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The Christ of Revelation


Revelation 1:8 - “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

     The Book of Revelation is an apocalyptic book of future events. It gives us a prophetic look into the consummation of the ages. It has been titled the Revelation of John, because the Apostle John authored this great work. In reality it should be titled, “The Revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ.”

     The first eight verses reveal the Lord Jesus Christ as the central figure of this Revelation.  Verse 1 reveals Jesus as the channel of the Word and testimony of God.  Verse 2 teaches that He is the source of blessings.  Verse 3 promises His blessings to those who hear and keep the words of this prophecy. 
John continues in verse 5, “He is the faithful witness, the first born of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. “ He is revealed to be the source of all grace who loves and cleanses us through His shed blood. 

     The first eight verses are a commentary on the Lord Jesus Christ.   The verses of chapter one reveal Him as a Prophet, Priest, and King.  In verse 7 there is a promise that He will come back again.  "Behold He comes with clouds; and every eye shall see Him." 

      The Lord continues His revelation to John in verse 8, "’I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, says the Lord,’ who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."  Who is this Jesus, who claims to be the Alpha and Omega?  Who is this Jesus, who makes the statement, “I am the beginning and the ending?”

Alpha and Omega is the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.  This scripture reveals that Christ is our A-Z and everything in between.  John continues, “Who was, who is, and who is to come.”  What a promise we have from the Christ of Revelation.

     The Christmas season recognizes His birth.  In the four Gospels we have record of His humanity, His ministry and miracles, and His death and resurrection.  In the first chapter of Acts we witness His ascension, but in Revelation we see Him as the exalted Lord.

     He is the God who is.  We learn in Psalms 46:1 that our Lord is “An ever present help in time of trouble.”  John continues, “He is the one who was.” The Scriptures teach that He is the seed of the woman, the baby born in Bethlehem, and the baby that Mary wrapped in swaddling clothes and cuddled in her arms.

     In the latter part of Revelation 1:8, we have this promise, “Who is to come.” He promises that He will come back again.  John 14:2-3 reads, “I go to prepare a place for you. where I am, there you may be also.”

     What a comforting thought from the pen of the Apostle John.  The Christ of Revelation is our ever-present help in time of trouble, and He is our soon coming King.

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