Isaiah 63:4 For the day of vengeance is in my heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. I. THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS REDEEMER. He is — 1. A chosen Redeemer. "Mine elect." 2. A mighty Redeemer. "Mighty to save." 3. A Redeemer of great authority. "The government shall be upon His shoulder.' "His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom." 4. A wealthy Redeemer. 5. An incomparable Redeemer. 6. A resolute and courageous Redeemer. II. THE REDEEMED. III. THE YEAR OF THE REDEEMED. There is — 1. The year of purposed redemption. With respect to this year Christ is called "a Lamb slain from the foundation of the world." 2. The year of purchased redemption. This year the great God was incarnate; the great Lawgiver voluntarily subjected Himself to His own law; God blessed for ever was made a curse; everlasting righteousness was brought in; God actually laid the foundation of a throne of grace, in justice and judgment, etc. 3. The year of exhibited redemption. The year of a Gospel-dispensation among a people. 4. The year of applied redemption; under which may be comprehended the whole period of time from the soul's conversion unto the day of death. 5. The year of consummate redemption. This is a year which never, never ends. IV. THE YEAR OF THE REDEEMED, THE JOY OF THE REDEEMER'S HEART. V. APPLICATION. (E. Erskine.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.WEB: For the day of vengeance was in my heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. |
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