Do you live separate from the world? As a follower of Jesus, Scripture instructs you to have nothing to do with deeds of darkness and the ways of this world. But how are you to do that?

Does it mean you should stay away from non-Christian people, and never attend non-Christian parties, and shun all non-Christian activities and places? Some Christians think so.

Of course, the religious mentality which says we must avoid all sinful people and sinful places is nearly impossible to consistently practice, which tells us that this is probably not what God had in mind.

In this episode of the One Verse Podcast, we look at Genesis 1:4 and see how God separated light from darkness on the first day of creation, and from this, draw some tentative conclusions about how you and I can separate from darkness without falling into the trap of religion.

The Text of Genesis 1:4

Genesis 1:4. And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness.

In this discussion of Genesis 1:4 we look at:

• What does it mean for God to “see” the light?
• How God wants us to view this world (contrary to what many religions teach).
• How God “defeats” darkness, both in creation and in our life.
• How you can live as a light in the darkness of this world.

Resources:

• Logos Bible Software
• Free Book of the Month at Logos
• Sailhamer on Genesis – Buy it on Amazon or at CBD
• Victor Hamilton on Genesis – Buy it on Amazon or at CBD
• Subscribe and Leave a Review on iTunes

Downloadable Podcast Resources

Those who are part of my online discipleship group may download the MP3 audio file for this podcast and view the podcast transcript below.

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Do you like learning about Scripture and theology through my podcast? If so, then you will also love my online courses. They all have MP3 audio downloads, PDF transcripts, quizzes, and a comment section for questions and interaction with other students.

If you want to deepen your relationship with God and better understand Scripture, take one (or all) of these courses. They are great for personal study or for a small group Bible study.

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Genesis 1:3 is packed full of truth and insight into something very important. This text provides a clear contrast for us.

It contrasts how religion tells us to deal with evil in the world, and how God deals with evil in the world. God’s way leads to light and redemption, but the religious way leads only to more darkness and evil.

So if you want to know what you can do about the evil in the world today, make sure you listen to today’s show on Genesis 1:3.

The text of Genesis 1:3

Genesis 1:3. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.

In this discussion of Genesis 1:3 we look at:

• How can there be light before God created the sun, moon, and stars? The answer is that this is the wrong question.
• The light that God spoke into existence in Genesis 1:3 is in response to the darkness that existed in Genesis 1:2.
• Moses is continuing to make distinctions here between Yahweh and the gods of other Ancient Near East religions.
• Learn how we can fight against darkness in the world today.

Resources:

• Logos Bible Software
• Tyndale Bible Dictionary
• Summary of Some Creation Myths
• Subscribe and Leave a Review on iTunes

Downloadable Podcast Resources

Those who are part of my online discipleship group may download the MP3 audio file for this podcast and view the podcast transcript below.

Do you like learning about the Bible online?

Do you like learning about Scripture and theology through my podcast? If so, then you will also love my online courses. They all have MP3 audio downloads, PDF transcripts, quizzes, and a comment section for questions and interaction with other students.

If you want to deepen your relationship with God and better understand Scripture, take one (or all) of these courses. They are great for personal study or for a small group Bible study.

You can see the list of available courses here, and if you join the Discipleship group, you can take all the courses at no additional cost. Go here to learn more and join now.