a member of the ancient Hebrew nation, especially in the period from the
Exodus to the Babylonian Captivity ( c. 12th to 6th centuries BC).
The term ISRAEL is used in scripture to describe A MAN, A PEOPLE, A LAND (NATION).
A MAN: Genesis 32:28And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Genesis 35:10, 37:3,13 42:5 43:6,8,11 45:21 45:28 46:1,2,8,29,30 47:29,31 48:2,8,10,11,14,20,21,50:2
A PEOPLE: Genesis 32:32Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the sinew which shrank, which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the hollow of Jacob’s thigh in the sinew that shrank. Genesis 34:7, 35:21,22 36:1 47:27 49:2,7,16,24,28 50:25 Starting in Exodus 1:1 and through Deuteronomy 34:12 it was the people, the Children of Israel.
A NATION: From Joshua to Malachi God dealt with Israel as a PEOPLE and A NATION as he gave them a land. As they kept God first He blessed them, when they went after other gods, He would discipline them, even remove them from the Land. As they returned to Him they would again be blessed. Finally, at the birth of Christ the people of Israel were in their land, as a nation, however they were under the rule of Rome. Christ came and offered them their Kingdom, all they had to do was receive Him as their Messiah, their King. They not only rejected Him they had Him crucified.
While the Lord Jesus walked the earth during His three-year ministry, He taught His disciples and those who followed Him in Parables. Many times, He interpreted (explained) them, but the one about the fig tree was not explained.
Luke 13:6-9 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. Christ in explaining to the Jews the coming kingdom of heaven on earth warned them of what was happening. Christ came to present himself as their Messiah one who was to be the ruler of Israel (all earth). As promised in Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. As well as in many other Old Testament Scriptures. What was about to happen to Israel was being fulfilled right before their eyes. There are four key words in the parable: fig tree, fruit, three years, and this year. The Fig tree was Israel. The fruitwas supposed to be their acceptance of him as their Messiah. Thethree yearswere his ministry on earth where he presented them the opportunity to accept him as their Messiah. The request for this year was for one more year (after His resurrection). He again warned them of the coming of the kingdom in Luke 21:29-31, Matthew 24:32-33 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. This yearwas fulfilled during the first 8 chapters of Acts where Israel, through the Apostles preaching and teaching were presented many more opportunities to accept the risen Christ as their Messiah. When the stoning of Stephen took place (Acts 7) the year was up and thefig tree was cut down. God closed the door to the Nation Israel and selected Saul (Paul) to go to the Gentiles with the message of salvation through faith. The door of salvation was opened to the Gentiles. The Jews were set aside, blinded (Romans 11:7-11,25). But one day, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in, and the blindness will be lifted and God will again be dealing with His people, Israel.
A member of the ancient Hebrew nation, especially in the period from the Exodus to the Babylonian Captivity (c. 12th to 6th centuries BC).
The gospels are full of God’s, through Christ, offer for the people of Israel to become the Nation of Israel with their own King. Matthew 2:6And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Matthew 10:6But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matthew 10:23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. Matthew 15:24But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matthew 19:28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. His detractors knew what he offered (and did not believe it). Matthew 27:42He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. Mark 15:32Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him. He came to restore the Kingdom and be their King. Luke 1:16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. Luke 1:54,68, 2:25,32,34, 4:25,27,Luke 7:9When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. Luke 22:30That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 24:21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. John 1:31And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. His apostles believed it, Jewish leaders did not: John 1:49Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. John 3:10Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? John 12:13Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
a member of an ancient people living in what is now Israel and Palestine and, according to biblical tradition, descended from the patriarch Jacob, grandson of Abraham. After the Exodus ( c. 1300 BC) they established the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and their scriptures and traditions form the basis of the Jewish religion.
First mention of a Hebrew is found in Genesis 14:13And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram.
All
the other references in the Old Testament (14) refer to either men or women as Hebrews:
And
in the New Testament, Hebrew refers to the language spoken or written:
LUKE
23:38
JOHN 5:2, 19:13,17,20
ACTS 21:40, 22:2, 26:14
REVELATION 9:11, 16:16
Only when Paul is testifying about his heritage is Hebrew referred to a people: PHILIPPIANS 3:5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
TO CONCLUDE, Abram was from a tribe know as Hebrews. Abram became Abraham, the father of Isaac, the father of Jacob who became Israel.
