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Rev 1:1-20 -- The Prologue

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Alpha
[smith] (A), the first letter of the Greek alphabet. With Omega, the last letter, it is used in the Old Testament and in the New to express the eternity of God, as including both the beginning and the end. (Revelation 1:8,11; 21:6; 2...
[nave] ALPHA, a title of Christ, Rev. 1:8, 11; 21:6; 22:13. Compare Isa. 41:4; 44:6; 48:12.
Omega
[ebd] (Rev. 1:8), the last letter in the Greek alphabet. (See A.)
[nave] OMEGA, Alpha and Omega, the all-comprehensiveness of Christ, Rev. 1:8, 11; 21:6; 22:13.
REVELATION OF JOHN
[isbe] REVELATION OF JOHN - I. TITLE AND GENERAL CHARACTER OF BOOK 1. Title 2. Uniqueness and Reality of Visions II. CANONICITY AND AUTHORSHIP 1. Patristic Testimony 2. Testimony of Book Itself 3. Objections to Johannine Authorship...
PERSON OF CHRIST, 4-8
[isbe] PERSON OF CHRIST, 4-8 - VI. Teaching of Jesus. 1. The Johannine Jesus: The Gospel narratives not only present us, however, with dramatizations of the God-man, according to their authors' conception of His composite person. T...
UNCHANGEABLE; UNCHANGEABLENESS
[isbe] UNCHANGEABLE; UNCHANGEABLENESS - un-chanj'-a-bl, un-chanj'-a-bl-nes: I. UNCHANGEABLENESS OF GOD A TRUTH OF NATURAL THEOLOGY II. SCRIPTURAL DOCTRINE OF THE UNCHANGEABLENESS OF GOD 1. Not Lifeless Immobility 2. As Contrasted w...
Jesus, The Christ
[nave] JESUS, THE CHRIST. Index of Sub-topics History of; Miscellaneous Facts Concerning; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to; Ascension of; Atonement by; Attributes of; Compassion of; Confessing; Creator; Death of; Design of His...
PAROUSIA
[isbe] PAROUSIA - pa-roo'-zhi-a: I. THE APOSTOLIC DOCTRINE 1. Terms 2. Data and Sources 3. Consistency 4. Meaning of the Symbolism II. THE TEACHING OF JESUS 1. Critical Problems 2. Summary 3. Fall of Jerusalem 4. Time III. JOHN'S E...
OMEGA, OR OMEGA
[smith] The last letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used metephorically to denote the end of anything (Revelation 1:8,11)
JESUS CHRIST, 5
[isbe] JESUS CHRIST, 5 - PART IV. EPILOGUE: THE APOSTOLIC TEACHING 1. After the Ascension: The earthly life of Jesus is finished. With His resurrection and ascension a new age begins. Yet the work of Christ continues. As Luke expre...
Key
[ebd] frequently mentioned in Scripture. It is called in Hebrew maphteah, i.e., the opener (Judg. 3:25); and in the Greek New Testament kleis, from its use in shutting (Matt. 16:19; Luke 11:52; Rev. 1:18, etc.). Figures of ancient...
Jehovah
[ebd] the special and significant name (not merely an appellative title such as Lord [adonai]) by which God revealed himself to the ancient Hebrews (Ex. 6:2, 3). This name, the Tetragrammaton of the Greeks, was held by the later J...
ALPHA AND OMEGA
[isbe] ALPHA AND OMEGA - al'-fa, o'-me-ga, o-me'-ga (Alpha and Omega = A and O): The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, hence, symbolically, "beginning and end"; in Revelation "The Eternal One" in Rev 1:8 of the Father, ...
CHRIST, OFFICES OF
[isbe] CHRIST, OFFICES OF - of'-is-is. General Titles of our Lord I. CHRIST'S MEDIATION EXPRESSED IN THE SPECIFIC OFFICES Historical Review of the Theory II. THE THREEFOLD OFFICE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT The Failure of the Offices to S...
A
[ebd] Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet, as Omega is the last. These letters occur in the text of Rev. 1:8,11; 21:6; 22:13, and are represented by "Alpha" and "Omega" respectively (omitted in R.V., 1:11). They mean "th...
GOD, NAMES OF
[isbe] GOD, NAMES OF - || I. INTRODUCTORY 1. The Phrase "His Name" 2. Classification. II. PERSONAL NAMES OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. 'Elohim 2. 'El 3. 'Eloah 4. 'Adhon, 'Adhonay 5. Yahweh (Yahweh) 6. Tsur (Rock) 7. Ka`dhosh 8. S...
OMNIPOTENCE
[isbe] OMNIPOTENCE - om-nip'-o-tens: 1. Terms and Usage: The noun "omnipotence" is not found in the English Bible, nor any noun exactly corresponding to it in the original Hebrew or Greek The adjective "omnipotent" occurs in Rev 19...

