Immanuel Nashville Advent – His Name Shall Be Called: Everlasting Father | Isaiah 9:6 | Ray Ortlund
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Dec 17, 2025 
Ray Ortlund, a seasoned evangelical pastor and author, delves into Isaiah 9:6, illuminating Jesus as the 'Everlasting Father.' He explores the profound nature of Christ's eternal kingdom versus temporary political powers. The discussion highlights the surprising strength found in vulnerability and the gospel's expansive hope beyond mere forgiveness. Ortlund reassures listeners of Jesus' active role in advancing His kingdom amid worldly chaos and offers practical tips for spiritual growth, emphasizing God's tender fatherly care for those feeling lost.
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Gospel Announces An Eternal Kingdom
- The gospel announces an eternal kingdom, not just personal forgiveness.
- Christ builds a new world whose future doesn't depend on human power or votes.
Christ's Kingdom Outlasts Human Power
- Human constructs and powers will collapse, but Christ's kingdom is the final inevitability.
- Isaiah's vision and Jesus' resurrection guarantee ultimate victory over despair.
God's Power Wears The Garb Of Weakness
- God's strategy to defeat evil is paradoxically a vulnerable child who becomes king.
- Divine weakness and foolishness outperforms human power and wisdom.
