The 'true light' refers to Jesus Christ—Jesus of Nazareth—not to John the Baptist.
John the Baptist was sent from God to bear witness to the Light so that all men through him might believe. John himself was not that Light, but the true Light was the one who lighteth every man coming into the world. Les Feldick identifies this true Light as Jesus the Christ, Jesus of Nazareth.
John 1:9 — This is the key verse that uses the phrase 'the true Light' and describes what it does.
John 1:7-8 — These verses show that John the Baptist was not the Light but was sent to bear witness to it.
In John's Gospel, the true Light is shown in direct relation to John the Baptist. John 1:7 says, "The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe." Verse 8 plainly states, "He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light." Verse 9 then declares, "That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world." Thus, according to Scripture, the true Light is not John the Baptist but the one to whom John bore witness—Jesus the Christ.
Les Feldick points to John's Gospel chapter 1, verses 7 through 9, and teaches that the true Light is Jesus of Nazareth. He emphasizes that John the Baptist was not that Light but was sent by God as a witness to it, so that all men through him might believe. Les also stresses the phrase "every man" in John 1:9. He explains that the true Light lighteth every person who comes into the world. This means no one can claim to have had no opportunity, because every individual has received a certain amount of light. Les admits that he cannot explain how this works for people in spiritually dark places, such as the Amazon Valley, but he says the Book clearly says it. For Les, this truth connects with Romans 1:18, where Paul says such people are without excuse. The true Light has come to every man, and therefore all are accountable.
No. John 1:8 explicitly says he was not that Light. John the Baptist's role was to bear witness of the Light, as verse 7 says, 'that all men through him might believe.'
Les Feldick identifies the true Light as Jesus the Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. He also recalls the chorus, 'The light of the world is Jesus,' affirming that Jesus is the light in view.
Yes, according to John 1:9 the true Light 'lighteth every man that cometh into the world.' Les Feldick highlights the next two words—'every man'—and says that even people in dark places have received the light. He connects this to Romans 1:18, where Scripture says they are without excuse.
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True Light Identified
Les points to John 1:7-9 and says the true Light refers to Jesus the Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, and that John the Baptist was only a witness to it.
Every Man Enlightened
Les emphasizes the words 'every man' in John 1:9 and says even people in spiritually dark places have received the light, though he cannot explain it.
Jesus, the Light of the World
Les asks 'Who is the light?' and answers with the chorus, 'The light of the world is Jesus,' affirming that Jesus is the light.
No Excuse Before God
Les connects the true light that lighteth every man with Romans 1:18, explaining that this is why people who have never heard the gospel are without excuse.
Personal Discovery of John 1:9
Les shares that he recently came across John 1:9 and that it says every man coming into the world has been enlightened.
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John 1:7: The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
This verse shows that John the Baptist's purpose was to bear witness to the Light.
John 1:8: He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
This verse explicitly distinguishes John the Baptist from the true Light.
John 1:9: That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
This verse directly names the 'true Light' and states that it enlightens every person.
The true light is Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. John 1:7-9 makes clear that John the Baptist was not the light but was sent to bear witness to it.
Les Feldick taught that the true light is Jesus of Nazareth. He emphasized that this light lightens every man, so no one can claim never to have had an opportunity.
Yes, according to John 1:9 and Les Feldick's teaching. The text says the true light lighteth every man that cometh into the world, and Les says this includes even those in spiritually dark places.
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