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1
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • We live in a dark world that is ruled by the
    prince of darkness. (Eph 612)

2
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • Ephesians 612 (NKJV) - For we do not wrestle
    against flesh and blood, but against
    principalities, against powers, against the
    rulers of the darkness of this age, against
    spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly
    places.

3
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • It can seem as if darkness is overwhelming and
    unstoppable.

4
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • Our God sent His Son Jesus Christ to bring light
    to a world of darkness. (Lk 179, Jn 812)

5
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • Luke 179 (NKJV) - To give light to those who sit
    in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our
    feet into the way of peace.

6
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • John 812 (NKJV) - Then Jesus spoke to them
    again, saying, I am the light of the world. He
    who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but
    have the light of life.

7
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • Do you understand what it means to find this
    light?

8
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • Do you understand what it means to find this
    light?
  • Satan seeks to keep you proud and
    self-sufficient so that you will not see. (2 Cor
    43-4)

9
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • 2 Corinthians 43-4 (NKJV) - But even if our
    gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are
    perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has
    blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of
    the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the
    image of God, should shine on them.

10
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • People are gullible to be influenced by the
    prejudices of others so that they close their
    minds to the light of God. (Jn 11-5)

11
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • John 11-5 (NKJV) - In the beginning was the
    Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was
    God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All
    things were made through Him, and without Him
    nothing was made that was made. 4In Him was life,
    and the life was the light of men. 5 And the
    light shines in the darkness, and the darkness
    did not comprehend it.

12
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • Many fear the light but they should not.

13
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • This light will bring radical changes to your
    life if you will let it.

14
The light of God is a precious gift!
  • This light will bring radical changes to your
    life if you will let it.
  • I would like to share with you how I came to find
    the light of God.

15
Gods light must become your only guide
  • Jesus set the example of how we handle the light
    from God.

16
Gods light must become your only guide
  • Jesus set the example of how we handle the light
    from God.
  • Jesus whole life was focused on doing the will
    of the Father who sent Me. (Jn
    519-21, 30)

17
Gods light must become your only guide
  • John 519-20 (NKJV) - Then Jesus answered and
    said to them, Most assuredly, I say to you, the
    Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees
    the Father do for whatever He does, the Son also
    does in like manner. 20 For the Father loves the
    Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself
    does and He will show Him greater works than
    these, that you may marvel.

18
Gods light must become your only guide
  • John 530 (NKJV) - I can of Myself do nothing. As
    I hear, I judge and My judgment is righteous,
    because I do not seek My own will but the will of
    the Father who sent Me.

19
Gods light must become your only guide
  • There was not a single thing Jesus did without
    the fellowship and authority of
    the Father. (Jn 828-29)

20
Gods light must become your only guide
  • John 828-29 (NKJV) - Then Jesus said to them,
    When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will
    know that I am He, and that I do nothing of
    Myself but as My Father taught Me, I speak these
    things. 29 And He who sent Me is with Me. The
    Father has not left Me alone, for I always do
    those things that please Him.

21
Gods light must become your only guide
  • Jesus light was delivered in the form of words.
    They were recorded for us to see and respond
    to. Jesus showed us the response He expects! (Jn
    1246-50)

22
Gods light must become your only guide
  • John 1246-50 (NKJV) - I have come as a light
    into the world, that whoever believes in Me
    should not abide in darkness. 47 And if anyone
    hears My words and does not believe, I do not
    judge him for I did not come to judge the world
    but to save the world.

23
Gods light must become your only guide
  • 48 He who rejects Me, and does not receive My
    words, has that which judges himthe word that I
    have spoken will judge him in the last day. 49
    For I have not spoken on My own authority but
    the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I
    should say and what I should speak. 50 And I know
    that His command is everlasting life. Therefore,
    whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me,
    so I speak.

24
Gods light must become your only guide
  • From these verses Jesus teaches us how to view
    and handle His word.

25
Gods light must become your only guide
  • From these verses Jesus teaches us how to view
    and handle His word.
  • If we do not have positive authority from Gods
    word then we do nothing!

