The Supreme God Delighting in Mercy (Micah 7:18-19) by Rev. Ronald VanOverloop
I. The Source
II. The Manifestation
III. The Marvel
Rev. Angus Stewart: "Here we need to add that not merely is the New Testament church portrayed in terms of the remnant but that the remnant is portrayed as God's church. The remnant is the object of God's salvation and love (Mic. 7:18-20). The remnant are called (Joel 2:32) and gathered (Isa. 11:11, 16; Eze. 11:17; cf. 13" class="scriptRef">v. 13; Mic. 2:12; 4:6) and cared for and protected (Isa. 4:5-6; cf. vv. 2-3; 46:3-4). The remnant are the recipients of God's grace and spiritual blessings (Amos 5:15; Zech. 8:11-15) and thus the Spirit Himself (Eze. 11:19; cf. v. 13). They are forgiven (Jer. 50:20; Mic. 7:18-19) and holy (Isa. 4:2-4; Zeph. 3:13; Zech. 13:8-9). They are a converted people who turn to the Lord (Isa. 10:21-22) and call upon His name (Joel 2:32). The characteristics of those belonging to God's remnant are faith (Isa. 10:20; Zeph. 3:12) and humility and lowliness (Mic. 4:6-7; Zeph. 3:12-13). Thus spiritually they are a mighty force (Mic. 4:7-8, 13; 5:7-9)" ("Postmillennialism and the Remnant" www.cprf.co.uk/articles/remnant.html)