Christianity—A Religion of Light

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The religion of the Lord Jesus Christ is a religion of light. One of the most splendid descriptions of our Heavenly Father is in the words of John: “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). James says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights” (James 1:17). Note James’ descriptive name for God, “The Father of light.” And the Lord Jesus declares that those who seek to do the will of God are the “children of light” (John 12:36). Our Savior never said a more splendid thing about Himself than when He uttered that sublime declaration, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12; 9:5). Everywhere in the Scriptures, light is used as an emblem of the righteous character of those who are the true children of God. Yes, the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ is a religion of light.

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