26
Gods light must become your only guide
  • From these verses Jesus teaches us how to view
    and handle His word.
  • If we do not have positive authority from Gods
    word then we do nothing!
  • God has given us all things for us to follow.

27
Gods light must become your only guide
  • From these verses Jesus teaches us how to view
    and handle His word.
  • If we do not have positive authority from Gods
    word then we do nothing!
  • God has given us all things for us to follow.
  • The respect we have for Jesus word is the
    respect we have for Jesus.

28
Gods light must become your only guide
  • Are you following the footsteps of Jesus?

29
Gods light must become your only guide
  • Consider the implications of the inspiration of
    Gods word. (2 Tim 316-17)

30
Gods light must become your only guide
  • 2 Timothy 316-17 (NKJV) - All Scripture is given
    by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
    doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
    instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of
    God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for
    every good work.

31
Gods light must become your only guide
  • What does perfect mean? What does every good
    work mean?

32
Gods light must become your only guide
  • What should we do when the Bible does not speak
    on a subject?

33
Gods light must become your only guide
  • What should we do when the Bible does not speak
    on a subject?
  • Some say it is allowable as long as the Bible
    does not condemn it.

34
Gods light must become your only guide
  • What should we do when the Bible does not speak
    on a subject?
  • Some say it is allowable as long as the Bible
    does not condemn it.
  • Jesus taught us to do nothing that is not to
    practice it.

35
Gods light must become your only guide
  • What should we do when the Bible does not speak
    on a subject?
  • Some say it is allowable as long as the Bible
    does not condemn it.
  • Jesus taught us to do nothing that is not to
    practice it.
  • We are not allowed to act when the Bible is
    silent! (Col 317)

36
Gods light must become your only guide
  • Colossians 317 (NKJV) - And whatever you do in
    word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord
    Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through
    Him.

37
Gods light must become your only guide
  • As a young man I started a Bible reading on my
    own one summer.

38
Gods light must become your only guide
  • As a young man I started a Bible reading on my
    own one summer.
  • I had earlier prayed to God to help me find His
    way.

39
Gods light must become your only guide
  • As a young man I started a Bible reading on my
    own one summer.
  • I had earlier prayed to God to help me find His
    way.
  • A prayer for light is a prayer that God will
    answer! (Ps 8913-18)

40
Gods light must become your only guide
  • Psalm 8913-18 (NKJV) - You have a mighty arm
    Strong is Your hand, and high is Your right hand.
    14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation
    of Your throne Mercy and truth go before Your
    face. 15 Blessed are the people who know the
    joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of
    Your countenance.

41
Gods light must become your only guide
  • 16 In Your name they rejoice all day long, And in
    Your righteousness they are exalted. 17 For You
    are the glory of their strength, And in Your
    favor our horn is exalted. 18 For our shield
    belongs to the Lord, And our king to the Holy One
    of Israel.

42
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Love for my Lord demanded that I surrender things
    that divide. (Jn 1720-23)

43
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • John 1720-23 (NKJV) - I do not pray for these
    alone, but also for those who will believe in Me
    through their word 21 that they all may be one,
    as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You that
    they also may be one in Us, that the world may
    believe that You sent Me. 22 And the glory which
    You gave Me I have given them, that they may be
    one just as We are one

44
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • 23 I in them, and You in Me that they may be
    made perfect in one, and that the world may know
    that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You
    have loved Me.

45
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • I was raised in a religious body that had good
    sincere people in it.

46
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • I was raised in a religious body that had good
    sincere people in it.
  • Why does division exist? What could I possibly do
    as a single individual?

47
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • I was raised in a religious body that had good
    sincere people in it.
  • Why does division exist? What could I possibly do
    as a single individual?
  • One of my first challenges came as I examined the
    Lords Supper. (Mt 2626-28)

48
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Matthew 2626-28 (NKJV) - And as they were
    eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it,
    and gave it to the disciples and said, Take,
    eat this is My body. 27 Then He took the cup,
    and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying,
    Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is My
    blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many
    for the remission of sins.

