Can you believe that we are now in the month of december. The alpha and the omega revelation 22 john macarthur. At the end of the vulcan condition the human being, too, will be permitted to say. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. Alpha and omega some people say that since the same titles alpha and omega are used for both god and jesus, trinitarian verses. As i stated above, the first and the last letters of the greek alphabet represent the alpha and omega, alpha. Several times in the book of revelation, beginning with revelation 1. In particular, two truths concerning the divine nature of jesus are presented in revelation chapter one 1 divine nature of christ. I am alpha and omega these are the words of christ himself, appearing at once, and confirming what john had said of him, concerning his person, offices, and future coming. What is an interesting fact today, is the connection that we can find in the symbology of the alpha and omega, to that of science. It is here in revelation 1 the first chapter of the last book that we meet the first and last letters of the greek alphabet. Revelation is about jesus christ the alpha and omega. When we read these four verses in context, we see that it is jesus speaking, that is because jesus and god the father are one.
What does it mean that jesus is the alpha and the omega. Some english bibles put these words in red letters, indicating that they are the words of jesus. Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. These words are omitted in the revised version, as not found in the best mss. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
In our passage today, jesus asserts his totality using the first and last letters of the greek alphabet. Alpha and omega revelation king james version kjv i am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the almighty. Who bar e r eco rd of the w or d of god, and of the tes ti mony of jesu s chr. Jesus uses this name for himself nine times in the book of revelation. It is the only book in the new testament in which we find seven. Of these four, the second and fourth certainly apply to. Revelation does not present jesus christ the same way as he is presented in the four gospels.
I am the alpha and the omega, says the lord god, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the almighty. Revelation chapter 1 alpha and omega paul stringini. This quotation appears among others that are ascribed to an angel and to jesus christ. When daniel finished the book of daniel he was told to shut up the words, and seal the book, dan 12. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. The book of revelation is the culmination of the prophecies about the end times, beginning with the old testament. Alpha and omega jesus is god revelation 1 simply bible. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The book of revelation from alpha to omega is like no other book you have ever read. Introduction revelation 1 8 i am alpha and omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the almighty.
It reveals the people side of the book in the bible that we call revelations. I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. The respective positions of these letters in the greek alphabet are used to. The alpha and omega of revelation gospel trumpeter. It will make you want to love, hate, fight, and cryall at the same time. Alpha is the first letter, and omega the last in the greek alphabet, and signifies that christ is the first and the last, as it is interpreted in revelation 1. Jesus is the alpha and omega introduction to revelation chapter 1. Why does luther translate alpha and omega, in the book.
The book of revelation from alpha to omega kindle edition by martin, roy. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the book of revelation jesus, the alpha and omega, shows himself to be god just like his father. Jesus calls himself the alpha and the omega three times in the book of revelation revelation 1. The greek says in a roll, which was the form of books in the east at that time. It is a book that will take you through the full spectrum of your emotions. The respective positions of these letters in the greek alphabet are used to illustrate that jehovah alone is the beginning and the end. Select the names for satan used in the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. In the book of revelation, jesus shows himself to be god just like his father. Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the alphabet in greek, the language used to write the part of the bible commonly called the new testament, which includes the book of revelation.
This pair of letters are used as christian symbols, and are often combined with the cross, chirho, or other christian symbols. Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the greek alphabet. Revelations alpha and omega is a logical interpretation that came from my persistent belief that i could, with the help of gods holy spirit, finally do what respectable theologians and. Thus, twice when the phrase i am the alpha and the omega appears it is further clarified with the additional phrase, the beginning and the end revelation 21. The lord god says, i am alpha and omega, the one who is and was and is. The first and last letters of the greek alphabet were used because the book of revelation is in the new testament, which was originally written in greek.
Book of revelation in the textus receptus king james. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation introduces god as the beginning and ending point of all things. God defines himself as alpha and omega in four passages of the book of revelation. As the quotes by many of these fathers are from their commentaries on the book of revelation, we can be even more certain that they were careful to cite the text accurately from their. This is the first track from my album the book of revelation. Of these four, the second and fourth certainly apply to the son, and the third. Calling oneself the alpha and omega, then, would be. One of the meanings of jesus being the alpha and omega is that he was at the beginning of all things and will be at the close.
The gospels stress that jesus is god incarnated to be a man, living on the earth mainly to carry out gods work of redemption. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Alpha and omega some people say that since the same titles alpha and omega are used for both god and jesus, toggle navigation. Who is the almighty in the book of revelation, and the.
On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction the marks of divinity. In the greek language, the original language of the new testament, alpha was the first letter of the alphabet and omega was the last letter. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation from alpha to omega. December is traditionally the month we place a great deal of emphasis upon christs birth and the events surrounding, but recently in the news we find that many are trying to deemphasize christ. Alpha is the first letter in the greek alphabet and omega is the last letter. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Philippians by tracy glover the book of revelations the last in the bible has long caused controversy and debate as it deals with the second coming of christ and final end of the world, though often cryptic and. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. Before these words are quoted in the book of revelation, the angel who was instrumental in presenting the. This statement of eternality could apply only to god. Alpha and omega sunlit tree regular size funeral bulletins feature the scripture i am alpha and omega.
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