Theology is Fun

Why Jesus Called Himself the Light of the World


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In this episode of Theology Is Fun, Corey and Ben explore one of Jesus’ most powerful “I AM” statements: “I am the Light of the World.”

What did Jesus really mean? Why does the Bible connect light with life, truth, holiness, salvation, and judgment? And why does darkness become such a dominant theme from Genesis to Revelation?

Together we trace the theme of light and darkness through the entire storyline of Scripture — from “Let there be light” in Genesis, to the plagues of Egypt, the Day of the Lord, the prophets, the coming of Christ, the darkness at the cross, and the final glory of the New Creation where “night will be no more.”

In this conversation:

  • Why God created light and darkness
  • How sin changed the meaning of darkness
  • The biblical connection between darkness and judgment
  • Jesus as the fulfillment of the “Light” theme in Scripture
  • What it means to walk as children of light
  • Why the cross was covered in darkness
  • The hope of eternal light in Revelation

📖 Key Scriptures:

Genesis 1 • Isaiah 9 • Exodus 10 • Amos 5 • Zephaniah 1 • John 1 • John 8 • Ephesians 5 • 1 John 1 • Revelation 21–22

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Theology is FunBy Dr. Corey Abney & Dr. Ben Skaug