I, Even I
God's sovereignty and mercy are on display as He blots out our transgressions and remembers our sins no more.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound mercy of God in his sermon 'I, Even I,' focusing on Isaiah 43:25, where God declares His authority to forgive sins. He highlights the gravity of our offenses against God, including the violation of His law and covenant, yet reassures us of God's willingness to blot out our transgressions for His own sake. The repetition of 'I, even I' serves to remind us of the personal nature of God's forgiveness and the depth of His love despite our shortcomings. Brooks calls believers to recognize the seriousness of their sins while also embracing the hope found in God's mercy.
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"I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions,
for My own sake, and remembers your sins no more."
Isaiah 43:25
"I, even I," is a passionate and emphatic expression.
"I, even I," whom you have offended,
"I, even I," whom you have provoked,
"I, even I," whose glorious name you have profaned,
"I, even I," whose righteous law you have violated,
"I, even I," whose holy covenant you have transgressed,
"I, even I," whose mercies you have despised,
"I, even I," whose chastisements you have slighted,
"I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions,
for My own sake, and remembers your sins no more."
Isaiah 43:25
Sermon Outline
- I points: - The Emphatic Expression of God's Sovereignty - God's Right to Blot Out Transgressions - God's Mercy and Forgiveness
- II points: - The Offense of Sin Against God - The Profanation of God's Name - The Violation of God's Law
- III points: - The Consequences of Sin - The Despising of God's Mercies - The Slighting of God's Chastisements
- IV points: - God's Sovereign Right to Forgive - God's Mercy and Forgiveness - The Assurance of God's Blotting Out of Transgressions
Key Quotes
“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions, for My own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” — Thomas Brooks
“I, even I, whom you have offended, I, even I, whom you have provoked,” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Recognize your sin and its offense against God, and repent with a sincere heart.
- Trust in God's mercy and forgiveness, which are available through faith in Jesus Christ.
- Live a life that honors God and seeks to obey His laws and principles.