Jesus is God's Light

John 1:4; 8:12; Luke 1:78-79

Intro: A 2-Fold Problem

- A world lost in darkness

- Individuals lost in darkness

A 2-Fold Answer:

1. Jesus is God’s Light for Salvation

- God’s Intent: Life with Him

          — Reality: Alienation from God and others (Ep. 2:12)

-Salvation has come through Jesus (Lk. 1:78-79)

2. Jesus is the Light of God’s Presence

- God’s Intent: All creation as God’s temple

           — Reality: Creation subjected to futility (Rm. 8)

- God is present in Jesus (Jn. 8:12)

Take Home: God Still on the Ground

- [The Church] is the light of the world (Mt. 5:14-16)