49
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • In the Baptist church I never remember partaking
    of it.

50
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • In the Baptist church I never remember partaking
    of it.
  • Driving home from Samford University I heard a
    radio sermon on the subject. The early church met
    on the first day of the week! (Acts 207 1 Cor
    161-2)

51
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Acts 207 (NKJV) - Now on the first day of the
    week, when the disciples came together to break
    bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke
    to them and continued his message until midnight.

52
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • 1 Corinthians 161-2 (NKJV) - Now concerning the
    collection for the saints, as I have given orders
    to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also
    2 On the first day of the week let each one of
    you lay something aside, storing up as he may
    prosper, that there be no collections when I come.

53
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • I tried to imperfectly practice what I had
    learned.

54
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Gods light directed me to find the forgiveness
    of sins. (Col 112-14)

55
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Colossians 112-14 (NKJV) - giving thanks to the
    Father who has qualified us to be partakers of
    the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He
    has delivered us from the power of darkness and
    conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His
    love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His
    blood, the forgiveness of sins.

56
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • While attending the University of Alabama I heard
    a basic presentation on how Jesus directed men to
    be saved. (Mk 1615-16)

57
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Mark 1615-16 (NKJV) - And He said to them, Go
    into all the world and preach the gospel to every
    creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will
    be saved but he who does not believe will be
    condemned.

58
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • It was important not to base your conclusion on
    just one verse. What did Peter preach? (Acts 238)

59
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Acts 238 (NKJV) - Then Peter said to them,
    Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in
    the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
    sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy
    Spirit.

60
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Consider how the apostle Paul found the light.
    (Acts 93-11)

61
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Acts 93-11 (NKJV) - As he journeyed he came near
    Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him
    from heaven. 4 Then he fell to the ground, and
    heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why are
    you persecuting Me? 5 And he said, Who are You,
    Lord? Then the Lord said, I am Jesus, whom you
    are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick
    against the goads.

62
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • 6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, Lord,
    what do You want me to do? Then the Lord said to
    him, Arise and go into the city, and you will be
    told what you must do. 7 And the men who
    journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a
    voice but seeing no one.

63
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • 8 Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his
    eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him
    by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And
    he was three days without sight, and neither ate
    nor drank. 10 Now there was a certain disciple at
    Damascus named Ananias and to him the Lord said
    in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Here I am,
    Lord.

64
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • 11 So the Lord said to him, Arise and go to the
    street called Straight, and inquire at the house
    of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for
    behold, he is praying.

65
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Paul came to repent and follow whatever Jesus
    asked him to do.

66
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Paul came to repent and follow whatever Jesus
    asked him to do.
  • He also prayed for 3 days. Was Paul saved?

67
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Paul came to repent and follow whatever Jesus
    asked him to do.
  • He also prayed for 3 days. Was Paul saved?
  • Paul needed additional light and Ananias gave it
    to him. (Acts 2212-16)

68
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Acts 2212-16 (NKJV) - Then a certain Ananias, a
    devout man according to the law, having a good
    testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there, 13
    came to me and he stood and said to me, Brother
    Saul, receive your sight. And at that same hour
    I looked up at him.

69
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • 14 Then he said, The God of our fathers has
    chosen you that you should know His will, and see
    the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth. 15
    For you will be His witness to all men of what
    you have seen and heard. 16 And now why are you
    waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away
    your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

70
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Was Paul right to leave Judaism? (Acts 2618)

71
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Acts 2618 (NKJV) - to open their eyes, in order
    to turn them from darkness to light, and from the
    power of Satan to God, that they may receive
    forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among
    those who are sanctified by faith in Me.

72
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • In the 4 spiritual laws tract part of Gods
    light was left out!

