Difference between revisions of "Genesis 1:3"
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<blockquote>'''3''' And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.</blockquote> | <blockquote>'''3''' And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.</blockquote> | ||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
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This passage contains a '''positive''' command, framed as an expression of God's intent, directed toward the universe at large: "Let there be light". | This passage contains a '''positive''' command, framed as an expression of God's intent, directed toward the universe at large: "Let there be light". | ||
===Categories=== | ===Categories=== | ||
| − | This command can be said to affect the [[Principles and Definitions]] of the law. It is part of a group of passages which demonstrate the power of God, and the [[:Category:Creator-Creation Distinction| | + | This command can be said to affect the [[Principles and Definitions]] of the law. It is part of a group of passages which demonstrate the power of God, and the [[:Category:Creator-Creation Distinction|Creator-Creation Distinction]]. |
| − | This command pertains to the [[:Category:Created Order| | + | This command pertains to the [[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]]. It legislates a behavior of natural creation. |
===Fulfillment=== | ===Fulfillment=== | ||
This command is abiding in function; light persists in nature. It finds its direct fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is called "the Light of the World" (John 1:4-9). | This command is abiding in function; light persists in nature. It finds its direct fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is called "the Light of the World" (John 1:4-9). | ||
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This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics: | This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics: | ||
| − | *[[:Category:Creator-Creation Distinction| | + | *[[:Category:Creator-Creation Distinction|Creator-Creation Distinction]] |
| − | *[[:Category:Created Order| | + | *[[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]] |
==Notes on Interpretation/Application== | ==Notes on Interpretation/Application== | ||
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[[Category:Scripture]] | [[Category:Scripture]] | ||
Revision as of 01:13, 28 June 2020
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3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Classification
The Command
This passage contains a positive command, framed as an expression of God's intent, directed toward the universe at large: "Let there be light".
Categories
This command can be said to affect the Principles and Definitions of the law. It is part of a group of passages which demonstrate the power of God, and the Creator-Creation Distinction.
This command pertains to the Created Order. It legislates a behavior of natural creation.
Fulfillment
This command is abiding in function; light persists in nature. It finds its direct fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is called "the Light of the World" (John 1:4-9).
Topics
This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:
Notes on Interpretation/Application
