The Seven "I Am" Statements Of Jesus Christ
The versatility of the Lord is undeniable throughout the scriptures. Sprinkled in the Bible, we find titles, names, and adjectives that all accurately describe Jesus Christ. Here are seven “I am” statements and reassuring verses of His presence in our lives.
“I am the vine”
John 15:1-5 New International Version
I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing
"I am the gate."
John 10:1-4 NIV
Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. ”
"I am the bread of life."
John 6:35,48 NIV
Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 36 But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. 48 I am the bread of life.
"I am the light of the world."
John 8:12 King James Version
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 9:5 KJV
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
"I am the good shepherd."
John 10:11-14 NIV
11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—
"I am the way, the truth, and the life."
John 14:6 NIV
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
"I am the resurrection and the life."
John 11:25 NIV
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