73
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • As I examined all the verses on this subject, I
    found that whenever baptism and salvation
    (forgiveness of sins) are mentioned together that
    baptism always is placed before salvation. (1 Pt
    320-21)

74
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • 1 Peter 320-21 (NKJV) - who formerly were
    disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering
    waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was
    being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight
    souls, were saved through water.

75
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • 21 There is also an antitype which now saves
    usbaptism (not the removal of the filth of the
    flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward
    God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

76
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • After studying and asking further questions I
    decided to be baptized into Christ and take a
    stand to be just a Christian. (Acts 191-4)

77
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Acts 191-4 (NKJV) - And it happened, while
    Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed
    through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And
    finding some disciples 2 he said to them, Did
    you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?
    So they said to him, We have not so much as
    heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.

78
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • 3 And he said to them, Into what then were you
    baptized? So they said, Into Johns baptism. 4
    Then Paul said, John indeed baptized with a
    baptism of repentance, saying to the people that
    they should believe on Him who would come after
    him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

79
Gods Light will be in conflict with the
religions of men
  • Was I right in doing that?

80
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • In my stand to only follow the light of God I
    have found that others who once stood with me
    have given up that stand.

81
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • In my stand to only follow the light of God I
    have found that others who once stood with me
    have given up that stand.
  • Light comes as an opportunity it can be lost.
    (Jn 1235-36)

82
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • John 1235-36 (NKJV) - Then Jesus said to them,
    A little while longer the light is with you.
    Walk while you have the light, lest darkness
    overtake you he who walks in darkness does not
    know where he is going. 36 While you have the
    light, believe in the light, that you may become
    sons of light. These things Jesus spoke, and
    departed, and was hidden from them.

83
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • Churches as well as individuals can drift away
    and now fight the light that they once stood in.

84
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • Churches as well as individuals can drift away
    and now fight the light that they once stood in.
  • Those that walk in the light never fear the light
    they welcome it! (Jn 319-21)

85
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • John 319-21 (NKJV) - And this is the
    condemnation, that the light has come into the
    world, and men loved darkness rather than light,
    because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone
    practicing evil hates the light and does not come
    to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
    21 But he who does the truth comes to the light,
    that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they
    have been done in God.

86
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • One of the most difficult experiences came when I
    tried to have the man baptize me study on a
    controversial subject. He angrily refused!

87
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • One of the most difficult experiences came when I
    tried to have the man baptize me study on a
    controversial subject. He angrily refused!
  • There are many churches today that will not allow
    certain subjects to be addressed from the pulpit.

88
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • Years later this church invited a speaker from
    the denomination I left to be a keynote speaker
    in a series of youth meetings. He was also
    described by the news media as liberal on the
    subject of homosexuality.

89
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • Years later this church invited a speaker from
    the denomination I left to be a keynote speaker
    in a series of youth meetings. He was also
    described by the news media as liberal on the
    subject of homosexuality.
  • Our light must always come from Gods word and
    not just depending upon what a church
    calls itself. (Isa 25-6)

90
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • Isaiah 25-6 (NKJV) - O house of Jacob, come and
    let us walk In the light of the Lord. 6 For You
    have forsaken Your people, the house of Jacob,
    Because they are filled with eastern ways They
    are soothsayers like the Philistines, And they
    are pleased with the children of foreigners.

91
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • Are you willing to trust God? (Isa 5010-11)

92
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • Isaiah 5010-11 (NKJV) - Who among you fears the
    Lord? Who obeys the voice of His Servant? Who
    walks in darkness And has no light? Let him trust
    in the name of the Lord And rely upon his God. 11
    Look, all you who kindle a fire, Who encircle
    yourselves with sparks Walk in the light of your
    fire and in the sparks you have kindled This you
    shall have from My hand You shall lie down in
    torment.

93
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • Gods light will require that you take a stand!

94
The fight to stay in Gods light never ends
  • Gods light will require that you take a stand!
  • My family struggled with my stand but over time
    they were willing to listen.
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