Rev 1:8 | TNotes | STEP | 1:8 I am is the name of God in the Old Testament (Exod 3:13-14 ; 6:2 ; Deut 6:4 ). Jesus applied this name to himself (cp. John 4:26 ). Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet; they signify that God’s actions are all-encompassing. God is fully in control.

bExod 3:13-14►

dDeut 6:4►

eJohn 4:26►

‏ Revelation of John 1:8

1:8 ^a I am is the name of God in the Old Testament (Exod 3:13-14 ^b; 6:2 ^c; Deut 6:4 ^d). Jesus applied this name to himself (cp. John 4:26 ^e). Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet; they signify that God’s actions are all-encompassing. God is fully in control.