John 9:5
John 9:5
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
Light is the ultimate ideal in ancient Hebrew philosophy, representing both knowledge and morality. When someone is spiritually blind, they reject God, making it impossible for them to discern His truth. The reference to light describes how Christ will be the messenger of the gospel up until His death and resurrection when His apostles and disciples will become the "lights" of truth for this world. During His time on earth, the Lord Jesus was the light of the world. In essence, he was the true light from heaven. All who enter the world receive light from him because he was the light. It was He who shed the warmth of His love and light into the broken hearts of many. It was his healing light that radiated into the lives of those whose bodies were broken and whose minds were disturbed. For all who put their trust in His name for salvation, He shined His redeeming light into their hearts and lives. God is light, an unapproachable light. Nevertheless, His Spirit of light has been placed within our hearts to guide us into all truth and to bring His love to those with whom we come into contact.
Daniel 2:22
He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
John 1:9
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
Colossians 1:13
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.
Ephesians 5:8
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light.