The Gospel according to God

Pastor MacArthur walks readers through the prophecy of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53 verse by verse, pointing readers to the passage’s fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Winner of the ECPA Book of the Year Award for Bible Study “He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) Often hailed as one of the greatest chapters in the Bible, the prophecy of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53 foretells the crucifixion of Jesus, the central event in God’s ultimate plan to redeem the world. This book explains the prophetic words of Isaiah 53 verse by verse, highlighting important connections to the history of Israel and to the New Testament—ultimately showing us how this ancient prophecy illuminates essential truths that undergird our lives today. Author is a well-known pastor and the president of the Master’s University and Seminary Carefully expounds Isaiah 53 verse by verse, rooting the chapter in its historical context, connecting it to the New Testament, and applying it to life today Shows how the prophecy in Isaiah 53 finds its fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