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Dr. Couch, there are some who make a connection between Isaiah 50:4-10 and Romans 8:1, 32-33. What is that connection? The Isaiah verses are clearly prophetic of the Lord Jesus Christ just as Isaiah 52:13-53:12. It seems as if the apostle Paul is drawing from the Isaiah 50 verses to show how those who are connected with the suffering Christ, are vindicated. Christ was “not disobedient, nor did He turn back” from death (50:5). He took the beatings on His back and His beard was pulled out (v. 6). God who would vindicate Him was near Him (v. 8), He would help His Son, and no one could condemn Him (vv. 8b-9). Now, those who are “in Christ Jesus” are no longer condemned (Rom. 8:1). And since the Son was not spared from death (v. 32), no one can “bring a charge against God’s elect. God is the one who justifies” (v. 33). On Isaiah 50:9, Unger writes in his commentary: portion of all who accuse and condemn Him. … Paul reflects on this passage (Rom. 8:34) and applies it to the believer, because he is united to Christ by the baptism of the Spirit at conversion (6:3-4; 1 Cor. 12:13), hence is “in Christ,” and so has the righteousness of God in Christ imputed to him. (p. 1284) I highly recommend to those who do not have Merrill F. Unger’s Old Testament Commentary to get a copy. It gives the most messianic of treatments to the older Testament that I know of. I had the commentary restored and reprinted by AMG Publications. If you would like a copy, signed by me “the restorer” we will send it to you for $35 which includes the postage. Send your donation to Scofield Ministries and give us your address. Thanks for asking. Dr. Mal Couch |