What others say …
Love Theology is a profoundly accessible, insightful, and practically grounded exploration of the transformative power of placing God’s love at the very heart of theological thought. With compelling clarity, Hight reframes how we understand salvation, the significance of Christ’s death on the cross, the essence of God’s judgments, Christian ethics, and countless other facets of faith. I wholeheartedly recommend Love Theology to anyone yearning to be captivated and forever changed by the boundless, unfathomable love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ.
Greg Boyd
Senior Pastor, Woodland Hills Church, and author of “God Looks Like Jesus” (Herald, 2025)
In I John 4:8, we are told something stunningly profound about the fundamental nature of the eternal God: “God is love (agape).” Beginning with this breath-taking revelation on the opening page of the Introduction, Brian Hight’s “LOVE Theology” explores the implications of the radically other-oriented, self-sacrificial love of God. Chapter by chapter, the reader is offered the gift of having their own picture of God challenged by the powerful beauty of the true God – the God whose eternally consistent character is most clearly displayed in the cross-shaped love of Messiah Jesus.
Paul Rhodes Eddy
Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies, Bethel University
Teaching Pastor, Woodland Hills Church
“I have had the privilege of knowing Brian Hight for several years now. Throughout this time, he has consistently impressed me with his thoughtful and constructive approach to questioning and reevaluating perspectives.
In his book “LOVE Theology,” Brian offers a refreshing perspective on our understanding of God. By encouraging readers to reconsider their viewpoints through a different lens, he demonstrates how this shift can lead to a deeper and more profound appreciation of spiritual concepts.
I found Brian’s insights in “LOVE Theology” to be both enlightening and enriching. They offer a new, more beautiful perspective on our relationship with God. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to renew and deepen their spiritual understanding.”
Mike Wilson
Author of “God is Better Than We Think”
Since the fall, humanity has wrestled with how we see God—and therefore ourselves, one another, and reality itself. Brian Hight invites us back to the plumb line: God is Love. From that unyielding center, he shows how seeing God through the lens of Love transforms our theology and our everyday walk.
This ambitious work does not disappoint. With intelligence, pastoral care, and theological excellence, Brian tackles salvation, the meaning of the cross, God as Judge and Corrector, the mystery of divine paradox, and the practicalities of living out our faith. He does not shy away from the tricky subjects; he meets them head-on with clarity and compassion.
The result is refreshing, healing, and transformational. Readers will find themselves re-examining long-held assumptions and encountering the life-giving breath of a God whose very nature is Love. If you’re hungry to see God’s heart more clearly—and to let that vision reframe everything—this book is a beautiful invitation.
Catherine Toon MD
Author of “Marked by Love” | Speaker | Podcaster | Coach
Brian Hight’s LOVE Theology is a beautiful echo of the heartbeat I’ve been awakening to—union, inclusion, and the unrelenting goodness of God. With disarming clarity, he reminds us, “Anything we see in the Bible that doesn’t look like Jesus is a misrepresentation of God, or a misunderstanding by us.” Amen!
This book resonates deeply with my own journey, reframing justice as restorative and God’s name as Love—it’s the kind of theology that heals, frees, and feels like home. I am so thankful relational Love theology is being presented so clearly. May you be encouraged as you read!
Jason Clark
Author of “Leaving and Finding Jesus” and host of Rethinking God with Tacos
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