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S. Michael Houdmann
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Jesus proclaimed Himself to be the "Alpha and Omega" in Revelation 1:8, 11; 21:6; and 22:13. Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Among the Jewish rabbis, it was co...
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ronald hurst
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It would be like you are the fist people in this class, and you were the only person in the class. That's what it means. Like Paul Revere riding into town. The king would sent a messenger to tell the people that the enemy was coming, he didn't have to much time to go over it. He would say, I am the first and the last. No one else is coming to tell you. Jesus Christ is the first and the last. There is no one else coming to save you.
Jack Gutknecht
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When used of God (or Christ), "Alpha and Omega," the first and last letters express eternality and omnipotence. Christ's claim to be the Alpha and the Omega is an affirmation that He is the all-powerful One of eternity past and eternity future (God Almighty). "Alpha and Omega," the 1st and last letters of the Greek alphabet, means that the Lord God is the beginning and end of all things. “God is the beginning, as he is the Author and Creator of all things, and as he proposes, declares, and promises such great things. He is the end, as he brings all the things which are here revealed to a complete and glorious conclusion. Let us find that second rest. Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. Also, the Gaither Vocal Band has a whole song by this title, "Alpha and Omega" -- I Heard a great voice out of heaven saying Behold the tabernacle of God is with men He shall dwell with them and they shall be His people And Almighty God will be with them He shall wipe away all tears from their eyes There shall be no more death Neither sorrow, nor crying, and no more pain The former things are all passed away He that sat upon the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new" He said unto me, "Write these words For they are faithful and true" And it is done It is done It is done It is done He is the Alpha and Omega The Beginning and the End The Son of God, the King of Kings Lord of lords, He's Everything Messiah, Jehovah The Prince of Peace is He The Son of Man, Seed of Abraham Second Person in the Trinity He is the Alpha and Omega The Beginning and the End The Son of God, the King of Kings Lord of lords, He's Everything Messiah, Jehovah The Prince of Peace is He The Son of Man, Seed of Abraham Second Person in the Trinity He is the Alpha and Omega The Beginning and the End The Son of God, the King of Kings Lord of lords, He's Everything Messiah, Jehovah The Prince of Peace is He The Son of Man, Seed of Abraham Second Person in the Trinity He is the Alpha and Omega The Beginning and the End The Son of God, the King of Kings Lord of lords, He's Everything Messiah, Jehovah The Prince of Peace is He The Son of Man, Seed of Abraham Second Person in the Trinity He is the Alpha and Omega The Son of God, the King of Kings Messiah, Jehovah The Great I Am seed of Abraham He is the Alpha and Omega The beginning and the end Son of God, the King of Kings The Lord of everything He is Lord Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Robbie Trice
Jeffrey Johnson
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What does it mean that Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega? "The Alpha and the Omega" (Α and Ω) are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, symbolizing totality, eternity, and completeness, used in the Bible's Book of Revelation as a title for both God and Jesus Christ, signifying their role as the beginning and the end of all things, "the First and the Last". The names of the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet; they are used together three times in Revelation as titles for God. In these contexts, this expression means the same as "the first and the last" and "the beginning and the end."—Re 1:8; 21:6; 22:13. God calls Himself the Alpha and Omega in Revelation 1:8, 21:6, and 22:13, emphasising His eternal nature and sovereignty. Jesus also proclaims Himself as the Alpha and Omega, affirming His divinity and eternal existence alongside God the Father. The title signifies that God is the source (Beginning) and the ultimate goal (End) of all creation, holding everything together. In Christianity, the phrase is a title for God and Jesus Christ, appearing in the Book of Revelation to emphasise their eternal and sovereign nature. Christ, as the Alpha and Omega, is the first and last in so many ways. He is the "author and finisher" of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), signifying that He begins it and carries it through to completion. He is the totality, the sum and substance of the Scriptures, both of the Law and of the Gospel (John 1:1, 14). He is the fulfilling End of the Law (Matthew 5:17), and He is the beginning subject matter of the gospel of grace through faith, not of works (Ephesians 2:8-9). He is found in the first verse of Genesis and in the last verse of Revelation. He is the first and last, all in all of salvation, from the justification before God to the final sanctification of His people. Through time, living as believers in the world has been challenging, even dangerous. In our human weakness, we need reassurance of God's strength and closeness to bolster our spirits. Knowing that God is both the Beginning and the End of all things provides that blessing for His people: • He has an unchanging nature which brings us comfort • He has a majesty which inspires us to worship • He has an authority which gives us peace • He has a perfect plan which fills us with joy Being the Alpha and Omega is an aspect of God's excellent greatness, and also a part of His mystery. If we let go of trying to figure it out, we can start to see that this truth is an excellent source of security for our lives now and into the future. The Bible applies this term to both Jehovah God and his Son, Jesus, but with different meanings. Consider two examples. In Isaiah 44:6, God says to Isaiah, "I am the first, and I am the last. There is no God but me." Here God highlights that he is the everlasting true God; besides him, there is no other. (Deuteronomy 4:35, 39) In this case, then, the expression "the first and the last" has the same meaning as "the Alpha and the Omega." Additionally, the term “the First [pro’tos, not alpha] and the Last [e’skha·tos, not omega]” occurs at Revelation 1:17, 18 and 2:8. In these verses, the context shows that the one referred to died and later returned to life. These verses cannot refer to God because he has never died. Habakkuk 1:12 ESV - "Art not thou from everlasting, O Jehovah my God, my Holy One? We shall not die. O Jehovah, thou hast ordained him for judgment; and thou, O Rock, hast established him for correction." However, Jesus died and was resurrected. (Acts 3:13-15) He was the first human to be resurrected to immortal spirit life in heaven, where he now lives "forever and ever." (Revelation 1:18; Colossians 1:18) Jesus Christ is called "the firstborn from the dead." He was the first ever to be resurrected to everlasting life. And He is "the Last" to be so personally resurrected by Jehovah.
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