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1 | Creation of Sun, Moon, Stars by Fiat | Gen 1:16 | Lionstrong | 6651 | ||
An assumption I had is challenged by this passage (v. 14-16). I had assumed that the light God created on the first day, he put or formed into the sun, moon and stars on the forth day, like He formed the body of Adam from the dust from the ground. He took something to make something else. But that's not what the text says. Just as the light on the first day was an instantaneous creation from nothing by the word of His mouth, so, it seems, was the creation of sun, moon and stars. "Then God said... and it was so."(v. 14,15) |
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2 | Creation of Sun, Moon, Stars by Fiat | Gen 1:16 | Makarios | 7972 | ||
Yes, by His very words, He 'spoke' the sun, moon, and stars into existence! Our God is indeed worthy to be praised! And He can make something out of absolutely nothing whenever He likes.. :) | ||||||
3 | Light and Stars | Gen 1:16 | Lionstrong | 7993 | ||
Greetings, Nolan; ................ Amen! So what did God do with the light he created on the first day? |
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4 | Light and Stars | Gen 1:16 | Ray | 7997 | ||
Hi Lionstrong, I hope some of His light will be shed on this forum. What we need is a good word study on "light". Strong's concordance has three columns of references. I think that His light has been shed abroad since the first day don't you? He dwells in unapproachable Light; whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. 1Timothy 6:15 |
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5 | Light and Stars | Gen 1:16 | Lionstrong | 8127 | ||
Greetings, Ray, ............... And since light when used metaphorically usually means truth or knowledge, what do you think light means in Matt. 5:16? (I posted this question on that verse.) |
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6 | Light and Stars | Gen 1:16 | Ray | 29902 | ||
Hi Lionstrong, We have had some good conversations in the past and I am not trying to rehash or start anything. I should have remembered talking to you about these things earlier. I do see that I did not give you my opinion on Matthew 5:16. Verse 14 says that we are the light of the world. We know that Jesus is the Light of the world. It is important to note that contrast. Verse 16 is talking about our light before men glorifying the Light who is in heaven. I've learned to compare Isaiah 66:5 with that verse. Actually it is a contrast with Matthew 5:11. "Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy." Please disregard my post if it is not of interest. Later, Ray |
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7 | Light and Stars | Gen 1:16 | Lionstrong | 29919 | ||
Hi Ray, Thanks for your response. You said, "Verse 16 is talking about our light before men glorifying the Light who is in heaven." This is a soapbox of mine. Jesus says, "do this that men may see your good works." So whatever "this" is, it is not good works. It is something that will ENABLE men to SEE our good works. "Light" is a metaphor in this verse. In the opinion you've given, you have not said what you think the literal meaning of "light" is. I think that it does not mean "good works," again because the "light" (what ever the literal meaning is) enables men to SEE our good works. Some believe that "light" means "good works." But if we substitute "good works" for the literal meaning of "light," the verse will read, "let your good works shine... that they may see your good works...." So, Ray, what, in your opinion, is the literal meaning of "light" in Mat 5:16? Peace, Lionstong |
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