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

2. I John 1:5...

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

4. I John 1:5......that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all....that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.

5. A Comparison...

6. Illustrated from nature Illustrated from nature

7. A Comparison... Illustrated from nature Illustrated from nature Significant parallels Significant parallels

8. Light is revealing...

9. The natural light which shines upon my path reveals the safest way to go.The natural light which shines upon my path reveals the safest way to go.

10. Light is revealing... Likewise, the light of God, which shines though His word, helps me to avoid the pitfalls of life.Likewise, the light of God, which shines though His word, helps me to avoid the pitfalls of life.

11. Light is revealing... Likewise, the light of God, which shines though His word, helps me to avoid the pitfalls of life.Likewise, the light of God, which shines though His word, helps me to avoid the pitfalls of life. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path (Psalm 119:105).Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path (Psalm 119:105).

12. Light is powerful...

13. All the darkness in a room cannot snuff out the natural light of a single candle.All the darkness in a room cannot snuff out the natural light of a single candle.

14. Light is powerful... Likewise, all the hatred and rebellion in the universe cannot extinguish the light of God.Likewise, all the hatred and rebellion in the universe cannot extinguish the light of God.

15. Light is powerful... Likewise, all the hatred and rebellion in the universe cannot extinguish the light of God.Likewise, all the hatred and rebellion in the universe cannot extinguish the light of God. The light shines through the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it (John 1:5, New Living Translation).The light shines through the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it (John 1:5, New Living Translation).

16. Light gives life...

17. The natural light of the sun makes physical life possible on earth.The natural light of the sun makes physical life possible on earth.

18. Light gives life... Likewise, God is the Source and Sustainer of all life — both physical and spiritual.Likewise, God is the Source and Sustainer of all life — both physical and spiritual.

19. Light gives life... Likewise, God is the Source and Sustainer of all life — both physical and spiritual.Likewise, God is the Source and Sustainer of all life — both physical and spiritual. For with Thee is the fountain of life: in Thy light shall we see light (Psalm 36:9).For with Thee is the fountain of life: in Thy light shall we see light (Psalm 36:9).

20. Light gives life... Likewise, God is the Source and Sustainer of all life — both physical and spiritual.Likewise, God is the Source and Sustainer of all life — both physical and spiritual. For with Thee is the fountain of life: in Thy light shall we see light (Psalm 36:9).For with Thee is the fountain of life: in Thy light shall we see light (Psalm 36:9). For the L ORD God is a sun and shield (Psalm 84:11a).For the L ORD God is a sun and shield (Psalm 84:11a).

21. White light is a “trinity”...

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

23. White light is a “trinity”... By all appearances, the light from the sun is just one color — white.By all appearances, the light from the sun is just one color — white. However, within the singularity of white light there are three primary colors of light — red, blue, and green.However, within the singularity of white light there are three primary colors of light — red, blue, and green.

24. White light is a “trinity”... The three primary colors of light (red, blue and green) interpenetrate each other within the singularity of white light.The three primary colors of light (red, blue and green) interpenetrate each other within the singularity of white light.

25. White light is a “trinity”... Likewise, the three states of consciousness (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) interpenetrate each other within the singularity of the Godhead.Likewise, the three states of consciousness (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) interpenetrate each other within the singularity of the Godhead.

26. White light is a “trinity”... Likewise, the three states of consciousness (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) interpenetrate each other within the singularity of the Godhead.Likewise, the three states of consciousness (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) interpenetrate each other within the singularity of the Godhead. As Jesus said: “Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me” (John 14:11a).As Jesus said: “Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me” (John 14:11a).

27. White light is a “trinity”... Although the three primary colors of light still exist within the white light, this would not be apparent without the proper instruments to analyze it.Although the three primary colors of light still exist within the white light, this would not be apparent without the proper instruments to analyze it.

28. White light is a “trinity”... Likewise, although the three states of consciousness still exist within the single Godhead, this would not be apparent without the revelation of Scripture.Likewise, although the three states of consciousness still exist within the single Godhead, this would not be apparent without the revelation of Scripture.

29. White light is a “trinity”... Likewise, although the three states of consciousness still exist within the single Godhead, this would not be apparent without the revelation of Scripture.Likewise, although the three states of consciousness still exist within the single Godhead, this would not be apparent without the revelation of Scripture....the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19)....the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19).

30. White light is a “trinity”... Each of the three primary colors of light are equally light.Each of the three primary colors of light are equally light.

31. White light is a “trinity”... Likewise, each of the three states of consciousness in the Godhead are equally God —Likewise, each of the three states of consciousness in the Godhead are equally God —

32. White light is a “trinity”... Likewise, each of the three states of consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — Father (Matthew 6:9),Likewise, each of the three states of consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — Father (Matthew 6:9),

33. White light is a “trinity”... Likewise, each of the three states of consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — Father (Matthew 6:9), Son (Hebrews 1:8),Likewise, each of the three states of consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — Father (Matthew 6:9), Son (Hebrews 1:8),

34. White light is a “trinity”... Likewise, each of the three states of consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — Father (Matthew 6:9), Son (Hebrews 1:8), Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3-4).Likewise, each of the three states of consciousness in the Godhead are equally God — Father (Matthew 6:9), Son (Hebrews 1:8), Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3-4).

35. God is Light Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be made between natural light and the Godhead.Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be made between natural light and the Godhead.

36. God is Light Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be made between natural light and the Godhead.Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be made between natural light and the Godhead. Both God and light are revealing.Both God and light are revealing.

37. God is Light Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be made between natural light and the Godhead.Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be 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.

38. God is Light Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be made between natural light and the Godhead.Quite clearly, there are valid comparisons to be 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.

39. God is Light Both God and white light are each a “trinity.”Both God and white light are each a “trinity.”

40. How, then, should we respond?

41. Receive the true light of God’s self- revelation.Receive the true light of God’s self- revelation.

42. How, then, should we 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.

43. How, then, should we 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.

44. How, then, should we 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 Godhead.Perceive the glorious truth of the plural unity of the Godhead.

45. God is Light May the Scripture be fulfilled in us, which declares...May the Scripture be fulfilled in us, which declares...

46. God is Light The L ORD is my Light! The L ORD is my Light! (Psalm 27:1a).

47. God is Light The L ORD is my Light! The L ORD is my Light! (Psalm 27:1a). Edward E. Young — Edward E. Young