AM: “THE ‘I AM’ STILL IS!”

TEXT:  GENESIS 15:1-18

  1. Introduction:  Thankful for the I AM who STILL IS!
    • I AM is always present tense  Exodus 3:6
    • I AM is self existing eternally  Exodus 3:14
    • I AM is eternally the God of the living  Matthew 22:29-31
    • I AM is who Jesus said He is still   John 18:4-9
  2. I AM still is speaking to whoever will listen  Genesis 1:1-5
    1. He is still calling people out of the world to Himself
    2. He is still calling people to follow Him in faith.
    3. He is still calling people into His service.
    4. He is still calling people to live in His protection & blessings.
      1. Thy shield.
      2. Thy exceeding great reward.
  3. I AM still is delivering those who will trust Him by faith.  Genesis 1:6-7
    1. Redeeming those who will believe His Word to be true
    2. Redeeming those who trust Him in His own righteousness.
    3. Redeeming those who obey Him into His blessings.
    4. Redeeming those who will follow Him out of the bondage of the world
  4. I AM still is declaring to His people what He wants us to be.  Genesis 1:8-18
    1. I am to be the servant of God because I belong to Him.  Acts 27:23
    2. I am not to be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.  Romans 1:16
    3. I am what I am by the grace of God.  1 Corinthians 15:10
    4. I am crucified with Christ, yet I live with Him eternally.  Galatians 2:20

Conclusion:  Revelation 22:11-21 is the last use of “I AM”.