"His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself."
(Revelation 19:12)
Here we grapple with the transcendence and incomprehensibility of our Lord. There are things about God that we do know. Each aspect of our knowledge, as long as it accords with Scripture, is something that God has revealed to us. Yet we have not plumbed the depths or soared to the heights of the knowledge of Jesus Christ in His essence or being. What John implies is that in this life and the next, we cannot exhaust the knowledge of Christ.
The early sixth century writer, Andrew of Caesarea stated, “That his name is unknown signifies the incomprehensibility of his essence. By virtue of his works he is known by many names, such as Good, Shepherd, Sun, Light, Life, Righteous, Holiness, Redemption.” Further he wrote, “Similarly, he is called by terms of negation, such as Incorruptible, Invisible, Immortal, Unchangeable. However, according to his essence he is without name and is unapproachable, being known by himself alone with the Father and the Spirit”. Paul expressed it best after he wrestled with God’s sovereignty in salvation. “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!” (Rom. 11:33)
(Dr. Phil A. Newton)
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