Page 32 - Foundations

Isaiah 9:6
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His
shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Ancient Father, Prince
of Peace.

The Bible does describe the Son of God as ancient. We have already read that the Son of God existed
before the heavens and earth were formed. He is described elsewhere as “ancient” of days.

Micah 5:2
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall
come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient
days.
ESV

Brothers and sisters, I wish to assure you that I have no interest in leading you astray. I recognize that
people have very strongly held beliefs about the Son of God. It is a very sensitive issue to many to
be presented with thoughts about the identity of the Son of God that are contrary to what one was
raised to believe. Many have been taught that Christ is no different from the Father. Some have heard
it repeated ad infinitum that He is eternal. My desire is to cause you to look to the entirety of
Scripture to see what is testified about the Son of God.

When you do so you will find clear statements that the Son had a beginning, and His reign will have
an end. You will find that the Father is declared to be greater than the Son. These truths must be
reconciled with the rest of the Scriptures. When you encounter contradictions in the Bible, as you
surely will, it is requisite that you tarry until you resolve the contradiction. Exercise patience.
Demonstrate that you are a skillful workman who is able to rightly divide the word of truth. Look
to the Father to guide you.

If you would be established in truth, you must labor to clear away all the confusion, deception, and
lies, that are characteristic of this dark and evil age in which we live. The rewards are worth the
effort. Press forward brothers and sisters. The truth awaits you.