1. Amen Amen is transliteration Baptism Originally from Hebrew OT usage: “to make firm” (prop up, build) thus confirm, so be it. Jer.28:6 Summary of NT usage: 1) truly, indeed, so is it 2) may it be fulfilled

2. I I Amen To Curses, Dt.27:15-26 1.True love warns before the transgression. Hb.11:7 2.Freedom of will. Jn.7:17; 8:44 * We have a choice; we are not puppets * If we can say yes to temptation, we can say no Gn.39; 1 Sm.24; Dn.1:8

3. 1.True love warns 2.Freedom of will 3.Accountability for our actions Mt.12:36 Even if you disagree, it doesn’t change consequences 4. Admission: we deserve punish- ment for disobedience Mt.3:6

4. II II Amen To God, Neh.8:5-6 1.Our ultimate knowledge of God comes through His word It stands. Mt.24:35 2. Our God is great Ex.5:1-2; 8:10, 22; 9:14, 16, 29

5. 3. God is worthy of praise Doxologies: Ps.41:13; 72:19; 89:52 4. Forced praise, 1 Tim.1:17 * eternal (w/o beg. or end) * immortal (not subject to death; incorruptible) * invisible (unseen by mortal eyes) Paul had to praise

6. III III Amen In Jesus’ Teaching Mt.- Lk.: fifty-four Amens 1. To introduce important procla- mations. Mt.5:18, 26; 6:5 2. To announce grave warnings. Mt.10:15; 24:34 3. To show advantages of His disciples. Mt.13:…17

7. Amen, Amen (John) Jn.1:51 Rabbis said Amen Rabbis said Amen at the end Jesus: Amen, Amen: Emphasis At the beginning: Certainty Jn.3:3, 5

8. Amen, A Divine Title Rv.3:14 “The God of truth” = Amen: 1. At beginning of a sentence, an adverb (verily, truly) 2. At end of sentence, a wish (so be it; may it be so) 3. As name of Christ, implies: His deity (Is.65:16; 1 Jn.5:20) His assurance

9. IV Amen In Worship, 1 Co.14:16 Assemblies in Corinth were divided Amen shows unity, agreement Assemblies in Corinth were: 1. Made up of factions If everyone cannot say Amen, something is wrong. 1 Co.1:10 E.g.: error (1 Co.15)

10. 1. Made up of factions 2. Characterized by frenzy (13, 27-33) Amen shows order If confusion reigns, no one can say Amen. V.40 3. Led by few Amen shows participation Not all lead All can do something

11. V Amen To Promises Of God, 2 Co.1:15-20 Context: disappointment w. Paul; thought he had not kept his word The charge: “Paul is fickle” (15-16) 1. 17-18, his plans are subject to change (Ja.4:13-15) 2. 19, God would not use liars 3. 20, Amen here is faithfulness; God’s promises are eternal and unchangeable