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Speaker		Sermon/Lesson Title   (Right Click to Download Audio or Video Sermons)			Audio Video  Word Document		Category	Date Added	Lesson
Bobby Stafford		Amen  (Audio) (Video)					Christian Living	March 27, 2011	Sunday PM Sermon

What does the church of Christ teach about the word Amen?

What does the Bible say about the word Amen?

Amen

Introduction:

     Read Psalms 106:48

Adolph Saphir commenting on amen in Psalms 106:48 writes that most everyone knows the literal meaning of ”amen” as “so be it” and…

yet few consider the deep meaning, the great solemnity, and the abundant consolation treasured up in this word, which has formed for centuries the conclusion of the prayers and praises of God’s people.  A word which is frequently used without due thoughtfulness, and unaccompanied with the feeling which it is intended to call forth, loses its power from this very familiarity, and though constantly on our lips, lies bedridden in the dormitory of our soul.

While “amen” is a short word, it is filled with wonderful truths for us to discover.

Body:

      I.  Meaning of the Hebrew Word

• Usage seen in I Kings 1:32-36
• “Let it be so”; “so be it”.
• “Amen” expresses certainty – “so it will be”.
• Strong’s – to be firm; dependable; trustworthy; established
• Note it’s usage in Deuteronomy 27:14-15, 26  Webster – “solemn ratification”; “to confirm or verify”
• Also, the word can carry the idea of expressing absolute trust and confidence.  See Genesis 15:5-6.  When someone believes God and His promises, his response is “amen” or “so it will be.”

     II.  “Amen” in the New Testament  (Transliterated in the New Testament)

• In the four accounts of the gospel, “Amen” is used only by Jesus. 

      Matthew 5:18 “Assuredly” – “Amen”

      Matthew 16:28, 18:3, John 5:25, 8:58 – When “amen” is at the beginning

      of a statement, this is an important and trustworthy statement.  Listen

      closely!

• Through Christ, God’s purposes are established and His promises are certain.  II Corinthians 1:17-21  Promises:  Yes – certain; Amen – They are accomplished.  Promises such as joy, peace, forgiveness, fellowship, strength and hope are all blessings in Christ.
• Read:  Revelation 1:7  “This will most certainly come to pass.”                Revelation 22:20  “Let it be so.”
• Jesus is the Amen.  Revelation 3:14  He is the last word and final authority.

Invitation:

     Amen is not just a word we say at the end of our prayers.  It is a very rich word.  When we say “amen”, let’s make sure we truly mean it.

Bobby Stafford

March 27, 2011