In Step With God
I John 1:5-10
I John 1:5-10—God is light (Theos esti phos) – this is NOT to be understood as a metaphor.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.1
· Isaiah 9:2 · Ephesians 5:14 · Revelation 21:23
· John 1:4,9; 8:12,35,46 · 2 Corinthians 4:6
What Jesus encourages his followers to do in His Light?
· Worship— 2 Corinthians 5:13-14
· Work— John 9:4
· War— Romans 13:12
· Walk—Ephesians 5:8
· Witness—Philippians 2:15
· Watch–1 Thessalonians 5:5-6
We are to be Children of Light
· Luke 16:8
· John 12:36
· Ephesians 5:8 (again)
· I Thessalonians 5:5
Like a lighthouse, we reflect the inner presence of God that is magnified and increases and helps people and ourselves to not have to navigate in the dark.”
1 https://www.grammarly.com/blog/metaphor/ Accessed September 18, 2019