Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the definition for the Greek verb, katartizō, and the four ways it is used in the New Testament • Showing how the verb is used with reference to “fitting something to its design” (tailor-made) • First, tailor-made words in the mouth of babes—Matthew 21:16 (translated “perfected”) • Second, tailor-made human nature for Christ—Hebrews 10:5 (translated “prepared”) • Third, tailor-made destruction for the non-elect—Romans 9:21-23 (translated “fitted”) • Fourth, tailor-made lifespans for every human being—Hebrews 11:3 (translated “framed”)

Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the three main parts of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah, as recorded in Isaiah 9:6 • Explaining the meaning of the term “counsellor” • First, Christ is Counsellor, with the Father and the Spirit, in the eternal decree of creation, providence and salvation • Second, Christ is Counsellor, to the angelic host • Third, Christ is Counsellor, to the non-elect humans • Fourth, Christ is Counsellor, to the elect humans • Highlighting four ways Christ is Counsellor to the elect—as Prophet, Priest, King and Vine

Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the three main parts of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah, as recorded in Isaiah 9:6 • Showing the significance of the third name given to Christ (“The Mighty God”) in relation to the other four names • Providing a definition for the Hebrew term translated “mighty” • Examining how the term “mighty” is used with reference to God in Deuteronomy 10 and Romans 9 • Explaining how Christ is “The Mighty God” before the incarnation • Explaining how Christ is “The Mighty God” after the incarnation • Outlining the main features of the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ • Showing how a proper view of the Person of Christ touches every aspect of a believer’s…

Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the three main parts of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah, as recorded in Isaiah 9:6 • Explaining the difference between the first Person of the Godhead identified as the “Father”, and the second Person of the Godhead identified as the “Everlasting Father” • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of creation • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of providence • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of the elect as their covenant head • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of the elect in regeneration and sanctification • Showing how Christ is the Everlasting Father of the new administration of the gracious covenant