Basics of Bible Interpretation - RayStedman.org

DISCOVERING GOD’S TRUTH - STEP 3
Getting on Target
about Isaiah 53:11
(Meditation)
Decide What It Means, weighing possible alternatives:
1. There is a question regarding the antecedents of the pronouns: I take it that this is
saying that Christ is satisfied with the results of His sacrifice.
I see no strong reason why it could not equally well be that God is satisfied.
2. This is justification by faith in the Old Testament. It means that:
a. Christ shall be satisfied with the results of His sacrifice.
b. Through the knowledge of Christ many shall be accounted righteous because
Christ has borne their sins.
DISCOVERING GOD’S TRUTH - STEP 4
Hitting the Bulls-eye
on Isaiah 53:11
(Interpretation)
Draw Conclusions:
a. In statement of Principles.
1. Justification is through the knowledge of Christ as the atoning sacrifice for sins.
2. The Lord Jesus is satisfied with the result of His atoning work on the cross.
3. Christ is alive, enjoying the result of His obedience.
b. What’s the Big Idea? - Really two ideas:
1. The satisfaction of Christ with His work.
2. The justification of believers, those who know Him as sin-bearer.
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