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I <strong>AM</strong> : M. M. Ninan<br />

Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light<br />

for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth<br />

comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done<br />

has been done through God."<br />

Acts 26:18 to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and<br />

from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of<br />

sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'<br />

The purpose of his incarnation is to redeem mankind from the<br />

power of Satan--to show the path, the way out<br />

John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light<br />

of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will<br />

have the light of life."<br />

John 12:35-36 Then Jesus told them, "You are going to have the light<br />

just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness<br />

overtakes you. The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is<br />

going. Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may<br />

become sons of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid<br />

himself from them.<br />

4.6 YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD<br />

Jesus goes on to say that those who believe and follow him are the<br />

light of this world. He was the light while he was on the earth.<br />

When Jesus left the earth, he has anointed his elect to be the light of<br />

this world<br />

Jesus is the source of light -- you are the light by reflection<br />

Matt. 5:14 -16 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be<br />

hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead<br />

they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the<br />

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