2 Corinthians 4:3-6. “The Lord will enlighten my darkness” (Psa. 18:28; 19:8) “A light that shines in a dark place” (2 Pet. 1:19) “The entrance of Your.

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2 Corinthians 4:3-6

“The Lord will enlighten my darkness” (Psa. 18:28; 19:8) “A light that shines in a dark place” (2 Pet. 1:19) “The entrance of Your words gives light” (Psa. 119:130) God’s light is intended to awaken man (Eph. 5:14) Realize: “I’m in darkness” God’s Light Enlightens

Evil doers avoid the light lest their deeds be exposed (John 3:19-20) God’s light manifests and reproves works of darkness (Eph. 5:13) Light and darkness must not be confused, distorted, blended or reversed (Isa. 5:20) God’s light exposes personal darkness, moral darkness & doctrinal darkness for us (2 Tim. 3:16) Recognize: “Darkness is the wrong place to be” God’s Light Exposes

“A lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psa. 119:105) “The light of the glorious gospel of Christ” enables us to see Jesus (2 Cor. 4:4) God’s light alone leads us out of darkness (Acts 26:18; Rom. 13:12) God’s light alone protects us from ways of evil (Prov. 6:23-24) Resolve: “Get me out of darkness” God’s Light Escorts

Walking in the light keeps me out of the darkness of sin (Eph. 5:8; 1 John 1:7; John 8:12) Abiding in the light keeps me from stumbling in darkness (John 12:46; 1 John 2:10; 2 Pet. 1:5-11) Refreshed: “I never have to be in darkness again” God’s Light Empowers

God’s light provides life and immortality (2 Tim. 1:10; John 8:12) God’s light preserves from the eternal “blackness of darkness” (Jude 13; 2 Pet. 2:4, 17) Rewarded: “I never will face darkness again” God’s Light Ensures

Believe that Jesus is God’s Son – Acts 16:31 Repent of sins and turn to God – Acts 3:19 Confess your faith in Jesus – Philippians 2:11 Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3 –God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38 –God will add you to His church – Acts 2:41, 47 –God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Walk daily in accordance with His light – 1 John 1:7 God’s Light Eternally Saves