Genesis 1:3-4 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.… I. THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE METAPHOR. 1. Light and the gospel resemble each other in their source and Divine resemblance. 2. Light and the gospel resemble each other in their adaptation to the end designed. 3. Light and the gospel resemble each other in their purity. 4. Light and the gospel resemble each other in their inseparable connection with joy and happiness. II. THE WILL OF GOD RESPECTING IT. 1. That man should have the light of salvation. 2. That His Church should be the light of the world. 3. That the world should be filled with the light of the gospel of Christ. (1) Now the gospel is adapted to all the world. It is as much suited to one part of it as to another. (2) It is expressly said that it is designed for the whole world. "I am the light of the world." "Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."(3) The whole world shall finally enjoy its saving rays. "This gospel of the kingdom," etc. (See Isaiah 11:9; Isaiah 60:19, and Habakkuk 2:14.)APPLICATION. 1. Have you the light of Divine grace in your hearts? 2. Have you this light in your families? 3. Have you this light in your neighbourhood? 4. Are you assisting to enlighten the world? (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. |
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