Who is Jesus Christ? While this question cannot be fully answered in a single post, my aim is to provide a glimpse of what the Scriptures reveal about Him—the Great I AM.

In the first three (3) chapters of the book of Revelation, we find a vivid depiction of Jesus Christ. These chapters illuminate His physical appearance, the immense power He wields, and the divine purpose He fulfills. This profound revelation of Jesus Christ empowers believers to draw closer to God, strengthens our faith, and enriches our understanding of our Lord.

1 This is a revelation from^[a] Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants the events that must soon^[b] take place. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant John, ² who faithfully reported everything he saw. This is his report of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. – Revelation 1:1 NLT

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE OF JESUS CHRIST

¹² When I turned to see who was speaking to me, I saw seven gold lampstands. ¹³ And standing in the middle of the lampstands was someone like the Son of Man.^[h] He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash across his chest. ¹⁴ His head and his hair were white like wool, as white as snow. And his eyes were like flames of fire. ¹⁵ His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice thundered like mighty ocean waves.¹⁶ He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came from his mouth. And his face was like the sun in all its brilliance. – Revelation 1:12- 16 NLT

¹⁸ “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Thyatira. This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are like flames of fire, whose feet are like polished bronze: – Revelation 2:18

John the Apostle was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, and he had a vivid recollection of Jesus’s physical appearance. This familiarity allowed him to identify Jesus when he saw Him again, despite the fact that Jesus looked different from how he appeared during His time on earth. In Revelation 1:13-16 and Revelation 2:18, we find descriptions of this transformed appearance, revealing a glorious image that can be difficult to fully comprehend. This depiction conveys a powerful combination of both awe and reverence for God. I understand how comforting it can be to realize that our God is great and possesses such magnificent power, even in His appearance. In times when we feel fear or intimidation from the things that surround us, it is reassuring to remember that we do not have to let those appearances control our emotions or outlook, for our God is the Great I AM.

PURPOSE OF JESUS CHRIST

and from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness to these things, the first to rise from the dead, and the ruler of all the kings of the world. All glory to him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by shedding his blood for us. ⁶ He has made us a Kingdom of priests for God his Father. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. – Revelation 1:5-6

This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: – Revelation 2:1

3 “Write this letter to the angel^[a] of the church in Sardis. This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit^[b] of God and the seven stars: – Revelation 3:3

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, came to earth to live the holy and righteous life we all struggle to achieve and to die the death we deserved. Through Him, we have the incredible gift of salvation and are accepted as the righteousness of God. Jesus stepped into our world to liberate us from our sins, guilt, and shame through His death and resurrection. For everyone who believes and receives Him as their Lord and Savior, He graciously transforms us into royal priests, empowering us to offer our lives as living sacrifices to God.

In Revelation 1:20, we find a beautiful image: the seven stars represent the angels, the dedicated shepherds of our churches, while the seven golden lampstands symbolize the churches. Jesus Christ is not just the head of the church; He is also the caring guardian of the ministers of the Gospel who lead us. He walks among the churches, lovingly observing and supporting them to ensure their tireless commitment to fulfilling God’s word on earth. In Christ, we discover the fullness of God’s presence, which He shares generously to nurture and sustain the church through its mission.

²⁰ This is the meaning of the mystery of the seven stars you saw in my right hand and the seven gold lampstands: The seven stars are the angels^[k] of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. – Revelation 1:20 NLT

POWER OF JESUS CHRIST

Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from the sevenfold Spirit^[d] before his throne; ⁵ and from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness to these things, the first to rise from the dead, and the ruler of all the kings of the world. – Revelation 1:4-5

⁸ “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,”^[e] says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” – Revelation 1:8

⁸ “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Smyrna. This is the message from the one who is the First and the Last, who was dead but is now alive: – Revelation 2:8

¹²  “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Pergamum. This is the message from the one with the sharp two-edged sword: – Revelation 2:12

⁷ “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David.
What he opens, no one can close;  and what he closes, no one can open:^[c] – Revelation 3:7

Jesus Christ embodies an all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present God. In these verses, He is revealed as the Eternal One—immortal and the Ruler of all things. As the Word of God, He possesses all power, and there is truly no one else like Him. In times of uncertainty or struggle, this knowledge can be deeply reassuring, reminding us of the strength we have in our faith. Jesus, as the Almighty God, offers us stability and reliability, allowing us to lean on Him through every season and situation that life may bring our way. Beloved in Christ, we are not alone; the Alpha and Omega, the Holy and True One, the One who is, who was, and who is to come—the One who opens doors that no one can shut—is always there for us as His children. Be blessed.