Theologians today are more favorable than formerly to the idea that God has feelings. But what does it actually feel like to be God? Many writers today stray far from Scripture when they take up such questions, but John Piper stays close to the text, thus presenting a cogent and profound analysis. I'm pleased to recommend it for college and seminary classes on the doctrine of God, and for everybody's meditation.
-John M. Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando

he Pleasures of God brings refreshment to the soul of Christians. Though we usually understand pleasure in terms of our personal lives, John Piper shows us the source, goal, and end of all pleasures. He shines the spotlight on God's pleasure in His own "being" and God's pleasure in the Christian's response to Him. This is the source of all pleasure.
-R. C. Sproul, President, Ligonier Ministries; Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology & Apologetics, Knox Theological Seminary

The Pleasures of God is one of the best books on the doctrine of God I have read. It is not dry theology as the word "doctrine" often infers, but a heart-warming, mind-challenging, God-glorifying study of what gives God pleasure. Any seminary or college that wants to produce God-centered graduates should include this book somewhere in its curriculum.
-Jerry Bridges, The Navigators. Author and Lecturer

The Pleasures of God was a thought-gripping challenge to godliness when it was first published. Now reworked slightly, expanded carefully, and sharpened in its use of the Scriptures, it is an even stronger book. Its message—that the joy of life begins when we begin with God—is perennial, the intense piety of its high Calvinism a tonic.
-Mark A. Noll, McManis Chair of Christian Thought, Wheaton College

I have found The Pleasures of God to be a challenging and thought-provoking text that I regularly require for seminary students in an advanced theology class on the doctrine of God. It contains profound doctrinal reflection coupled with lively writing and penetrating application to the human heart. I recommend it highly!
-Wayne Grudem, Research Professor of Theology and Bible, Phoenix Seminary