Historic events beginning with the Babylon Captivity
BC 605 Fall of Jerusalem: Beginning of Babylon Captivity and times of the Gentiles Jeremiah 25:9-11, Daniel 1:1 586 Destruction of Temple and Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezz Jeremiah 52:11-13 535 Fall of Babylon: Beginning of second empire, Medo-Persia Daniel 2:39, 5:1-31, 7:5 535 Return of Jews to the Holy land Ezra 1:1-2:70 515 Rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem Ezra 3:1-13, 4:21-24, 5:1-6:18 445 Rebuilding of Jerusalem walls Nehemiah 1:1-6:16 445-396 City of Jerusalem rebuilt Daniel 9:25 331 Beginning of the third empire: Greece Daniel 2:39, 7:6, 8:1-22 242 Beginning of the forth empire: Rome Daniel 2:40, 7:7 63 Rome conquers Jerusalem 20 Romans begin rebuilding the temple 6 Birth of Christ Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:4-11 AD 27 Death, Burial, Resurrection of Christ Psalm 16:19, 22:1-21, Isaiah 53:3-12, Matthew 16:21, :22-23, 20:18-19, 27:33-50, 28:1-10 64 Jerusalem Temple completed John 2:21 70 Jerusalem and Temple destroyed: worldwide scattering of the Jews Deuteronomy 28:63-68, Matthew 24:1-2, Luke 21:20
1897 Zionist movement begins: Israel seeks home in ancient land 1945 Rise of Russia and Communism to Power 1946 Beginning of one world government: United Nations 1948 Israel established as a nation in the land Third return … first phase of Israel’s restoration 1956 Israel extends territory 1967 Israel regains territory from Jordan river to Suez Canal, including Jerusalem 1973 Withdrawal of Israel from Suez 1974 Israel extends territory into Egypt and Syria
What is Hell? Psalm 9:17 Wicked be turned into Hell Psalm 116:3 Pains of hell gat hold unto me Psalm 18:5, 2 Samuel 22:6 Sorrows of Hell Matthew 5:22 In danger of Hell Fire Revelation 14:11 They have no rest day or night Where is Hell? Psalm 55:15 Let them go down quick into Hell Ezekiel 31:16 When I cast him down into Hell Matthew 11:23 Brought down to Hell 2 Peter 2:4 Cast Angels down to Hell Who is it for? 2 Peter 2:4 Cast Angels down to Hell Psalm 9:17 The Wicked be turned into Hell and all nations that forgot God Matthew 10:23, Luke 12:5 Destroy body and soul in Hell Revelation 14:11But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part … When do they go there? Luke 16:22-23 …the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments,… Luke 23:43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. Matthew 25:46And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. How can I escape? 2 Peter 3:9The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Isaiah 55:6Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Romans 10:9-13That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Paul never uses the Greek words that are translated “hell.” He does teach about the fate of those who reject Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:12That they all might be damned who believe not the truth … Read full text (2:7-12) Paul describes God’s action against unbelievers with the word “wrath.” Romans 2:5, 8 says, “But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed…But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.” Paul is clear that those who are stubborn, unrepentant of their sins, and who reject the Lord will be objects of God’s wrath on the Day of Judgment.Colossians 3:6 explains this further when Paul says that God’s wrath is coming because of things such as lust, idolatry, greed, sexual immorality, and other evil deeds. However, Paul doesn’t just give us the fate of the wicked. He teaches that those who believe in Jesus Christ are not to be recipients of God’s wrath (Romans 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9), showing his audience that there is a way to avoid the coming judgment: believe in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote the letter to the Galatian church to combat false teaching. He opposed the false teaching so strongly that he said, “But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned! As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let him be eternally condemned!” (Galatians 1:8-9).Paul goes as far to say that anyone who teaches something that is different from the gospel of Jesus Christ (a person or even an angel) will be condemned to damnation forever. Paul continues his teaching of hell when he says inRomans 2:9, “There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil.” Clearly, the afterlife is in view since, in our current world, those who do evil don’t always experience trouble and distress. The righteous are typically persecuted and go through tribulation (tribulation means trouble). Paul is teaching that those who reject God and do evil will experience trouble and distress in the next life. 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10is one of the most important passages about Paul’s teaching on hell. These verses say, “He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among those who have believed.” Paul teaches this idea elsewhere.Galatians 6:8 says, “The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” Philippians 1:28 and 3:19 teach that non-Christians will be destroyed. 2 Thessalonians 2:10 says, “They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.” These verses tell us a lot. First, the ungodly will be destroyed, but Christians will be given eternal life. Second, those who perish will do so because they refused to believe in Jesus Christ. However, these verses have fueled a debate on whether or not hell will last forever. Paul says that the wicked will be destroyed. Does this not imply that those in hell will be destroyed in a way that means they will cease to exist? Most of the time when Paul describes the fate of the wicked as “destruction” he is using two Greek words or word groups.