20 Bible Verses about Light
What is so special about the light? It is bright and clear, it is contrary to the dark and it helps us to see. Light is so vital that God spoke it into existence on the first day of creation. It is also mentioned several times throughout the Bible, from beginning to end.
In this blog post, we have highlighted 20 Bible verses about light to encourage you, strengthen your faith and remind you to shine for Christ. Jesus is the Light of the world and He instructs His people to be the salt and light of the earth; we cannot be hidden.
Therefore, as believers, it is essential that we let our light shine for all to see and glorify our Father who is in heaven. The world is dark and it desperately needs the light of Christ, it's time for the body of Christ to arise!
Genesis 1:3
"And God said, Let there be light: and there was light."
Isaiah 60:1
"Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee."
Matthew 5:14
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."
Luke 11:33
"No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light."
Romans 13:12
"The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light."
Psalm 18:28
"For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness."
2 Corinthians 4:6
"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."
Ephesians 5:8
"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the world: walk as children of light:"
Acts 12:7
"And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands."
John 1:4-5
"In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
"But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them."
Matthew 5:16
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
1 John 2:8-9
"Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in Him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth. He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now."
Acts 9:3
"And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:"
1 Thessalonians 5:5
"Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness."
John 8:12
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I Am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
Matthew 4:16-17
"The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
1 John 1:5
"But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin."
Revelation 22:5
"And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever."
Acts 26:18
"To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith is in Me."
Thank you for taking the time to read today's blog. We hope it will encourage you to spend time studying the Bible, learning more about Jesus Christ, His love, light, grace, mercy and truth. God bless you and we are praying for you!
With Love,
The Pearson's