God Quote by D. A. Carson
“To God on whom we rely knows what suffering is all about- not merely in the way that God knows everything, but by experience.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Suffering of God, D. A. Carson, 2005
God understands suffering through personal experience, not merely omniscience, offering empathy and solidarity.
In simple terms: God knows suffering because He experienced it.
Key Takeaway
Seek compassion rooted in shared experience.
Themes
theity
divine empathy
human suffering
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- grief support
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
theodicy
incarnation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal experience shape empathy?
- Can divine empathy fully bridge human suffering?
A Different Perspective
Human pain may still feel alienated despite divine empathy.