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Mahakasih Yang Ilahi [KJ.58] ( Love Divine, All Loves Excelling ) Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Sebelum Semua Jadi [KJ.136] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

1. Sebelum semua jadi ada Firman Mulia; Dia Alfa dan Omega, citra Allah BapaNya. Dia itu Yang Pertama, pun Yang Akhir Dialah selamanya dan abadi.	Ams 8:23 Yoh 1:1-2 Why 1:8 Why 22:13
2. Oleh Firman diciptakan yang mengisi semesta: langit, bumi dan samud'ra beserta penghuninya. Oleh Dia, untuk Dia terbentuk semuanya selamanya dan abadi.	Kej 1:3-31 Mzm 33:6 Yoh 1:3 Ibr 1:2 Kol 1:16
3. Ia ambil rupa insan, rupa Adam yang fana, menderita sampai mati menebus manusia, agar kita tak binasa, tapi hidup olehNya selamanya dan abadi.	Yoh 1:14 Flp 2:6-8 Yoh 3:16
4. Ia pun telah dikandung dar pada Roh Kudus dan perawan terberkati melahirkan penebus. Tampak wujud Jurus'lamat di wajahNya yang kudus selamanya dan abadi.	Mat 1:20 Luk 1:35, 42 2 Kor 4:6
5. Puji, hai malaikat sorga, puji Raja semesta! Penguasa duniawi, puji Allah Yang Esa! Biarlah segala lidah mengagungkan Tuhannya selamanya dan abadi.	Mzm 148 Luk 2:14 Flp 2:9-11
6. Janji pada masa lampau dalam Dia t'lah genap. Dialah yang disyairkan di halaman Alkitab. Sudah datang Jurus'lamat; puji syukur menggegap selamanya dan abadi.	Mat 1:22-23
7. Maha Hakim orang mati, Raja orang hidup pun, Kau di takhta Allah Bapa mengalahkan lawanMu. Unsur jahat Kauenyahkan dalam penghakimanMu selamanya dan abadi.	2 Kor 5:10 Why 20:11-15 Kis 2:33-35
8. Biar kami, tua-muda, umatMu, kecil-besar, bersyukur memuji Dikau, Raja adil dan benar: biar madah orang s'lamat silih-ganti terdengar selamanya dan abadi.	Mzm 148:12-13 Why 19:5 Why 15:2-4
9. KepadaMu, Yesus Kristus, dan kepada BapaMu dan kepada Roh Penghibur layak diberi syukur, puji, hormat dan kuasa dalam KerajaanMu selamanya dan abadi.
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T'rang Bintang Fajar Berseri [KJ.139] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

