8/6/75 1 Tim

DOCTRINE OF LIGHT

A. The literal use of light is for the purpose of reminding man that his

existence depends on light, Gen 1:3; Eccl 11:7; Jer 31:35.

B. Light also illustrates the essence of God, 1 Jn 1:5; 1 Tim 6:16.

C. Jesus Christ, as the manifest person of the Godhead, is called light.

Jn 8:12; 1 Tim 6:16.

D. The Gospel is called light because it deals with Christ, 2 Cor 4:3-4;

2 Tim 1:10.

E. Being saved brings the believer out of darkness into light, Lk 1:79;

1 Pet 2:9.

F. Light is used to portray Bible doctrine in the soul, Ps 119:105, 130.

G. The edification complex of the soul is said to be constructed of Bible

doctrine and/or light, Ps 43:3, 119:130; Rom 13:12; Eph 5:8; 1 Jn 2:8.

H. Light depicts the believer’s entrance into the supergrace life, 2 Cor

4:6; Eph 5:14.

I. Light is used for the divine guidance of Israel by night, Ex 14:20.

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