Isaiah: God Delivers

Welwyn Commentary #23

by Derek W.H. Thomas

'It is Isaiah's conviction that the church needs to remember the consequences of God's holy character and live accordingly if she is to experience blessing and revival ... It is not God's faithfulness, but ours, that is in question.'
Derek Thomas

415 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Originally from Wales, Dr. Derek Thomas is the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi. After pastoring for 17 years in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dr Thomas returned to the USA in 1996 where, in addition to his work at the seminary, he serves as the Minister of Teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.

In addition to serving in the pastorate, Derek has served as editor of the Evangelical Presbyterian, a monthly denominational magazine. A 1978 graduate of RTS, he gained a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Lampeter, in Calvin’s preaching on the book of Job. He has written numerous books, including The Storm Breaks: Job Simply Explained, Wisdom: the Key to Living God’s Way, and God Strengthens: Ezekiel Simply Explained, Making the Most of Your Devotional Life based on the Ascent Psalms, and Praying the Savior’s Way, based on the Lord’s Prayer. Recently he published Let’s Study Revelation (Banner of Truth), Let’s Study Galatians (Banner of Truth), and Calvin’s Teaching on Job: Proclaiming the Incomprehensible God (Christian Focus). He also co-edited, Give Praise To God: A Vision for Reforming Worship (P & R).

His interests include the music of Anton Bruckner, Richard Wagner and Gustav Mahler as well as a passion for good coffee.

He has been married to his wife, Rosemary, for almost 30 years. They have two adult children, Ellen and Owen.

Reviews

[Reuben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great tool for studying God's word, in studying many themes on God especially His promises.

[Simon Field · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this to accompany reading through Isaiah devotionally in my quiet times. It's been a really helpful commentary for that purpose. It's not long winded or technical and gets to the point of the passage pretty quickly. Lots of quotes from various theologians of influence from church history. Derek Thomas points out connections throughout the prophecy and interprets the difficult passages convincingly (in my view!) according to amillenniumism.

[Bert Dreifuss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Approachable, relevant, winsome, reformed.