Let there be light?

[aodan]

What is the light that God was speaking of? In D&C 88, we learn that light is truth and the Spirit of God; if the light God was speaking of is the Light of Christ, which "gives life and light to all things" (Guide to the Scriptures: Light, Light of Christ), then what is the night that divides the light?

Actually, I think it was made clear to me as I was reading it in Genesis. The Light of Christ gives life to all things and was needed to create the earth, grass, &c, and the Sun helps to sustain it while in this mortal probation, correct?

Also, if He "is in the sun, and the light of the sun" then every time we step into the sun or into the moonlight, or starlight, are we then literally being bathed in the Light of Christ?

[Moksha]

I sort of thought it was the incandescence of the Big Bang being talked about.

[VisionOfLehi]

All things of the universe are powered by the Priesthood.

The laws of nature, which govern the sun and light, are by the power of the Priesthood.

[NateHowe]

The Earth was in the presence of Jesus Christ (Jehovah) during the entire creative process. Thus, the Light of Christ (His influence as we understand it) was already present before He commanded the visible light (and perhaps by extension, other radiative energy) to gather around it.

However, all physical things parallel spiritual things, and your ideas in this line of thinking may be a useful metaphor.

[prospectmom]

I thought we had night to rest for the light??????

[Iggy]

I thought the light of Christ was his Love.

[prospectmom]

Wow it seems foggy with the confusion :}

[aodan]

Wow it seems foggy with the confusion :}

Perhaps we both need more prayer and scripture study

[Moksha]

All things of the universe are powered by the Priesthood.

The laws of nature, which govern the sun and light, are by the power of the Priesthood.

So you are suggesting that if I put a light bulb in the Elders Quorum President's mouth, it would shine?

[VisionOfLehi]

Nope! The keys to the commanding of the elements have not yet been given unto men.

[puf_the_majic_dragon]

What is the light that God was speaking of? In D&C 88, we learn that light is truth and the Spirit of God; if the light God was speaking of is the Light of Christ, which "gives life and light to all things" (Guide to the Scriptures: Light, Light of Christ), then what is the night that divides the light?

Actually, I think it was made clear to me as I was reading it in Genesis. The Light of Christ gives life to all things and was needed to create the earth, grass, &c, and the Sun helps to sustain it while in this mortal probation, correct?

Also, if He "is in the sun, and the light of the sun" then every time we step into the sun or into the moonlight, or starlight, are we then literally being bathed in the Light of Christ?

You'll notice that there are actually 4 lights created in the creation story. The first "let there be light" in the very beginning ( Genesis 3: 3 ), then two more "the greater and the lesser" followed by the 4th light, the stars ( Genesis 1 ). My interpretation is that the first light is the big bang, followed by the creation of the sun, moon, and stars all pretty much at the same time (in the same verse) but after the creation of the first light; which were formed through obedience to the natural laws God instituted in this universe at the very moment of creation of the very first light.

If you look at the footnotes of Genesis 3: 3 you'll notice that "Light" is referenced to the Topical Guide on Light; most of the references to light in the scriptures, especially the Old Testament, refer to actualy light waves - photons traveling at different wavelengths.

[Guest Username-Removed]

Let there be light ....

When I think of the earth, before Adam and Eve, I think there was little intelligence there. When I think of the statement, let there be light, I think of Guidance, Intellegence, and also the knowledge of right and wrong being bestowed on man.

Having light in ones life can mean many things. But the best description I can give is the Holy Ghost. Its the way, the conduit, the method of getting truth delivered to us, whenever we need it.

Sometimes I think members think those that are inactive, and perhaps not living all the the gospel principles, are living the good life. I think these same people think that living the gospel is hard. I suppose it can be from time to time. However, there's nothing quite like having the direction like the Holy Ghost provides. Its like radar for your life. Instead of getting beat up by life, you can make changes in direction way before there are problems. The light also guides us in making day to day decisions. Our own light can be shared with others, what we believe & what we know, and in that way we ourselves get more light. Everyday the light can be stronger until we have a perfect understanding of how it all works.

Just my opinion ... but that's how I percieve it.

Mark

[Justice]

One teaching of Christ's in the New Testament might offer some "light" on this discussion (pardon the pun).

Matt. 5:

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Interesting in its implications... and considering Christ's good works...

Also, for more interesting reading, go to the Church's site (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) and go to the web edition scriptures. Search for "light shine" without quotes. Read the several scriptures that come up.

Very interesting.

[HiJolly]

Nope! The keys to the commanding of the elements have not yet been given unto men.

Are you sure?

HiJolly

[aodan]

I'm just gonna post my research here and you guys can comment on it..

Genesis 1:2 And the earth was without form, and void;...

Footnote for "form" points to Abraham 4:2, And the earth, after it was formed, was empty and desolate, because they had not formed anything but the earth; and darkness reigned upon the face of the deep...

Footnote for darkness says "Darkness, Physical" in Abraham, Genesis, Moses. Jeremiah 4:23 says, I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void... Footnote says, "OR empty and desolate"

I'm beginning to believe that when God's Spirit "moved upon the face of the water", He caused the "Physical Darkness" to abate by shedding His glory upon the earth, thereby causing life to come upon it.

[prospectmom]

Good Job Aodan