“Christ in the Gospels and Epistles VS Christ in Revelation”

 

“Christ in the Gospels and Epistles VS Christ in Revelation”

John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”

Revelation 1:13 And among the lampstands was one who looked like a son of man, dressed in a robe that reached to his feet, and a golden belt around his breast.

Revelation 1:14 His head and hair were white, like wool as snow, and his eyes were like flames of fire.

Revelation 1:15 His feet were like fine bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of many waters.

Revelation 1:16 In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword. His face was like the sun at its zenith.

Revelation 5:5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome and is able to open the scroll and turn its seven seals.” 

Item	Christ in the Gospels & Epistles	Christ in Revelation
Meaning	Christ as the life-giver, Redeemer, and Shepherd	Christ as the Victor, Judge, Ruler, and Burning One
Reason	To accomplish redemption and reveal God’s love	To end the age and bring in the kingdom
Figures	Lamb, Good Shepherd, Friend, Bridegroom	Lion, Fire, Sharp Sword, Son of Man, King of kings
Function	Gives life, heals, comforts, attracts people	Judges, enlightens, burns, purifies, conquers
Description	Gentle, humble, patient, approachable	Bold, powerful, burning, awe-inspiring
Result	Rest, healing, and life supply	Enlightenment, purification, and victory
Relationship	Reveals Christ’s life and redemption	Reveals the same Christ’s authority and judgment
Example	John reclining on Jesus’ bosom (John 13:23)	John falling as dead at His feet (Rev. 1:17)
Application	Come to Him for rest and nourishment	Allow His searching and burning
Burden	To bring people into God’s love	To awaken the church into victory
Scriptures	John 1:29; John 6:35	Rev. 1:14–17; Rev. 5:5–6

Integrated Explanation:

This is not two Christs, but one Christ revealed in different aspects.
The Gospels and Epistles unveil His life and redemption; Revelation unveils His authority, judgment, and victory.

Proclaiming Summary:

Knowing Christ only in the Gospels brings rest without burning;
experiencing Christ in Revelation brings purification, victory, and joyful praise.

Reminder to Today’s Believers and the Church:

In the last stage of the church age, we need not only a gentle Christ,
but the burning, living, and powerful Christ walking among the churches.

 

*Please refer to the 2025 Winter Training: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (Part Four), Chapter Two: Christ Holds the Keys of Death and Hades