(Rev 1:8) 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.
Revelation 1:8 is celebrated by Trinitarians and Oneness believers alike as their greatest stronghold. It is thought that this verse is speaking of Jesus as Pantokrator or in English Almighty. Churches and cathedrals have been named after the Christ Pantokrator. It is a shame however, as with all presentations of Trinitarians and Oneness alike they are incorrect. John tells us a few verses earlier to whom he is referring to in Revelation 1:8 as almighty, and it’s not Jesus.
(Rev 1:4-5) John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Clearly there are three groupings mentioned in Revelation 1:4-5
Notice: 1. from him which is, and which was, and which is to come;
2. And from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
3. And from Jesus Christ,
(Rev 1:8) 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.
Clearly it is the one which is which was and which is to come that John is calling the Pantokrator (Almighty). Revelation 1:8 is the only verse which was taught to have been calling Jesus the Almighty. Jesus however, was clear He himself had a God. That God is the Father which being above even Jesus is truly the only Pantokrator.
Note - Pantokrator is a Greek word which referrers to one who is Almighty. The word was used to refer to the Emperors of Rome. Pantokrator has nothing to do with deity or gods. It simply indicates one
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hey i was wondering if you eat chocalate brownies because i made some for you to share with your family for your birthday and i wanted to bring them bye tomarrow eveing so you coiuld enjoy them with your family....hope to hear soon....kiss kiss cody
yea girly...yes I have a b-day this month which the 26th of oct...I will be 49 years old...get old now...went to a job fair at the ocean front yesterday and put in applications and I hope I get a lead of a good job...was there three hours.....my b-day this year is a sunday and I will go to church and then after I dont know...mom will make my cake for me but for other plans dont know.....cute dog...my favorite......kiss kiss cody.....
She LOVES the snow.. That picture right there shows the snow as deep as my thighs.. I had to shovel her a path to go potty.. That stunk big time.. But we so enjoy the snow and look forward to it so we can go skiing but then come march I'm ready for it to leave as i'm tired of shoveling it.. haha
doing good..I will get out of the soft cast this friday and in a blue shoe for six weeks..........I am going to a job fair the 8th of oct and I hope I will be able to find a good job....hope to hear from you soon....
Thanks for the add my friend. Hey, Jesus is alive ! "And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him:lo,I have told you." Matthew 28:5-7 Have you talked to Him today ?
