When it comes to the person of Christ, on the one hand, the only place in Scripture that has Jesus describing Himself says: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matt. 11:28–30, my emphasis).
But on the other hand, you have biblical representations of Him that are pretty intimidating, especially in the Book of Revelation. In those accounts, He seems far from the wouldn’t-hurt-a-fly, cuddle-bunny persona some make Him out to be.
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