In "The Vision Isaiah Saw," Tom Harding addresses the profound theological doctrine of the holiness of God and its implications for humanity, as illustrated through Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6:1-8. Harding argues that a true vision of God reveals both His absolute sovereignty and holiness, prompting awareness of our own sinful nature. He highlights key moments from the text, such as Isaiah's realization of his undone state upon seeing the Lord, supported by verses that affirm God's holiness and man's total depravity (Isaiah 6:5). The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing Christ's atoning sacrifice, as depicted by the coal from the altar that purges sin, underscoring the Reformed doctrine of effectual atonement and grace. Ultimately, the significance lies in the call for believers to be sent forth with the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, grounded in an understanding of God's glory and their need for redemption.
“He is King of Kings and He is Lord of Lords. Christ is Lord over all things... we bow to His Lordship, but we don't make Him Lord.”
“Woe is me, I'm undone, because I'm a man of unclean lips... we're all totally depraved. Totally, totally sinful.”
“This is the Gospel we need. The Gospel of God concerning the Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Self-judgment precedes forgiveness. Grace is for the guilty. Mercy is for the miserable.”
The Bible emphasizes that God is holy, as stated in Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphims cry, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.'
Isaiah 6:3, Psalm 99:9
Christ's atonement is sufficient as it fully meets the demands of God's justice, purging our sins as stated in Isaiah 6:7.
Isaiah 6:7, Hebrews 10:12
Acknowledging our sinfulness is crucial as it leads us to recognize our need for Christ's redemption, as seen in Isaiah’s confession in Isaiah 6:5.
Isaiah 6:5, Romans 3:23
Isaiah's vision illustrates God's sovereignty as He is depicted high and lifted up, ruling over all creation.
Isaiah 6:1, Isaiah 46:9-10
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