Bluestar Posted June 15, 2006 Report Posted June 15, 2006 Happy Thursday! Alpha and Omega, first and last, beginning and end: God was God at the beginning of our world, and will still be God at its end. Speaking of both in similar terms indicates that Jesus is in a deep sense God, totally one with him. Praise God. Quote
lupie Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 God was the first and will be the last the alpha and omega. God is eternal, and untill we see him face to face there is no way we can fathom his love for man kind. john 1:1 in the beginningwas the word, and the word was with God, and the word was fully god Quote
charlenereeves Posted February 10, 2007 Report Posted February 10, 2007 Q2. What does this tell us about the Father? The Father is the speaker here in 1:8 and in 21:6. But Jesus is the speaker in 1:17 and 22:12-13. What is the significance of this for our understanding of who Jesus is? I believe that the Trinity explains that God is the Father, God (Jesus) is the Son, and the Holy Spirit. To me I think God is Jesus and Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is a part of the same body and yet 3 ways God is always with us-past, present, and future. Quote
Craig Posted March 26, 2007 Report Posted March 26, 2007 God reveals to us in Revelation 1:8 that He is the Alpha and Omega. He is the Almighty from the beginning to the end of creation. He was, is and will be. All of these verses are revealing to the Christian that the Lord God and Jesus Christ are the one and same. Quote
Craig Posted March 26, 2007 Report Posted March 26, 2007 God reveals to us in Revelation 1:8 that He is the Alpha and Omega. He is the Almighty from the beginning to the end of creation. He was, is and will be. All of these verses are revealing to the Christian that the Lord God and Jesus Christ are one and same. Quote
Renewed Posted April 15, 2007 Report Posted April 15, 2007 I must say that this one had me quite a bit. The Alpha and the Omega, The beginning and the end and the first and the last. I have come to realise that we must recognise that Jesus and the Father are one. Equal in every way. So we should believe in the trinity. Quote
cheastarr Posted April 22, 2007 Report Posted April 22, 2007 Alpha ans Omega...The Beginning and the End....He was and He is....He is the First and the Last.....God and Jesus John 1:1.....In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God....v2....He was in the begining with God....v14....And the Word became flesh and dwelt amoung us and we beheld His glory...the glory as of the only begotten of the Father...full of grace and truth.....another example showing us that God and Jesus are One. John 10:30 I and the Father are one.............Jesus telling His desciples that He and God were one 1 Corinthians 2:13...Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.................The gift given by God to His people after jhesus was taken from the world, the Comforter, another part of the Holy Trinity of God/Jesus/Holy Spirit the three are ONE......Praise God!!!!! Quote
korsgren Posted May 17, 2007 Report Posted May 17, 2007 Q2. What does this tell us about the Father? The Father is the speaker here in 1:8 and in 21:6. But Jesus is the speaker in 1:17 and 22:12-13. What is the significance of this for our understanding of who Jesus is? I too wonder how we can tell when the father is speaking and when it is the son. The same and similar words are used to describe both speakers reavealing that they are understood as being equal to each other. The difference being that in the latter passages the speaker describes himself as having been dead but now is alive, wheras the speaker ascribed as the father says he has always existed. Quote
Robin Wahls Posted July 1, 2007 Report Posted July 1, 2007 Q2. What does this tell us about the Father? The Father is the speaker here in 1:8 and in 21:6. But Jesus is the speaker in 1:17 and 22:12-13. What is the significance of this for our understanding of who Jesus is? It tells us that God is the One and Only, there are no other gods but Him. It signifies that Jesus is God, one part of the Trinity Quote
JustJeff Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 These verses tell us that the Father and Jesus His Son are eternal, the beginning and the end of all things but of utmost importance, they tell us that the Father and Jesus are One. This is huge in our understanding of Jesus, His Diety and the significance of His human walk, His humility and sacrifice that we might be reconciled with Him. Quote
dharm Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 This makes it very clear that God and Jesus are one and the same. That Jesus died on the cross to pay for our sins then be resurrected on the third day and ascend into heaven to sit at the right hand of God proves that He is part of the trinity. As christians we must know this and honor Him to the highest. Quote
Andre Posted October 3, 2007 Report Posted October 3, 2007 It is such a comfort to understand that the Bible as the Word of God is consistent in its teaching, confirming the doctrine of the Trinity. It fills one with amazing thankfulness that we believe the only true God, really thankful that in His grace, He also chose me to be His child, although I do not deserve it. Quote
Bro Steven Posted October 24, 2007 Report Posted October 24, 2007 According to Rev. 1:8 and 1:17-18 That GOD and JESUS are equal both are the first and last and when we read these verses we cant forget John 1:1-14 which this proves that God the father and God the son are one and Jesus said I and my Father are one. Which this proves the deity of Jesus. Quote
