The Vision Experienced: The Call of Isaiah (Isaiah 6)
The sixth chapter of Isaiah marks the spiritual epicenter of the prophet’s life and ministry. It is a profound, life-altering event—a divine encounter that serves as the blueprint for every genuine call to service. It records not just a historical moment, but a necessary profound experience in the presence of…
The Vision Seen: A Prophetic Cycle (Isaiah 2-5)
The second part of the Book of Isaiah’s vision (Isaiah 2:1) shifts from the initial indictment of Israel’s rebellion to a panoramic view of God’s response. This section, likely delivered toward the end of the prosperous yet spiritually compromised reign of King Uzziah, outlines a pattern of judgment leading to…
The Vision Introduced: Children in Rebellion (Isaiah 1:1–31)
Introduction: When Love Meets Betrayal We begin our journey into the book of Isaiah, a profound “vision” that spans judgment and restoration. The prophet, whose name means “Yahweh is Salvation,” served God for perhaps the longest recorded ministry of any prophet—over 50 years—from the reign of Uzziah to Hezekiah. This…
Introduction to the Book of Isaiah
The Nature of Isaiah’s Communication The author contends that Isaiah’s writing style, which merges history, prophecy, prose, and poetry with blurred temporal boundaries, is a direct reflection of a dream-like vision. Unity and Integrity of the Message The article stresses that Isaiah’s integrity is not about literary conformity but about…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 7: Abrahamic Covenant: Forerunner of the Gospel
Having explored creation, the fall, regeneration, and God’s design for marriage, we now come to a pivotal moment in Genesis, and indeed in redemptive history: the call of Abraham and the establishment of the Abrahamic Covenant. This covenant forms the very foundation for God’s plan of salvation, not just for…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 6: God’s Design for Marriage
After exploring the profound themes of creation, the fall, and regeneration, we now turn our attention to another foundational doctrine established in Genesis: God’s design for marriage. This divine institution, far from being a mere human convention, is rooted in God’s creative purpose and is essential for the flourishing of…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 5b: The Doctrine of Regeneration
In our previous discussion on the Doctrine of Regeneration, we examined how the Flood was God’s initial act of cosmic renewal, cleansing a corrupted world. We also noted Jesus’s use of “regeneration” to refer to a future, even more encompassing, renewal. Now, we will delve deeper into the nature of…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 5a: The Doctrine of Regeneration
Having explored the fall of man and the nature of sin, we now turn to a doctrine of immense hope: Regeneration. This concept, fundamentally about renewal, finds its earliest expression in the devastating, yet redemptive, event of the Flood. Our primary texts are Genesis 6:5-9 and Matthew 19:28: Genesis 6:5–9…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 4: The Seed of the Serpent
In our journey through the foundational doctrines of Genesis, we have covered Creation, the Doctrine of Man, and the Fall. Now, we turn our attention to one of the most enigmatic and crucial prophecies in Scripture, found in Genesis 3:15. This verse introduces a concept that has sparked much debate:…