Category Archives: J. Alec Motyer

Every act of God is hallmarked with pure justice, whether he saves his people or destroys his foes. Alec Motyer

From Motyer on Isaiah 66:2… For all those things My hand has made, And all those things exist,” Says the Lord. “But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles … Continue reading →

Alec Motyer on Isaiah 56:1… Thus says the Lord: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed. Isaiah is not inviting people to seek salvation by their own works of … Continue reading →

Alec Motyer on Isaiah 56:6-7… “Also the sons of the foreigner Who join themselves to the Lord, to serve Him, And to love the name of the Lord, to be His servants— Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, And … Continue reading →

Alec Motyer on Isaiah 56:1… Thus says the Lord: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed. The remainder of chapters 56-66 reveal that the salvation in which his righteousness … Continue reading →

Alec Motyer on Isaiah 54:17… No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” … Continue reading →

Alec Motyer on Isaiah 54:8… With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a moment; But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on you,” Says the Lord, your Redeemer. Those are all expressions of something deeper … Continue reading →

Alec Motyer on Isaiah 54:13… In righteousness you shall be established; You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; And from terror, for it shall not come near you. [In the city of Man] the absence of … Continue reading →