The Eternity of God the Son
Revelation 1:8
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, said the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.


Contemplate God our Saviour —

I. As HE WAS.

1. He was — in the bosom of the Father from all eternity.

2. He was — a little helpless babe, born in a stable, cradled in a manger.

3. He was — "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief."

4. He was — a sacrifice for sin.

5. He was — again on earth forty days (Acts 1:3).

II. HE IS — HIS PRESENT STATE AND CIRCUMSTANCES.

1. He is — glorified.

2. He is — the head of His Church.

3. He is — preparing a place for us.

4. He is — in a state of expectation.

III. HE IS TO COME.

1. His second advent is as certain as His first, and depends upon it.

2. He is to come — suddenly and unexpectedly.

3. He is to come — with power and great glory.

4. He is to come — for the final consummation of all things.

(Dean Close.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

WEB: "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."




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