The problem with this thought is God created darkness and uses it for His purposes.

Ephesians (pp. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. God does not wish for us to walk around stumbling through the darkness; He gave us the Light … Isaiah (1 Peter 2:9). (Shadowland is a C. S. Lewis concept.)

I have written eight posts in this series on light (I will link them below.) The believer is light because he practices the character of righteousness. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:8-14). They did not have His Word abiding in their hearts (John 5:38), nor did they experience His love (John 5:42). In the same way, the light of a believer’s life often changes a work environment as sin is exposed and righteousness replaces it. Many religions have a time when they celebrate LIGHT. What is the right environment? The actions and words of Christians should speak to unbelievers—encouraging them to repent and follow Christ.

Corinthians 4:6), "They are darkened in their understanding and

God has a place/room where He keeps true light and true dark. The only people who cannot see the light are blind people! How can believers live in the light while residing in a dark world? For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. The believer is light because he knows the gospel and Scripture in general. Jesus also gives a parable about the eyes that are good 5 Stott, J. R. W. (1979). Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were thrown into the fire for not bowing down to Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 3). However, our light should not be hidden under the bushel of work. couldn't be seen from above and came out of only a small slit. and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves." Read Ephesians 5:8–14. Matthew Henry call this an “endless distinction which will be made between the inheritance of the saints in light and that utter darkness which forever will be the portion of hypocrites.” Though we see the enemy advancing and the church of Christ seeming to weaken, God will preserve His people. Purpose (John 20:30-31) F. If they believe in Jesus start with the Seeking God Study 4. It is lit up; and, to some degree, the object gives off light itself. Scripture quotations marked (NASB) are from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972,1973,1975,1977,1995 by The Lockman Foundation. 19 “What is the way to the abode of light? Light and darkness! (Ephesians 5:10), Not only must believers produce the fruit of light, but they also must continually find out what pleases the Lord. It was night all around the shepherds when the Glory (light) replaced the darkness and they heard that the Light of the World had come. Beginning the Journey (for new Christians). The world is darkness, but the believer is light. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. And where does darkness reside? Our community has a “Festival of Lights” that they will begin soon. All rights reserved. 1: When Running Away Is Not the Answer (Gen. 16:1-16), Abraham: His Faith and His Failures (Expository Sermons On O.T. The bowl which Christ refers to is probably a bushel for collecting grain. Although light can dispel darkness, darkness cannot dispel light. We must call lying “sin,” cheating “sin,” adultery “sin,” and fornication and homosexuality “sin”—again, often incurring the wrath of the world for doing so. Then I understood why it was necessary to have blackouts during the war, for the enemy pilots could see the smallest evidence of light and thus find the target. He “hardened” Pharoah’s heart by removing the restraint of common grace from him. We can give God’s diagnosis and solution for sins without portraying every sordid detail.10. 2. One of the key words in this section is witness; it is used seven times. Application Question: What fruit do you most desire to produce in your spiritual life and why?

I can get wrapped up in the time frame that Herod used when he killed the Innocents of Bethlehem, two years. All rights reserved. This includes everything from the darkness of human sin to the dark power of the devil.

#6205 in the Hebrew part of Strong’s is used for “thick” darkness. Ephesians: the mystery of the body of Christ (p. 167). The Ligonier Ministries site requires Javascript, but you’ve got Javascript disabled. As usual, they debated with Jesus. My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. Darkness and Light is very much a part of the Christmas story! They put every thought, word, and action to the test. This second great “I am” statement certainly fits into the context of the first eleven verses of John 8. All rights reserved. Why are so many believers spiritually lethargic? in all its fullness to as many people as possible. We can understand these terms better by comparing them with their opposites. The Bible exposition commentary (Vol.

I tend to think of light as having a point source, like the sun or a candle. Application Questions: What makes exposing the darkness in a company, a church, or a relationship difficult? Great Prayers 2 Hughes, R. K. (1990). Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. Are you willing to expose sin through correction and sharing the gospel with others?

All emphases in Scripture quotations and commentators’ quotations have been added. He was the Light and the world hated him; we will often receive that same displeasure. As believers, we called to put aside the deeds of darkness and clothe ourselves with Christ. He brought this into play when He created time. For example: "The god of this age has blinded the minds of Essentially, to be in darkness is to be ignorant of God and his Word and to practice rebellion in regards to those things. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. Sermon on the Mount Light is by nature more powerful than darkness. It is seen throughout the …