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God Is the Source of Light. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 God is the source of physical light Gen. 1:2-5 God is the source of spiritual light 2 Cor. 4:6 This includes Jesus, the Son of God John 1:1-5 God sent Jesus to the world John 3:16-21, 8:12
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God Is the Source of Light 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 • God is the source of physical light Gen. 1:2-5 • God is the source of spirituallight2 Cor. 4:6 • This includes Jesus, the Son of God John 1:1-5 • God sent Jesus to the world John 3:16-21, 8:12 • We must believe and obey Jesus’ word John 12:35-50 this is how we see the Light
Shining the Light by Diligence • We must be persistent • Titus 2:1-10 teaching for better homes and better workers • The reason is the daily influence we wield v.5,8,10 • Sense of purpose and demonstration of joy overcame rough persecution in Philippi Acts 16:25-34 • Motive is the key to motivation and diligence
Shining the Light by Love • What is the wayJesus said we would show the world that we are His disciples? • John 13:34-35 • The new command has a new object“one another”it is new equality in Christ Gal. 3:28 • The new command has a new degree of love “as I have loved you” Romans 5:6-8 • The new command has a new purpose“by this all will know that you are My disciples” • Unity is for the same purpose John 17:21-23
Shining the Light by Love • Unity is for the same purpose John 17:21-23 • Basisof unity “believe through their word” v.20 • Degree of unity “as You, Father are in Me and I in You…perfect in one” v.21,23 • Placeof unity “they be one in Us” v.21 • Purposeof unity “that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.” v.23