[2] These words do not absolutely have to be defined as meaning “destruction” in the sense that something is going “extinct.” These terms often have another meaning: “the situation of a person or object that has lost the essence of its nature or function.” In fact, these words can refer to land that has lost its fruitfulness (Ezekiel 6:14; 14:16); ointment that is wasted and used for no apparent purpose (Matthew 26:8; Mark 14:4); wineskins that have holes in them (Matthew 9:17; Mark 2:22; Luke 5:37); a coin that’s useless because it is lost (Luke 15:9); or the entire world that “perishes” in the Flood (2 Peter 3:6). “In none of these cases do the objects cease to exist; they cease to be useful or to exist in their original, intended state.”[3] Bible scholar Charles Wanamaker notes that “destruction” in 2 Thessalonians 1:9 can be interpreted as a literal annihilation or as having a metaphorical meaning of punishment, not a literal destruction. He says, “As there is no evidence in Paul (or the rest of the NT for that matter) for a concept of final annihilation of the godless, the expression ‘eternal destruction’ should probably be taken in a metaphorical manner as indicating the severity of the punishment awaiting the enemies of God.”[4] Conclusion Although Paul does not use the Greek words translated “hell,” he does speak about the destination of those who reject Jesus. He teaches that those who go to hell will endure the wrath of God, become useless, be separated from God (the source of happiness and all that is good), and be distressed. This reality should motivate Christians to share the gospel with everyone that they know.
ROMANS 3:23-27For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
ROMANS 6:23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ROMANS 1:16-19For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
I CORINTHIANS 15:1-6Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
ROMANS 5:8-11But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.
ROMANS 4:5 But
to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his
faith is counted for righteousness.
EPHESIANS 1:13-14In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
I THESSALONIANS 4:13-18But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
ROMANS 10:8-13But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
REVELATION 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
GOD IS FAITHFUL 1 Corinthians 1:9God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship … 1 Corinthians 10:13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above … 1 Thessalonians 5:24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 2 Thessalonians 3:3But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep … 2 Timothy 2:13If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things … Hebrews 10:23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
GOD’S WORD IS FAITHFUL 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 1 Timothy 4:8-9For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. Titus 1:9Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. 2 Timothy 2:11It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: Titus 3:8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. …
GOD’S SERVANTS ARE TO BE FAITHFUL 1 Corinthians 4:2Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:17For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, andfaithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways … 1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. Galatians 3:9So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Ephesians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Ephesians 6:21But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, … Colossians 1:2To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: … Colossians 1:7As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; Colossians 4:7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord: Colossians 4:9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one… 1 Timothy 1:12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 1 Timothy 3:11… their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 1 Timothy 6:2And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful … 2 Timothy 2:2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Titus 1:6If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, havingfaithful children … Hebrews 3:2Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses … Hebrews 3:5And Moses verily was faithfulin all his house, as a servant, … Hebrews 11:11Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
Genesis 22:14And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, …. Jehovah Jireh I AM your Provider. Exodus 6:3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them. Exodus 15:26 …I am the LORD (Jehovah Rapha I AM your Healing). Exodus 17:15And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: . Jehovah Nissi I AM your Banner. Judges 6:24Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: …. Jehovah Shalom I AM your Peace. Psalm 23:1The LORD is … (Jehovah Ra-ah I AM your Shepherd). Psalm 83:18That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth. Jeremiah 23:6… THE LORD IS… (Jehovah Tsidkenu I AM your Righteousness). Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Isaiah 26:4Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: Ezekiel 48:35 …The Lord is … (Jehovah Shammah I AM Present (with you)).
John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:48I AM the Bread of Life. John 8:12Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 9:5As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. John 10:7Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. John 10:11I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John 11:25Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: John 12:46I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 15:1I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Revelation 1:8I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. Revelation 1:11Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, … Revelation 1:17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: Revelation 1:18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Revelation 21:6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Revelation 22:13I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Revelation 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
