God is Light ‘ A Comparison of Natural Light with the Godhead.

God is LightGod is Light‘

A Comparison

of Natural Light

with the

Godhead

I John 1:5...I John 1:5...

I John 1:5...I John 1:5...

This then is the message This then is the message which we have heard of which we have heard of Him, and declare unto Him, and declare unto you...you...

I John 1:5...I John 1:5...

...that ...that God is lightGod is light, and in , and in Him is no darkness at all.Him is no darkness at all.

A Comparison...A Comparison...

A Comparison...A Comparison...

• Illustrated from Illustrated from naturenature

A Comparison...A Comparison...

• Illustrated from Illustrated from naturenature

• Significant parallelsSignificant parallels

Light is Light is revealing... revealing...

Light is Light is revealing... revealing... • The natural light which shines upon The natural light which shines upon

my path reveals the safest way to my path reveals the safest way to go.go.

Light is Light is revealing... revealing... • Likewise, the light of God, which Likewise, the light of God, which

shines though His word, helps me to shines though His word, helps me to avoid the pitfalls of life. avoid the pitfalls of life.

Light is Light is revealing... revealing... • Likewise, the light of God, which Likewise, the light of God, which

shines though His word, helps me to shines though His word, helps me to avoid the pitfalls of life. avoid the pitfalls of life.

• Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my pathand a light unto my path (Psalm (Psalm 119:105).119:105).

Light is Light is powerful...powerful...

Light is Light is powerful...powerful...• All the darkness in a room cannot All the darkness in a room cannot

snuff out the natural light of a single snuff out the natural light of a single candle.candle.

Light is Light is powerful...powerful...• Likewise, all the hatred and Likewise, all the hatred and

rebellion in the universe cannot rebellion in the universe cannot extinguish the light of God.extinguish the light of God.

Light is Light is powerful...powerful...• Likewise, all the hatred and Likewise, all the hatred and

rebellion in the universe cannot rebellion in the universe cannot extinguish the light of God.extinguish the light of God.

• The light shines through the The light shines through the darkness, and the darkness can darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it never extinguish it (John 1:5, (John 1:5, New New Living Translation).Living Translation).

Light gives life...Light gives life...

Light gives life...Light gives life...• The natural light of the sun makes The natural light of the sun makes

physical life possible on earth.physical life possible on earth.

Light gives life...Light gives life...• Likewise, God is the Source and Likewise, God is the Source and

Sustainer of all life — both physical Sustainer of all life — both physical and spiritual.and spiritual.

Light gives life...Light gives life...• Likewise, God is the Source and Likewise, God is the Source and

Sustainer of all life — both physical Sustainer of all life — both physical and spiritual.and spiritual.

• For with Thee is the fountain of life: For with Thee is the fountain of life: in Thy light shall we see light in Thy light shall we see light (Psalm (Psalm 36:9).36:9).

Light gives life...Light gives life...• Likewise, God is the Source and Likewise, God is the Source and

Sustainer of all life — both physical Sustainer of all life — both physical and spiritual.and spiritual.

• For with Thee is the fountain of life: in For with Thee is the fountain of life: in Thy light shall we see light Thy light shall we see light (Psalm (Psalm 36:9).36:9).

• For the LFor the LORDORD God is a sun and shieldGod is a sun and shield (Psalm 84:11a). (Psalm 84:11a).

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...

• By all appearances, the light from By all appearances, the light from the sun is just one color — white.the sun is just one color — white.

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...

• By all appearances, the light from By all appearances, the light from the sun is just one color — white.the sun is just one color — white.

• However, within the singularity of However, within the singularity of white light there are three primary white light there are three primary colors of light — red, blue, and colors of light — red, blue, and green.green.

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• The three primary colors of light The three primary colors of light

(red, blue and green) (red, blue and green) interpenetrateinterpenetrate each other within the singularity of each other within the singularity of white light.white light.

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• Likewise, the three states of Likewise, the three states of

consciousness (the Father, the Son, consciousness (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) and the Holy Spirit) interpenetrateinterpenetrate each other within the singularity of each other within the singularity of the Godhead.the Godhead.

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• Likewise, the three states of Likewise, the three states of

consciousness (the Father, the Son, and consciousness (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) the Holy Spirit) interpenetrateinterpenetrate each other each other within the singularity of the Godhead.within the singularity of the Godhead.

