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When Darkness Is Mentioned In The Bible
Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 6, 2024 (message contributor)
In the Bible, darkness is a powerful metaphor that carries both physical and spiritual significance. Let’s explore its various meanings:
Physical Darkness:
Genesis 1:4: God separated light from darkness during the creation of the world. Darkness represents the absence of light, symbolizing chaos and disorder.
Psalm 139:12: Even in the darkest night, God’s presence remains unchanging. Darkness is not dark to Him; light and darkness are alike to the Almighty.
Spiritual Darkness:
John 1:5: “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” Here, darkness symbolizes ignorance, sin, and spiritual blindness.
Acts 26:18: Turning from darkness to light signifies repentance and salvation through Christ.
Ephesians 5:8: Believers were once in darkness but are now children of light in the Lord.
Evil and Separation from God:
Isaiah 9:1: Darkness represents the spiritual condition of those who reject God.
John 3:19: People loved darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.
2 Corinthians 6:14: Light has no fellowship with darkness; believers are called to separate from ungodliness.
Judgment and Tribulation:
Joel 2:31: The sun turning dark and the moon into blood signify cosmic signs before the great day of the Lord.
Matthew 24:29: Jesus speaks of celestial disturbances during the end times.
God’s Deliverance and Illumination:
Psalm 18:28: God is the light that dispels darkness. He illumines our path.
1 John 1:5-6: Walking in the light means fellowship with God, while walking in darkness is contrary to truth.
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