College Press NIV Commentary: Isaiah, Volume 1
Overview
God's nature has not changed since the days of Isaiah. Worship still serves as a barometer of a people's relationship with God. The responsibility to be God's light to a darkened world now resides in the church. Isaiah thus presents a timeless message for those who desire to know God and to respond to him properly.
Top Highlights
“Judah has turned to pagan ways, trusting idols, wealth, and military might” (Page 33)
“The purpose of this vision, however, is more likely to emphasize that God alone is King, and that he dwells in true glory in the heavenly temple.” (Page 97)
“The final stage is a state of peace in which people will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.” (Page 53)
“Once again, God’s deliverance is connected to a child. This child is the third, and most foundational, answer to the question of how God will bring light into the darkness. The passive verbs at the opening of verse 6 indicate that the son born to them will be a special gift from God.” (Page 139)
“God’s question, Whom shall I send? and Isaiah’s response, Here am I. Send me! are both rooted in Isaiah’s cleansing. God cannot use Isaiah, and Isaiah cannot bring himself to serve, apart from God’s gracious forgiveness. No human being is worthy to serve and represent God, but anyone can be made fit for his service by purification. Not only must people be cleansed before they can fulfill a holy purpose, but they are cleansed in order to fulfill the purpose God has for them (cf. Eph 2:1–10; 1 Pet 2:9–10).” (Page 100)
- Title: Isaiah, Volume 1
- Author: Terry Briley
- Series: College Press NIV Commentary
- Publisher: College Press
- Print Publication Date: 2000
- Logos Release Date: 2006
- Pages: 253
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Isaiah › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:CPC_IS1
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-26T02:09:50Z