• As Jesus said: “Believe Me that I am As Jesus said: “Believe Me that I am inin the Father, and the Father the Father, and the Father inin Me” Me” (John (John 14:11a).14:11a).

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• Although the three primary colors of Although the three primary colors of

light still exist light still exist withinwithin the white light, the white light, this would not be apparent without this would not be apparent without the proper instruments to analyze it.the proper instruments to analyze it.

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• Likewise, although the three states Likewise, although the three states

of consciousness still exist of consciousness still exist withinwithin the single Godhead, this would not the single Godhead, this would not be apparent without the revelation be apparent without the revelation of Scripture.of Scripture.

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• Likewise, although the three states of Likewise, although the three states of

consciousness still exist consciousness still exist withinwithin the single the single Godhead, this would not be apparent without the Godhead, this would not be apparent without the revelation of Scripture.revelation of Scripture.

• ...the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of ...the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19). (Matthew 28:19).

•

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• EachEach of the three primary colors of of the three primary colors of

light are equally light.light are equally light.

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• Likewise,Likewise, each each of the three states of of the three states of

consciousness in the Godhead are consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — equally God —

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• Likewise,Likewise, each each of the three states of of the three states of

consciousness in the Godhead are consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — equally God —

Father Father (Matthew (Matthew 6:9),6:9),

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• Likewise,Likewise, each each of the three states of of the three states of

consciousness in the Godhead are consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — equally God —

Father Father (Matthew (Matthew 6:9),6:9), Son Son (Hebrews 1:8),(Hebrews 1:8),

White light is a White light is a “trinity”...“trinity”...• Likewise,Likewise, each each of the three states of of the three states of

consciousness in the Godhead are consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — equally God —

Father Father (Matthew 6:9),(Matthew 6:9), Son Son (Hebrews 1:8),(Hebrews 1:8),

Holy Spirit Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3-4).(Acts 5:3-4).

God is God is LightLight

• Quite clearly, there are valid Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be made between comparisons to be made between natural light and the Godhead.natural light and the Godhead.

God is God is LightLight

• Quite clearly, there are valid Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be made between comparisons to be made between natural light and the Godhead.natural light and the Godhead.

• Both God and light are revealing.Both God and light are revealing.

God is God is LightLight• Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be

made between natural light and the Godhead.made between natural light and the Godhead.

• Both God and light are revealing.Both God and light are revealing.

• Both God and light are powerful.Both God and light are powerful.

God is God is LightLight• Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be

made between natural light and the Godhead.made between natural light and the Godhead.

• Both God and light are revealing.Both God and light are revealing.

• Both God and light are powerful.Both God and light are powerful.

• Both God and light are life-giving.Both God and light are life-giving.

God is God is LightLight

• Both God and white light are each a Both God and white light are each a “trinity.”“trinity.”

How, then, How, then, should we should we respond?respond?

How, then, How, then, should we should we respond?respond?• Receive the true light of God’s self-Receive the true light of God’s self-

revelation.revelation.

How, then, How, then, should we should we respond?respond?• Receive the true light of God’s self-Receive the true light of God’s self-

revelation.revelation.

• Receive God’s transforming power.Receive God’s transforming power.

How, then, How, then, should we should we respond?respond?• Receive the true light of God’s self-Receive the true light of God’s self-

revelation.revelation.

• Receive God’s transforming power.Receive God’s transforming power.

• Live a new life in Him. Live a new life in Him.

How, then, How, then, should we should we respond?respond?• Receive the true light of God’s self-revelation.Receive the true light of God’s self-revelation.

• Receive God’s transforming power.Receive God’s transforming power.

• Live a new life in Him. Live a new life in Him.

• Perceive the glorious truth of the plural unity of the Perceive the glorious truth of the plural unity of the Godhead.Godhead.

God is God is LightLight

• May the Scripture be fulfilled in us, May the Scripture be fulfilled in us, which declares...which declares...

God is God is LightLight

The LThe LORDORD is my Light! is my Light!

(Psalm 27:1a).(Psalm 27:1a).

God is God is LightLight

The LThe LORDORD is my Light! is my Light!

(Psalm 27:1a).(Psalm 27:1a).

— Edward E. YoungEdward E. Young