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knowledge of the glory of God

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Announcements › Forums › Christ Jesus – February 26th, 2017 › knowledge of the glory of God

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  • February 22, 2017 at 2:25 pm #3657
    bruce
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    Paul, referencing the first verses in the Bible in Genesis 1, stated “God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” The fundamental fact of existence is that the light of Truth does shine forth, and Paul clarifies that it shines in our hearts, is the basic essence of our being. It may seem that at times we have to drill down rather far to find it, but still it is there and is the truth of who we are as God’s image. The fact that we are given the knowledge of the glory of God is more than just a pleasant thing to think about, but rather it is a vital force for good operating in our lives. This light leaves no room for dull, lazy, or forgetful thinking, but rather is a call for sharp clarity of mind. The pleasant appearances of evil, the wolves in sheep’s clothing, can never deceive anyone who has a clear focus on this divine light. Going back to Genesis 1, the next event after the appearing of the light was the firmament, or the distinction, line of demarcation, between right and wrong. So, this knowledge of the glory of God is our defence from deception.

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