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Christmas: The Light Invading the Darkness

What is Christmas all about? The theme of the light invading darkness brings us to the heart of Christmas celebration. If lifts us to see who Jesus is, and what he came to do, filling us with light in a dark world.

The Church as the Light of the World The Life of the Church Series: Sermon Seven

The church is called to be light in a spiritually dark world. This author discusses how we as Christians are to fulfill this calling.

John 1:5 – The Decisive Breakthrough of Light in the Darkness

This article is an exposition of John 1:5, which describes the breakthrough of Christ as Light in the darkness.

Sunrise

What is the significance of the sunrise in Scripture? This article shows its relevance, and how the death and resurrection of Christ constituted the definitive transition from darkness to light.

How We Live as Salt and Light in the World

Looking at Matthew 5:13-14, this article shows how Christians should live as salt and light in the world.

The Need Outside

Giving should not be driven only by our neighbour coming to ask for help. It can also be driven by you going to seek your needy neighbour, to model God in his mercy, to be the salt and light in this world. The author encourages Christians to practice the ministry of word and deed, and maps out the challenges and practical ways of getting started.

The Lord of Light and Love

What does it mean to say that God is light? The article discusses this question with reference to 1 John 4:7ff and similar passages which focus on God's attributes of holiness and love.

1 John 5:5-7 - Fellowship in God’s Light

This article on 1 John 1:5-7 is about God as our light and fellowship being made possible through him.

A Light in the Darkness

This is an encouragement to Christians to live out their Christian life in obedience to the call of Christ to let our light shine.

Genesis 1:3-5 - The First Day

This article on Genesis 1:3-5 is about light and the sun on the first day of God's creation.

David's Lamp

This article is about light and Jesus Christ as the light, and includes in its discussion Revelation 21:23, Exodus 27:20, 2 Kings 8:19, and 2 Chronicles 21:7.

This article is about Jesus Christ as our light and life (John 1:4).

A Light Upon My Path

This article is about the Word of God as the light in our lives. The author also looks at Psalm 119:105.

Isaiah 9:2 - The Light of God Shines in the World

This article on Isaiah 9:2 is about the light for this world and for our hearts.

Matthew 6:22-23 - Having a Good Eye

This article on Matthew 6:22-23 is about living in light or darkness depending on if we see the kingdom of God.

Luke 2:9b - The Glory of the Lord in Ephrathah’s Fields

This article on Luke 2:9 is about the glory of God and light of God as it was revealed to the shepherds, but also as we see it through the whole of Scripture.

Living as Children of the Light

How does the Bible talk about light? This article is about all the different meanings of light.

The Strange Task of Witnessing about Light

Evangelism is witnessing about Christ, the light. Light is illumination itself. When you want someone to see the light, you don’t shine on the light; the light itself must be held up.

God is Love

In the book of 1 John, the apostle John points out much about the character of God to the Christians to whom he is writing. He has taught them that God is Light, He is Spirit, He is eternal. He is a Father. But perhaps the most clear picture he gives of God is that God is love. The article discusses the meaning of 1 John 4:7-21.