Introduction: Jesus declared He was dead but came back to life! Do we realize the significance of that statement? Because of that affirmation, we are assured of eternal life and the victorious life in Christ.

“Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.” (Rev. 1:17-18)

1. The Enemy of Fear! (Rev 1:17, 18)

“Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”

Fear paralyzes. Are you fearful? Why? What is it? Is it about tomorrow? Is it about the unchangeable? Why not Allow Jesus to calm your fears?

2. The Friend of Faith! (Rev 1:17, 18)

“Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”

Faith is the opposite of fear. Feed your faith. Starve your fear. Jesus came through! He won!! Because He won, we win!

3. The Final Future! (Rev 1:17, 18)

“Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”

Death has been defeated. It met its match! Jesus is LORD over death, hell, sin, and the grave. Heaven awaits every believer.