I AM THE ALPHA AND OMEGA
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The document discusses Jesus Christ as the Alpha and Omega (the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet), representing that he is the beginning and the end, and encompasses all things. It describes how Jesus is the creator, judge, and finisher, having begun creation and redemption and yet to complete his work. It encourages reading to know Jesus as the savior, who can solve any problem when coming to him, and who will return again to complete his work and bring an end to all things. It closes by inviting the reader to let Jesus be their savior by hearing and believing the gospel, repenting of sin, confessing faith, and being baptized.
I AM THE ALPHA AND OMEGA
- 2. Introduction: •The I AM series began with, “What shall I say?” Ex. 3:13 •Tell them, “I AM hath sent me to you.” Ex. 3:14 •Jesus came announcing himself as the I AM. Jn. 8:58 •We’ve learned about the eternal One in simple terms. •Bread, light, door, good Shepherd, way, truth, life, true vine…
- 3. The Alpha & Omega •The complete One! These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. •Every desire and need can be expressed by the alphabet. •What could be more expressive than the alphabet? •Is your problem s-i-n, f-e-a-r, or d-o-u-b-t? Mark 10:27 •If you can spell it, you can tell it to Jesus! 1 Peter 5:7 •Another way of saying “Christ is all”… Colossians 3:11; 2:9-10
- 4. The Beginning and the End •The Creator and Judge. Gen. 1:1; Ac.17:31 •Our Lord is the great beginner and finisher. Jn. 1:1-3 •Creation finished… Gen. 2:1; 1:2 •Redemption finished… Jn. 19:30 •Prophecies fulfilled… Is. 53:5 •Some finishing awaits His return… 1 Cor.15:24 •He also finishes His work in our lives. Phil. 1:6 •Salvation is just the beginning. Rom. 12:1-2 •He’s not through with us yet! Eph. 2:10
- 5. The One Who Is To Come! •“Says the Lord, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty” (Rev. 1:8). •The One who died and rose again will come again! 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Acts 1:11 •What will happen when He comes back? The end! •The dead in Christ will rise. 1 Thes. 4:13-16 •Living believers will be caught up. 1 Thes.4:17 •Are you looking for the ONE who is to come?
- 6. Start Each Day With the Beginning and the End in Mind! •We’ve been learning about the loving all sufficient Savior – Jesus Christ. 1 Jn. 4:19 •Do you know Him as your own? •Come to Him and you’ll find all you need! •His gospel is the power of God unto salvation! Romans 1:16-17 •He will fix your sin problem by His death burial, resurrection and transformation!
- 7. Let Jesus Be Your Savior! Hear & Believe the Gospel… Romans 10:17 Repent of your sinful life… Luke 13:3 Confess your faith in Jesus… Acts 8:37 Be baptized into Jesus…2 Cor. 5:17; Gal.3:27