Is there a creator?

Jehovah is Light!

1 John chapter 1 verse 5:-   5 This is the message that we heard from him and are announcing to you: God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him.

I think most people will have heard the saying  "to be enlightened"  or use of the word  "enlightenment"?   But what exactly does this idea mean when used in connection with the True God and the Bible? Light is seen in the Bible as coming from Jehovah and spreading to all sorts of people, it is not to be confused with sunlight, there is no connection, light from God is explained in a basic sense by the Dictionary definition written below:

Dictionary explanation of enlightenment:   "Education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge".

However there is much more to be gained from a study of the scriptural expression  "God is Light".  So this page will use several scripture to show clearly what scriptural light means for all those who are actively serving or learning about Jehovah and his Son Jesus Christ? Do you see clearly the truth contained in the Bible? Or do you lack real understanding ?

A Clearer Picture?

Ephesians chapter 5 verse 13:-   13 Now all the things that are being exposed are made evident by the light, for everything that is being made evident is light.

Our physical vision and our interpretation of what we see are often very different, mental perception of a hundred people who see the same thing or event can differ widely, no one sees the same thing and explains what they saw in the same way, this can often lead to confusion. As an example, people who see a crime taking place may or may not be able to identify the criminal in a police line-up?

Therefor your physical eyesight can deceive you, but the light of truth can never deceive! As we all know light from a lamp helps you see clearly when in a dark room or dimly lit place. But some people like to hide in the darkness so as not to be seen, their reasons for this are many and varied, however secretiveness of this kind is almost always designed to hide something that they don't want to share!

Loving the Darkness?

John chapter 3 verses 19 to 21:-   19 Now this is the basis for judgement: that the light has come into the world, but men have loved the darkness rather than the light, for their works were wicked. 20 For whoever practises vile things hates the light and does not come to the light, so that his works may not be reproved. 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that his works may be made manifest as having been done in harmony with God.”

A true saying is that  "if you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to hide"!  But many people have what we often refer to as  "Skeletons in the closet",  none of us are perfect, and can hide things about our past that we would rather forget! But many people hide things that they are still practising, that is what defines "Darkness"  and stops us from seeing the light of truth clearly!

Sadly, most of the worlds people are in darkness spiritually, and a very large proportion of them have no desire to change their ways and come to the light (be enlightened), there has to be a need to see what is right in front of their eyes, but the darkness that is in them makes it very difficult for them to accept it, and Jehovah only reveals the light of truth to those who really want it, so the majority of mankind will never come to the light of understanding, but will remain in spiritual darkness until the end comes!

Darkness Verses Light?

John chapter 11 verses 9 and 10:-   9 Jesus answered: “There are 12 hours of daylight, are there not? If anyone walks in daylight, he does not stumble into anything, because he sees the light of this world. 10 But if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.”

Enlightenment comes only from Jehovah, you cannot learn the truth about God unless he reveals it to you, vicars priests and pastors and popes cannot teach you the truth about Jehovah and his Son Jesus Christ, because they do not have the light within themselves, they and their fellow false teachers can only teach you darkness not light! You will always remain in the dark by sticking to the lies and half truths they spout.

A clear understanding of Bible truth has always been available freely to anyone who wants to learn, having your eyes opened is a real revelation to those who want to serve God, or you can remain blind and live what is left of your life in complete darkness with no way out, it's up to you?

The Victorious Light!

Matthew chapter 6 verses 22 and 23:-   22 “The lamp of the body is the eye. If, then, your eye is focused, your whole body will be bright. 23 But if your eye is envious, your whole body will be dark. If the light that is in you is really darkness, how great that darkness is!

A growing minority of people in this world have made the effort to sit down and learn the truth from the Bible with ones who know and understands God's word. The majority of those students have been enlightened to the point of baptism and regular meeting attendance, and they are sharing with others in teaching and preaching the good news!

No one is forced into learning the truth, but the benefits of this knowledge will result for faithful ones in everlasting life, whereas those who prefer the darkness will receive nothing but destruction from Jehovah. This action by God is fast approaching, and cannot be avoided! Whether you come to the light or remain in darkness is your choice!

Time of the End!

Conclusion:   The people who lived under the volcano called Vesuvius never expected the fate that overtook them, likewise the people living on the islands around the volcano called Krakatoa could not avoid the tidal wave that wiped them out! Armageddon has been clearly warned as the coming destruction of the majority of Earths inhabitants, so most people will have read about it or been told about it for the past hundred years or more. And please note that we are talking about Jehovah's timetable, and to him a thousand years is like yesterday when it has passed, but we are all living in the last days of this wicked world, this is why knowledge of the Bible and enlightenment is so vital, because there is very little time left!

Matthew chapter 5 verse 16:-   16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.

Remember:  If you don't know the truth, you cannot teach the truth! 

Matthew chapter 15 verse 14:-14 Let them be. Blind guides is what they are. If, then, a blind man guides a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”

Light of Understanding.