Isaiah 45:24 Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come… The doctrinal truth, deduced from these words, is the certainty of men, as sinners, coming to Christ, and being saved in Him. It is but necessary to direct attention to the meaning and import of the terms, in the text, as seen in their connection with the context. I. The word "HIM" viewed in its connection, points out several important particulars concerning Christ, His person, office, and work. 1. His person. The word "Him" refers to Jehovah, as its antecedent. Redemption is the work of Jehovah. Christ is Jehovah — our great God and Saviour. But Christ is man, too. This constitutes the glory of Christ's person. He is a God-man. 2. His office The Mediator between God and man. 3. His work. The law is obeyed, magnified' and made honourable, its penalty borne, infinite justice satisfied, and everlasting righteousness brought in. II. They COME to Him. To come to Christ is to believe upon Him. III. They SHALL come. The language expresses certainty. This certainty depends upon — 1. The purpose of God. 2. The work of Christ 3. The agency of the Holy Spirit. IV. MEN shall come. No sinner who comes to Christ will be lost. Men do come to Christ and are saved. 1. They are justified. 2. Sanctified. 3. Preserved. (J. I. Dunlop.) Parallel Verses KJV: Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. |
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