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Why Is Christ, the Son, Called 'the Everlasting Father' (Isaiah 9:6)?
Bible Questions & AnswersIsaiah 9:6-7 declares: For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. Jesus Christ of Nazareth is this promised Son, bearing the title Everlasting Father among others. The One called Yahweh in the Old Testament is identified as our Savior and King, Jesus Christ. Deuteronomy 32:6 reveals Him as the Father to Israel, having redeemed them from slavery in Egypt, created them, and founded them as a nation. In Jeremiah 31:9, He affirms His role as Father to Israel in a future time of repentance, leading them with care. His relationship as Father to Israel will endure eternally, truly marking Him as the Everlasting Father.
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Twelve): The Son's Superiority Over Angels
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughSome Jews among the early converts believed that Jesus Christ did not qualify to be the church's High Priest, considering angels to be greater and holier.
The Angel and the Apostle
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeHebrews 1-2 establish Christ's superiority over angels, but notably do not mention the Angel of the Lord. Instead, the author handles the Angel differently.
Then Comes the End
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeChrist's return marks the beginning of the end of mankind's problems. However, His return will not be the final end, which comes when God is all in all.
The God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe identical actions of the Lord and the Angel of the Lord show they are the same Being. The God known by Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses was Jesus Christ.
The Perfect Husband
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHusbands need to imitate God's behavior as reflected through the life of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 54 reveals Yahweh (who became Jesus Christ) as the Husband of Israel.