	Mzm 45; Kdg. Agung
1. T'rang Bintang Fajar berseri, cerminan sorga memberi karunia, kebenaran. Ya Anak Daud, Rajaku, Engkau Pengantin umatMu; hatiku Kau besarkan! Mahamurah dan mulia, Kau sedia melimpahkan sukacita pengharapan.	2 Ptr 1:19 Why 22:16-17 Ef 5:25-27
2. Engkaulah mutiaraku, Putra mahkota BapaMu, Pangeran Mahamulia! Kau bunga bakung hatiku; betapa harum InjilMu, lipuran yang sempurna! Hosiana! Kau dandanan dan santapan yang sorgawi: Kau sertaku tiap hari!	Mat 13:44-46 Kid 2:1 Yoh 6:32-58
3. Pancarkanlah di batinku cahaya sinar kasihMu, Permata yang abadi! Ya Pokok-anggur yang benar, buatlah rantingMu segar berbuah yang sejati! Kaulah Nyala pengasihan, kebajikan dalam hati: rindu lama Kauobati!	Yoh 15:1-8
4. WajahMu mencerminkan t'rus pribadi Allah yang kudus penuh kemurahanNya. Ya Yesus, b'rilah sabdaMu dan Roh KudusMu yang teguh sertaku selamanya! Lihat, ingat akan daku dan Kauhapus air mataku: t'rima aku di mejaMu!	Yoh 1:14 2 Kor 4:6 Yes 25:8 Why 7:17 Why 21:4
5. Ya Bapa mahamulia, sebelum ada dunia telah Kaupilih aku. Di dalam Putra TunggalMu Kau menerima diriku: padaNya 'ku terpadu. Haleluya! Hidup sorga yang sempurna diberiNya: sukacita tak terhingga!	Ef 1:4 Gal 4:4-6
6. Pujianmu, hai dunia, dengan musik iringilah demi PerjamuanNya! Muliakanlah Sang Mempelai di singgasana yang permai; bersuka, hai umatNya! Nyanyi, tari bergiliran, bergembira puji Tuhan, Maharaja Keagungan!	Why 19:6-9
7. Alangkah riang hatiku, sebab 'ku jadi milikMu, ya Alfa dan Omega! Yang Awal dan Yang Akhir Kau dan Pohon Hidup di firdaus, Engkau harapan g'reja! Amin, amin, Kurindukan Dikau, Tuhan; 'ku berkata: oleh Rohmu:"Maranata!"	Why 1:8, 17 Why 22:13 Kej 2:9 Why 2:7 1 Kor 16:22 Why 22:20
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Yesus T'lah Datang [KJ.138] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

[Rev 1:8] Alpha, Omega Hover on the song's title to listen the music

[Rev 1:8] Bring, O Morn, Thy Music Hover on the song's title to listen the music

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In light of Gen. 3:8-10 and Exo. 33:17-33, how can you say, no man can see God?
I think I would have to begin with the words of John as my starting point: "No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him" (John 1:18, NKJ). This is a propositi...

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Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

2. The appearance of the King 97:2-9

97:2-5 These verses reveal the appearance of the Lord in terms similar to other visions God gave His prophets (cf. Isa. 6:1-4; Ezek. 1; Rev. 1). The psalmist's words describe God's glory in figurative language. Clouds and thi...
The fearful servant, Israel 41:1-20

The Lord, through His prophet, assured fearful Israel in this segment. Israel need not fear the nations (vv. 1-7) because Yahweh remained committed to His people and would use them to accomplish His purposes in the world (vv....
3. The King of Zion 5:2-5a

This section introduces another ruler of Israel who, in contrast to Zedekiah, his foil, would effectively lead God's people."This royal oracle is obviously intended to be the central peak of the range of oracles in chs. 4 and...
Message 8

The subject of the Book of Revelation is Jesus Christ (1:1). It is an unveiling ("revelation") of Him. What does this book reveal about Christ? The Book of Revelation is the unveiling of the person of Jesus Christ, the power ...
Outline

I. The preparation of the prophet ch. 1A. The prologue of the book 1:1-81. The preface 1:1-32. The address and doxology 1:4-63. The theme 1:7-8B. The commission of the prophet 1:9-201. The first commission to write 1:9-112. T...
3. The theme 1:7-8

