-overlooked dimension: Jesus' indignation and holy rage.
Anger Alongside Compassion
- Sinclair B. Ferguson highlights Jesus' compassion but emphasizes his anger and indignation in Mark's Gospel.
- Jesus' anger at the grave of Lazarus reveals a holy rage against death and evil that accompanies his love.
Righteous Hatred Targets Evil
- Ferguson argues Jesus' rage targeted Satan, death, and the deception of Adam and Eve.
- That righteous hatred undergirds his mission to destroy the works of the devil and free us from death's grip.