John 1:4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
This verse is speaking of Jesus, but light and life are possessed by all three persons of the Godhead (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), and light and life are also possessed by those who respond to the gospel message.
Life (2 aspects)
- Physical Life – Jesus was present at creation, with the Father. The name of God in Genesis 1:1 is “Elohim”. It is plural early proof of a triune God.
- Spiritual and Eternal life – Jesus promises these to those who believe on Him in faith. John 3:16 is one of the most well-known reminders of this promise. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life
Light
Here are just a few of the references to Jesus and light:
- Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12
- Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. John 12:35
- I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. John 12:46 (Jesus speaking)
- This is the message which we have heard from [Jesus] and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5
The Bible, of course, has many references to God or the Word of God as a light for the believer:
- [God’s] word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
- The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
- For You will light my lamp; The LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Psalm 18:28
- The sun shall no longer be your light by day, Nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you; But the LORD will be to you an everlasting light, And your God your glory. Isaiah 60:19
- For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. . . 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:8
- There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever. Revelation 22:5