These verses contain the first prophetic oracle of the book. The only other one in which God speaks is in 21:5-8.1:7 "Behold"(Gr. idou) indicates special divine intervention. This verse summarizes the main features of the rev...
3. The amplification of the commission 1:17-20

John's response to this revelation was similar to Daniel's response to the vision God gave him (cf. Dan. 10:7-9). Jesus then proceeded to give John more information about what He wanted him to do.1:17 This revelation of Jesus...
4. Promise 3:20-22

In the context we note that God addressed well-known verse 20 to Christians."The first thing which a person mustget fixed in his mind when studying the message to the Church in Laodicea is the fact that the Spirit of God is a...
The glory of God 4:2-8

4:2 As soon as John heard this invitation, he entered another ecstatic state (cf. 1:10). His body remained on the earth, but he saw a throne and someone sitting on it in heaven (cf. Ezek. 11:1, 5). "Throne"occurs 45 times in ...
1. The first seal 6:1-2

6:1 "I saw"marks the continuation of what John had seen that chapters 4 and 5 record, but also the commencement of revelation concerning future events on earth. Chapters 1-5 have introduced this revelation. John was an eyewit...
The dragon's hostility toward the male child 12:1-6

This pericope furnishes the plot for the drama that unfolds in the rest of the chapter.12:1 John saw a "sign,"something that signified or represented something else (cf. v. 3; 13:13-14; 15:1; 16:14; 19:29). Usually John used ...
2. John's first vision of the New Jerusalem 21:2-8

21:2 In the same vision, John next saw a city descending out of heaven from God (cf. v. 10; 3:12; Heb. 11:13-16). It was holy in contrast to the former Jerusalem (cf. 11:8; Isa. 52:1; Matt. 4:5; 27:53). As the old Jerusalem w...
C. The testimony of Jesus and John's response 22:12-20

22:12 Jesus Christ repeated His promise to return soon (v. 7, cf. 1:3; 22:20)."Nowhere is a date set, nor was there any definite promise that the consummation would occur within the lifetime of the first century Christians. N...
Bibliography

Abbott-Smith, George. A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1950.Aldrich, Roy L. "The Divisions of the First Resurrection."Bibliotheca Sacra128:510 (April-June 1971):117-19.Alford, Henry. ...

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1. Yesus t'lah datang memb'ri sukacita; Alfa, Omega dan Firman kekal. Allah sejati dan Maha Pencipta Bagaimana manusia kita kenal! Sorga dan bumi, siarkan berita: Yesus t'lah datang memb'ri sukacita!	Why 1:8 Yoh 1:14 Flp 2:6-8 Kol 1:19 Kol 2:9
2. Yesus t'lah datang! Terputus ikatan yang dalam dosa dan maut menjerat! Rantai diganti dengan kelepasan dari kungkungan kuasa gelap. Habislah duka, lenyap kecemasan: Yesus t'lah datang! Terputus ikatan!	Mzm 107:10-16 Yes 42:7 Yes 61:1 Rm 6:12-23
3. Yesus t'lah datang dengan berkuasa; Ia mendobrak penjara teguh! Benteng neraka pun porak poranda, Jalan merdeka terbuka penuh! Sudahkah kini, hai Iblis, kaurasa? Yesus t'lah datang dengan berkuasa!	Ibr 2:14-15 Why 9:12
4. Yesus t'lah datang, Pahlawan mulia; puji kuasaNya, seg'nap mahlukNya! Juruselamatmu hanyalah Dia; pintu hatimu bukakan seg'ra! Lihat, mahkotamu sudah sedia; Yesus t'lah datang, Pahlawan mulia!	2 Tim 4:8 1 Ptr 5:4 Why 2:10
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1. Maha kasih yang ilahi, nikmat sorga, turunlah Mendiami hati kami; Kau mahkota kurnia. Yesus, Kau berlimpah rahmat, Sumber kasih yang besar! Datanglah membawa s'lamat bagi kami yang gentar.	1 Kor 13:13
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