Jesus: The Alpha and the Omega Rev 1:8

Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega is . . . The Revelator God gave the revelation to Jesus Christ (v.1). Jesus gave the revelation to John the apostle (v.2). We have the revelation to read now (v.3) - Jude 3; Eph 3:4-5

Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega is . . . The Revelator Consider this process as given in John - Jn 14:26; 16:13 This means that the words of the apostles and prophets are the words of Jesus

Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega is . . . The Uniter The greeting is from the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (v4) The work of Jesus Christ (v.5-6) The future of Jesus Christ (v.7) The identity of Jesus Christ (v.8) All these truths focus on the central truth that Jesus is the Uniter

Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega is . . . The Motivator John was on the island of Patmos for the testimony of Jesus Christ. He was “in the Spirit” on the Lord’s day and heard a loud voice. The voice was Jesus’ voice. He said . . . John turned around and saw a vision. Jesus is the motivator.

Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega is . . . The Initiator John’s response Jesus said: Jesus starts the conversation regarding our need to change

God has done His part. Have you done yours? God's Plan of Salvation GOD'S PART The great love of God for man (Jn 3:16) He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, as the Saviour (Lk 19:10) Sent the Holy Spirit as a guide (Jn 16:13) Gave the Gospel as "the power" unto salvation (Rom 1:16) Provided atonement by the blood of Christ (Rom 5:9) MAN'S PART Hear the Gospel (Rom 10:17, Jn 8:32) Believe the Gospel (Heb 11:6, Jn 20:31) Repent of past sins (Lk 13:3, Acts 17:30) Confess faith in Jesus Christ (Rom 10:10, Matt 10:32) Be Baptized (Gal 3:27, Mk 16:16, Acts 2:38) Be faithful unto death (Rev 2:10) God has done His part. Have you done yours?