Linda Spilman Posted October 29, 2007 Report Posted October 29, 2007 Q2. It tells us that the Father is eternal and all powerful. For those living under the persecution of the Roman Emperor Domitian (who declared himself lord and god) this message of the "Alpha and Omega" offers great encouragement to the Christians. As Jesus speaks we see that He too is the first and the last. Being eternal and sent from God gives Christ the credentials needed to comfort and challenge the seven churches. Fear not 1:17 (words He used during His earthly ministry) and a reminder that He is the judge and rewarder of every man. 22:12 Quote
Candy Cane Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 Jesus Christ is the only one raised from the dead and is also the same as God, who is the Alpha and Omega. In knowing, understanding and believing this fact, indeed, the most important fact in coming to Salvation through Christ Jesus, we are encouraged that Christ is our bridge to the Creator. Because of this, we no longer must go through an earthly priest or animal sacrificial blood in order to obtain atonement for our sins. What a blessing! Jesus has done the work and paved the way for each of us. Quote
mags Posted January 10, 2008 Report Posted January 10, 2008 Both the Father and Jesus are speaking of being eternal. The beginning and the end, they have always been here and will always be. Unending, continual ... The ONLY way to the Father is through Jesus - He is our Saviour and our intercessor! Quote
Moses 4 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Posted January 15, 2008 Q: 2 Jesus tells us that his father will return to Earth, be not afraid (if you believe that Jesus is the Son of God) God is the first and the last the Alpha and the Omega. Pax Karl Quote
Blssd1030 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Posted January 28, 2008 Vs. 1:8 tells us what God wants us to understand about His character as far as Him being absolute, eternal, and encompassing all power. Jesus takeing upon Himself the same titles as the Father shows the glory, exaltation, and blessing of Christ by the Father. This is significant to our faith in salvation and to the belief in one equal Holy Trinity. I enjoy reading your resposes, so thank you. Quote
coastershirley Posted May 19, 2008 Report Posted May 19, 2008 that the father is the beginning and the end the alpha and the omega it shows us that the father was and is and is to come the significance of this for our understanding of jesus is that he was sent to and was obiedent to and respected the father and was the first born and the last born of the father he was also the first to be raised and asscend to the father Quote
masika Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 Q2. What does 1:8 tell us about the Father? The Father is the speaker here in 1:8 and in 21:6. But Jesus is the speaker in 1:17 and 22:12-13. What is the significance of this for our understanding of who Jesus is? The Father is the last and the end. Jesus and The Father are one. God finished the work of creation and Jesus finished the work of redemption. Quote
vsdaddy4441 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Posted July 21, 2008 As I understand the Trinity, God the Father and God the Son, (Jesus) are One although able to express themselves independently. In Rev. 1:8 and 22:12-13, the descriptions are almost identical. John 1 says that "in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God..." The words of Jesus have the same authority as words ascribed to God the Father because they are in agreement. Both have been from before we think of as a "beginning" and both will last forever. Quote
gideona Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Q2. What does this tell us about the Father? The Father is the speaker here in 1:8 and in 21:6. But Jesus is the speaker in 1:17 and 22:12-13. What is the significance of this for our understanding of who Jesus is? From these four passages, it shows that both God the Father and Jesus are one (not excluding the Holy Spirit. It shows the trinity.Our God is the beginning and the ending. Quote
randall greene Posted September 14, 2008 Report Posted September 14, 2008 This tells us that God the Father is the beginning and the end. This shows us his power and authority. Jesus also said that He was the Alpha and Omega showing that He and the Father are one. Quote
Sherlynn Posted September 17, 2008 Report Posted September 17, 2008 Q2. What does this tell us about the Father? The Father is the speaker here in 1:8 and in 21:6. But Jesus is the speaker in 1:17 and 22:12-13. What is the significance of this for our understanding of who Jesus is? This shows that Jesus and God, the Father are one. The same in all their ways, even before the world began. Quote
Sherlynn Posted September 17, 2008 Report Posted September 17, 2008 As I understand the Trinity, God the Father and God the Son, (Jesus) are One although able to express themselves independently. In Rev. 1:8 and 22:12-13, the descriptions are almost identical. John 1 says that "in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God..." The words of Jesus have the same authority as words ascribed to God the Father because they are in agreement. Both have been from before we think of as a "beginning" and both will last forever. Very well said!! Quote
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