In Jesus was life- is life and the life was the light of man. All unsaved, unregenerate mankind are in darkness. There is not even a spark of light in them to guide them to the true light. There is no spark that can be kindled, manipulated to blaze to true life. They are in complete and total darkness.
But Jesus is life and His life was/is the light that shines in the darkness. When Jesus shines His light and enlightens a 'dead' man that dead man is brought to life- true life. The darkness cannot hinder or overcome the true light. When true life is given there is no 'going back' into darkness. It is not possible. The darkness cannot cover the light of Christ!
The light brought hope to man. The light shining through the life of believers offers light to a dark world. But only Jesus can bring light and life 'into' the darkness or 'out of' the darkness!
In order for someone to believe that there was a 'spark' of light already in the person that just needed to be brought to flame they would have to believe that man is not totally corrupted by sin, is not really an enemy of God, is not really dead in trespasses and sins. They must believe that there is some good thing inside of man's heart that can choose God on his own initiative, of his own will power. Even though this belief is contrary to scripture and is therefore a false belief.
Lord I pray You will give us clear understanding of Who You are and who we are. Without You enlightening our eyes, our minds and changing our will we would remain in darkness. You have rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of Your Beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sin. Thank You for mercy and grace.
to the praise of the glory of Your grace,
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