The Seven "I AM" Declarations of Jesus Christ - Introduction

What is a declaration?

A declaration is an official proclamation, announcement, testimony, or formal statement.

What is a metaphor?

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to an object or action which it’s not literally applicable to suggest a resemblance to an object or action. It’s an analogy or comparison used in to help one understand more about what another is trying to say to them.

There are seven “I AM” declarations recorded in the Book of John that were made by Jesus and He follows up with profound metaphor for each conveying to us how He Himself works in our personal salvation.

Jesus said, “I AM” the:

1. Bread of Life – John 6:35, 41, 48, and 51

2. Light of the World – John 8:12

3. Door of the Sheep – John 10:7, 9

4. Good Shepherd – John 10:11, 14

5. Resurrection and the Life – John 11:25

6. Way, the Truth, and the Life – John 14:6

7. True Vine – John 15:1. 5

I’m looking forward to studying each one and sharing with you my gleanings!

Study References: King James Bible; Tyndale Life Application Study Bible – King James Version; gotquestions.org

Posted 07.30.2016 to “So Panteth My Soul” and “Scripture Walking” (Blogger)

Study - Personalities of God - Part 1 - Creator, Giver, and Sustainer of Life

Key Verse:

Job 33:4 “The ¹Spirit of God ²hath made me, and the ³breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”

Note 1:

“Spirit of God” – the Holy Spirit (the Third Person of the Trinity – God is a triune being)

Reference: Psalm 51:11, 12 “Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.” (12) “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”

- The Holy Spirit, being the Third Person of the Trinity is the One Who is present in Believer’s hearts (sent as the Comforter after Jesus’ resurrection) after a person receives the salvation gift from God

- Believers should not grieve the Holy Spirit to cause Him to withdraw His presence from their lives

Reference: Job 32:8 “But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”

- Upon repentance and acceptance of God’s gift of salvation, the Holy Spirit helps Believers to understand the Word of God in order to apply it to their lives

- Also, the Holy Spirit is the Person of the Trinity that convicts sinners of their need to repent of sin and accept Jesus Christ as their Personal Saviour

Note 2:

Reference: Genesis 1:2 “And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”

- “the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters” - The Holy Spirit was actively involved in Creation

Reference: Genesis 2:7 “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”

- God is the Creator – He created man and woman (and each child conceived), Giver (He breathed life into Adam, Eve and each person, and Sustainer of Life (He controls all that has been Created)

Note 3:

Reference: Genesis 2:7 “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

- Without His breath, man would not and cannot live

Reference: Job 27:3 “All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;”

- God is the Sustainer of life Who gives us our very breath, and the One who created and provides the oxygen to breathe.