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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 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.
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This command pertains to the [[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]][[Category:Created Order]]. It legislates a behavior of natural creation.
 
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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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==Notes on Interpretation/Application==
 
==Notes on Interpretation/Application==
  
 
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Back to Genesis 1

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