Isaiah: God Delivers (Welwyn Commentary Series | WCS)

by Derek W. H. Thomas

Publisher:

Evangelical Press

, 1991

Overview

In a world of flippant convictions and a declining sense of God's awe and wonder, it is Isaiah's conviction that the church needs to remember the consequences of God's holy character and live accordingly if she is to experience blessing and revival. It is not God's faithfulness, but ours, which is in question. God Delivers: Isaiah Simply Explained is a probing and accessible commentary on this important book.

Contents

Top Highlights

“God rebukes the despondent for wrong thoughts about him and wrong thoughts about ourselves.” (Page 258)

“For Isaiah the facts were simple: God is in control, he is one to be reckoned with, he is the only God there is.” (Page 61)

“Wrong thoughts of God twist our perspective on life. Everything gets out of shape and we do great harm to the Lord’s cause. Isaiah has sought in this section of his prophecy to lift up our eyes towards heaven and behold God in all his glory. If things are not working out as we would like, it is precisely because what life is all about is not what we like, but what God intends for us. Waiting on God—his ways, his thoughts, his timing—this is the key to spiritual growth and maturity.” (Page 264)

“‘The more we know of God,’ Gresham Machen once said, ‘the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith.’ Isaiah would agree with him.” (Page 62)

“Forgiveness is something we must secure before we die if we are to make sure of heaven. The purpose of Isaiah 6 is, partly, to inform us that the prophet was a forgiven man.” (Page 59)

Endorsements

This commentary is what we would expect from Derek Thomas. It reflects his sound theology, his clarity of thought, his gifts as a preacher, and his keen spiritual insight. It is warmly commended, not only to preachers, but to all who love a challenging presentation of God's Word.

—Banner of Truth

With maps and charts, the story of Isaiah and his people are commented upon thoughtfully and devotionally.

—Presbyterian Herald

Product Details

• Title: God Delivers: Isaiah Simply Explained
• Author: Derek W. H. Thomas
• Series: Welwyn Commentary Series
• Publisher: Evangelical Press
• Print Publication Date: 1991
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Pages: 415
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Isaiah › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9780852342909, 085234290, 085234290X
• Resource ID: LLS:WCS23IS
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-11T16:55:58Z

About Derek W. H. Thomas

Originally from Wales, Derek Thomas is the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at the Jackson campus of RTS. After pastoring for 17 years in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dr. Thomas returned to the USA in 1996 where, in addition to his work at the seminary, he serves as the Minister of Teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. In addition to serving in the pastorate, Derek has served as editor of the Evangelical Presbyterian, a monthly denominational magazine. A graduate of RTS in 1978, he gained a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Lampeter in Calvin’s preaching on the book of Job. He has written or edited 15 books and has contributed to commentary series by Banner of Truth and Evangelical Press. He also co-edited Give Praise to God: A Vision for Reforming Worship, (P & R) with Philip Ryken and Ligon Duncan. In 2004, Derek Thomas became Editorial Director for The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals and the editor of its ezine, Reformation 21 (www.reformation21.org ). His interests include the music of Richard Wagner, Anton Bruckner, and Gustav Mahler, and he has a passion for good coffee and blue cheese