Yes, Isaiah 9:6-7 reveals Jesus' divine identity as the Mighty God and Everlasting Father, while also pointing to His future reign.
Isaiah 9:6-7 gives the child born and the Son given names that are titles of deity, including 'Mighty God' and 'Everlasting Father.' Les Feldick emphasizes that these capitalized titles are associated with the coming King, the Messiah, Jesus, and they confirm His deity against liberal claims that He never claimed to be God. The passage also links His identity to His future rule on David's throne, both in the millennial kingdom and into eternity.
Isaiah 9:6-7 — This is the core passage that names Jesus as 'Mighty God' and 'Everlasting Father,' directly showing His divine identity and reign.
Isaiah 9:6-7 (KJV) reads: "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. 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." This passage identifies the child born as the Son given, and bestows upon Him divine titles: 'The mighty God' and 'The everlasting Father.' It also declares that His government will be upon His shoulder and that His kingdom will have no end, being established upon the throne of David with judgment and justice forever. The Bible thus presents this person as both human (a child born) and divine (God and Father), and as an eternal King.
Les Feldick explains that Isaiah 9:6-7 is a prophecy to the nation of Israel about the coming Messiah, Jesus the Christ. He emphasizes that the capitalized names—Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace—are titles of deity, proving that Jesus is God. He notes that these titles directly counter liberal theologians who deny Christ's deity, and he points to Jesus' statement to Philip, 'If you've seen me, you've seen the Father' (John 14:9), as a New Testament parallel. Les also teaches that the government upon His shoulder refers to His future millennial reign, and that the passage ties His identity to His rule on the throne of David. He stresses that the whole Godhead is involved in gathering all things together in Christ (Ephesians 1:10).
The names 'Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace' are all capitalized, indicating they are titles of deity. Les Feldick says these are 'appropriately His terms of deity' and are associated with the coming King, the Messiah. He also points out that Isaiah 11:1 refers to the branch from Jesse, which is Christ, connecting these titles to the Messiah.
Isaiah 9:7 says the government will be upon His shoulder, and Les teaches this refers to Jesus' future rule on the throne of David. He explains that this kingdom will be initiated with the 1,000-year reign, but it continues into eternity. He affirms that His dominion is everlasting and His kingdom will not be destroyed, and that all things will be gathered together in Christ (Ephesians 1:10) while the whole Godhead is still involved.
Les notes that Isaiah 9:6 calls the Son 'Everlasting Father,' and he connects this to Jesus' statement to Philip, 'If you've seen me, you've seen the Father' (John 14:9). He says Isaiah says the same thing, and he admits that he had overlooked this for years but now sees it clearly. This title does not confuse the persons of the Trinity but indicates the divine nature shared by the Son.
Christ's Eternal Dominion
Les teaches that Christ's kingdom is everlasting and that all things will be gathered together in Christ, showing His identity as the eternal King.
Titles of Deity
Les explains that the names in Isaiah 9:6 are capitalized titles of deity associated with the coming King, Jesus the Messiah.
Messiah's Names
Les repeats the names from Isaiah 9:6 and calls them 'the names of the Messiah,' connecting them to Jesus Christ.
Future Kingdom
Les says the government being on His shoulder refers to Jesus' future kingdom on earth, where He will rule as King of kings.
Christ as the Branch
Les connects Isaiah 11's branch to Christ, the Son of David, showing His identity as the Messiah.
Jesus Is the Mighty God
Les counters liberal theology by affirming that Isaiah calls Jesus 'the Mighty God,' proving His deity.
Rule from David's Throne
Les teaches that Jesus will rule from the throne of David, and His titles are those of the Christ.
Everlasting Father
Les connects 'Everlasting Father' to Jesus' statement that seeing Him is seeing the Father, reinforcing His deity.
Isaiah 9:6: 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.
This verse gives Jesus divine names, establishing His identity as God.
Isaiah 9:7: 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.
This verse shows Jesus' eternal reign on David's throne, connecting His identity to His future kingdom.
John 14:9: Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?
Jesus Himself claims that seeing Him is seeing the Father, which supports the title 'Everlasting Father'.
Ephesians 1:10: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
Les uses this to show that all things will be gathered in Christ, indicating His central role in God's plan.
Isaiah 11:1: And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
Les connects this branch to Christ, identifying Him as the Messiah from David's line.
Yes, Isaiah 9:6 says His name shall be called 'The mighty God.' Les Feldick emphasizes this as a clear declaration of Jesus' deity, countering those who deny it.
Les Feldick explains that this title reflects Jesus' divine nature, and he connects it to Jesus' statement in John 14:9 that seeing Him is seeing the Father. It does not confuse the persons of the Trinity but shows the Son's unity with the Father.
Les teaches that this refers to Jesus' future reign on the throne of David, which begins with the millennial kingdom but continues into eternity. He will rule as King of kings over all the earth.
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