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For everyone who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who practices the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.” do a word study of “darkness” — see what it is that Christ has delivered us from
Light of the world means that we are not only light-receivers, but also light-givers. We must have a greater concern than only ourselves, and we cannot live only to ourselves; we must have someone to shine to, and do so lovingly.
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- The Light of The World
- The Function of Light
- Growth as Light
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Interpretation Question:What does the metaphor of light represent biblically? John MacArthur’s comments are enlightening: In Scripture the figurative use of light has two aspects, the intellectual and the moral. Intellectually it represents truth, whereas morally it represents holiness … The figure of darkness has the same two aspects. Intellectual...
Application Question:What are typical functions of light and how do these apply to believers in this world?
People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16 Application Question:How can we grow as light? How can we be most effective?
MacArthur shares stories about two godly saints which serve as a fitting conclusion to our study of being lights of the world: It is said of Robert Murray McCheyne, a godly Scottish minister of the last century, that his face carried such a hallowed expression that people were known to fall on their knees and accept Jesus Christ as Savior when they...
How did it turn out? In Order to Live in the Light, Believers Must Convert Darkness into Light. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. (Ephesians 5:13) Interpretation Question: What does Paul mean by “for it is light that makes everything visible”?
Jesus said, “I am the light of the world,” meaning not an artificial light that is extinguished or burns out. “I am the eternal light of the world.” No more darkness – if you know me you have the light of life.
Mar 2, 2014 · The Bible says that we who know Christ shine as lights in the world (Matt. 5:14; Phil. 2:15; Eph. 5:8), but only Christ is the true light. We just reflect Him. He’s like the sun; we’re lik e the moon.
May 13, 2013 · The theme of light and darkness is prominent throughout the Bible. Darkness symbolizes Satan’s evil domain and the sinful deeds of those who do not obey God. It also represents the spiritual ignorance of those whose sin has blinded their eyes from the light of God’s truth (Eph. 4:18; 2 Cor. 4:4).
