From 1898 to 1900, E. J. Waggoner wrote a series of weekly articles on the book of Isaiah, which he named The Gospel of Isaiah, because out of all the books of the Old Testament, the prophecies of Isaiah are the richest at foretelling the work of Jesus Christ, and the work Jesus does through His people.
The book of Isaiah is not just significant for its gospel teachings, but it has prophetic revelations for the latter days that expand on details given in the New Testament book of Revelation.
Also, as Waggoner brings out in the pages of the book, there is a “judgment” theme presented in Isaiah, which portrays God as being “on trial” before the universe, and we are called to be witnesses to clear His name from the false charges that Satan has made. These false charges are behind the rebellion upon this earth, and exist in every human heart, darkening it from the bright rays of life and light that God wishes to impart to His creation.
While there is at least one version of these articles available from other sources, this version surpasses that in many ways:
- Special formatting rules were used to make all the Bible verses and quotes stand out clearly
- Sub-headings were added to any articles that were lacking them
- Related articles on Isaiah (that were not part of the original series) were added
- Implied Bible verses were either stated, or footnoted
- Verses from the chapter under consideration were highlighted with a gray background, and where they were implied but not stated, they have been inserted
- Sources for Poems and Song lyrics were inserted as footnotes
- 60+ Historic Bible pictures were added to fill the blank pages
- There was no article for Isaiah 66 (the last chapter). One has been put together using other articles that referred to verses from that chapter
This commentary, on one of the grandest books of the Old Testament, is a foundational book in Adventist thought. All should consider it their duty to avail themselves of the blessings which God has so richly bestowed in the insights contained herein. 1000p
Contents
- Isaiah Called to Service
- The Prophetic Setting
- Smiting and Healing
- The Great Case at Law
- Regeneration or Destruction
- The Gospel of Isaiah
- A Gospel Epitome
- God Alone is Great
- Saved and Sent
- God Our Only Refuge and Strength
- The Power and Glory of the Kingdom
- Christ’s Coming Foretold
- Strength Out of Weakness
- Messiah’s Kingdom Foretold
- The Lord My Banner
- The New Song
- The Judgment Upon Babylon
- Israel’s Deliverance
- Selfish Ambition and Its Fall
- The Devouring Curse
- Deliverance of God’s People
- Trust and Protection
- God’s Care for His People
- The Crown of Shame and the Crown of Glory
- The Sure Foundation
- The Righteous Judgment of God
- The Cause of Ignorance
- Too Deep for Jehovah
- Worldly Alliance a Failure
- Waiting to Be Gracious
- The Reign of Righteousness
- Dwelling with Consuming Fire
- The King in His Beauty
- The Earth Desolated
- The Earth Restored
- A Prayer for Healing Answered
- Hezekiah’s Tribute of Thanksgiving
- Going to Babylon
- The Last Loud Gospel Cry
- The Comfort of the Gospel
- Preparing the Way of the Lord
- All Flesh is Grass
- The Lord God Will Come
- The Mighty God
- The Power that Keeps
- Strength for the Helpless
- The Great Case in Court
- The Summons to the Trial
- Fear Not!
- The Lord’s Servant
- A New Song
- Magnifying the Law
- I Am with You
- God’s Witnesses
- The Sin-bearer
- The Gift of the Spirit
- A Stupid, False Witness
- Abolishing the Enmity
- God, the Ruler of Nations
- The Unseen God
- Object of the Earth’s Creation
- The God That Can Save
- The Downfall of Pride
- The Peace of Righteousness
- The Despised One Chosen
- The Earth’s Interest in Redemption
- The Triumph of Submission
- Everlasting Righteousness Our Salvation
- The Power that Saves
- Beautiful Preachers of a Glorious Message
- The Arm of the Lord
- The Silent Sufferer
- The Building Up of Jerusalem
- A Gracious Offer to the Poor
- Height of Mercy
- Israel, the Gentiles, and the Sabbath
- Dwellers on High
- A Delightful Day
- A Terrible Indictment Against the Church
- The Restoration of Zion
- The Clothing Which God Gives
- God’s Watchfulness and Solicitude for His People
- The Mighty Saviour
- The Revelation of God
- The Glorious Inheritance
- Articles Containing Isaiah 66