Are the names in Isaiah 9:6 true of Jesus now or only when He sets up His kingdom?
The names are already valid now from the believing perspective, since He is Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. They will also be fully manifested when He sets up His kingdom from David’s throne in Jerusalem, ruling with judgment and justice.
Les explains that Isaiah 9:6 speaks of the Son given to the nation of Israel, whose name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. He notes that when He sets up His kingdom these names are especially in view, yet from our aspect they are already valid. He connects this to verse 7: His government and peace will have no end, not from heaven but from the throne of David. Since David’s throne was on earth, that is the throne Jesus will assume in Jerusalem, ordering and establishing His kingdom with judgment and justice, because He is the Sovereign God.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
More Questions
What names is the Messiah called in Isaiah 9:6?
In Isaiah 9:6, the Messiah is given the names 'Consular, Wonderful, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace' (i.e., Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace).
What titles will the Messiah have according to Isaiah 9:6?
The coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:6 will bear the titles Wonderful, Counselor (or Counsellor), Mighty God, and Everlasting Father.
When will the government be on Christ's shoulder according to Isaiah 9:6?
The statement in Isaiah 9:6 that "the government shall be upon His shoulder" is fulfilled when Christ is on His throne in Jerusalem and the kingdom is set up.