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. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. The book of revelation from alpha to omega kindle edition by martin, roy. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. 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. 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. Jesus uses this name for himself nine times in the book of revelation. The alpha and omega of revelation gospel trumpeter. 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.
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. 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. 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. In particular, two truths concerning the divine nature of jesus are presented in revelation chapter one 1 divine nature of christ.
This quotation appears among others that are ascribed to an angel and to jesus christ. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha. This is the first track from my album the book of revelation. What does it mean that jesus is the alpha and the omega. 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. Alpha and omega jesus is god revelation 1 simply bible. 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 greek says in a roll, which was the form of books in the east at that time. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction the marks of divinity. Book of revelation in the textus receptus king james. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
The respective positions of these letters in the greek alphabet are used to. It is the only book in the new testament in which we find seven. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation from alpha to omega. The book of revelation from alpha to omega is like no other book you have ever read. In the book of revelation jesus, the alpha and omega, shows himself to be god just like his father. In our passage today, jesus asserts his totality using the first and last letters of the greek alphabet. In the book of revelation, jesus shows himself to be god just like his father. Alpha and omega some people say that since the same titles alpha and omega are used for both god and jesus, trinitarian verses. Calling oneself the alpha and omega, then, would be. The gospels stress that jesus is god incarnated to be a man, living on the earth mainly to carry out gods work of redemption. At the end of the vulcan condition the human being, too, will be permitted to say. Jesus calls himself the alpha and the omega three times in the book of revelation revelation 1. 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 respective positions of these letters in the greek alphabet are used to illustrate that jehovah alone is the beginning and the end.
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. The book of revelation is the culmination of the prophecies about the end times, beginning with the old testament. Of these four, the second and fourth certainly apply to. It is a book that will take you through the full spectrum of your emotions. The book of revelation introduces god as the beginning and ending point of all things. I am the alpha and the omega, says the lord god, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the almighty.
Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. These words are omitted in the revised version, as not found in the best mss. Jesus is the alpha and omega introduction to revelation chapter 1. Select the names for satan used in the book of revelation. God defines himself as alpha and omega in four passages of the book of revelation. Alpha and omega sunlit tree regular size funeral bulletins feature the scripture i am alpha and omega. The alpha and the omega revelation 22 john macarthur. Revelation is about jesus christ the alpha and omega. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Several times in the book of revelation, beginning with revelation 1. Who bar e r eco rd of the w or d of god, and of the tes ti mony of jesu s chr. As i stated above, the first and the last letters of the greek alphabet represent the alpha and omega, alpha.
When daniel finished the book of daniel he was told to shut up the words, and seal the book, dan 12. 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. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Who is the almighty in the book of revelation, and the. Alpha is the first letter in the greek alphabet and omega is the last letter. Some english bibles put these words in red letters, indicating that they are the words of jesus. It will make you want to love, hate, fight, and cryall at the same time. 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. Alpha and omega revelation king james version kjv i am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Alpha and omega some people say that since the same titles alpha and omega are used for both god and jesus, toggle navigation. Can you believe that we are now in the month of december.
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. Of these four, the second and fourth certainly apply to the son, and the third. Before these words are quoted in the book of revelation, the angel who was instrumental in presenting the. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation chapter 1 alpha and omega paul stringini. 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. Revelation 22 new international version niv biblica. Why does luther translate alpha and omega, in the book. This statement of eternality could apply only to god. This pair of letters are used as christian symbols, and are often combined with the cross, chirho, or other christian symbols. 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.