The doctrine of light

1. The literal use of light is necessary for man’s existence on the earth. This literal light is found in Genesis 1:3; Ecclesiastes 11:7; Jeremiah 31:35.

2. Light used as an illustration for various aspects of spiritual life. Light illustrates the essence of God — 1 John 1:5.

3. Jesus Christ as the manifest person of the Godhead is called “light” — John 8:12; 1 Timothy 6:16.

4. The gospel is called light in 2 Corinthians 4:3,4; 2 Timothy 1:10.

5. Being saved by faith in Jesus Christ brings the believer out of darkness into light — Luke 1:79; 1 Peter 2:9.

6. Light is used to portray Bible doctrine in the soul through the function of GAP — Psalm 119:105, 130.

7. The ECS is said to be constructed of light and/or Bible doctrine — Psalm 43:3; Romans 13:12; Ephesians 5:8; 1 Corinthians 2:8; 1 John 2:8.

8. Light depicts the believer’s entrance into the supergrace life — 2 Corinthians 4:6; Ephesians 5:14.