"Mighty God" and "Eternal Father"

Jesus is also "Mighty God" and "Eternal Father."  This does not mean that he usurps the authority and position  of Jehovah, who is "God our Father."  (2 Corinthians 1:2) "He [Jesus]  . ..gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal to God."  (Philippians 2:6)  He is called Mighty God, not Almighty God.  Jesus never thought of himself as God Almighty, for he spoke of his Father as "the only true God," that is, the only God who should be worship.  (John 17:3; Revelation 4:11)  In the Scriptures, the word "god" can mean "mighty one" or "strong one."  (Exodus 12:12; Psalm 8:5; 2 Corinthians 4:4)  Before Jesus came to earth, he was "a god," existing in God's form." After his resurrection, he returned to an even higher position in the heavens.  (John 1:1; Philippians 2:6-11) Further, the designation "god" carries an additional implication.  Judges in Israel were called "gods"-once by Jesus himself.  (Psalm 82:6; John 10:35) Jesus is Jehovah's appointed Judge, "destined to judge the living and the dead."  (2 Timothy 4:1; John 5:30)  Clearly, he is well named Mighty God.

The title "Eternal Father" refers to the Messianic King's power and authority to give humans the prospect of eternal life on earth.  (John 11L25, 26) The legacy of our first parent, Adam, was death.  Jesus, the last Adam, "became a life-giving spirit."  (1 Corinthians 15:22, 45; Romans 5:12, 18) Just as Jesus, the Eternal Father, will live forever, so obedient mankind will enjoy the benefits of his Father-hood eternally. -Romans 6:9.

Next time: "Prince of Peace"

From the Book Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind, 2000