“God is light.” (1 John 1:5)

The biblical text is rich with metaphors and similes, one of which often appears in John’s writings. God is said to be “light”—the most constant, clearly observable, and all-pervasive experience in our universe.

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.” (1 John 2:15)

“I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.” (1 John 2:14)

“And hereby do we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.” (1 John 2:3)

“This I say . . . that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk.” (Ephesians 4:17)