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The ‘I Am’s’ of Paul – Part 1

Posted on July 29, 2019 by lifejourneycf.net We know Jesus had a series of ‘I am’s’ such as “I am the Door”, “I am the Good Shepherd” and “I am the Way the Truth and the Life”. In fact the greatest declaration of Jesus was His declaration of Deity, “before Abraham was, I AM” (John 8:58). The majority of Christ’s ‘I Am’s’ are found in John’s Gospel. Paul, too has some ‘I am’s’. Whereas Jesus’ words are a declaration of His Deity, Paul’s are one’s of servitude. These are found in Romans Chapter One. He says in Romans 1:14 ESV “I am under obligation”. The NKJV says, “I am a debtor…”. Jesus was neither of those. He is God. Paul, on the other hand often begins his letters with he being a ‘servant of Christ’. What is interesting, though, Jesus lived as a servant … He was prophesied a servant in Isaiah (see chapters 49-53). Christ revealed His Deity through His servant’s heart. His words of kindness … His acts of mercy … His acceptance of sinners … all prove a heart of a servant. Rem