What does Isaiah 9:7 say about Christ's government and the throne of David?
Isaiah 9:7 says that of the increase of Christ's government there shall be no end upon the throne of David. It describes His rule over the Kingdom as endless, while Revelation's thousand years is only a short introductory interval into eternity.
Les teaches that Isaiah 9:7 comes back to Christ's rule over the Kingdom. The phrase of the increase of His government means that as He rules and reigns, there shall be no end upon the throne of David. Les raises the apparent tension with Revelation, which says a thousand years, and explains that this is no contradiction. The thousand years is just that little short introductory interval into eternity. He adds that we cannot comprehend eternity, using the illustration of a shirt bearing the word eternity.
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
More Questions
Does Isaiah 9:7 saying His government has no end contradict Revelation's thousand-year reign?
Isaiah 9:7's statement that there shall be no end to the increase of His government on the throne of David appears to contradict Revelation's thousand years and should raise a red flag.
What is the government upon His shoulder in Isaiah 9:6?
The government upon Christ's shoulder in Isaiah 9:6 refers to the thousand-year rule and reign when He will be King of kings and Lord of lords.