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The gospel is made use of in this affair: this light is…

“The gospel is made use of in this affair: this light is the “light of the glorious gospel of Christ,” 2 Cor. iv. 4. The gospel is as a glass, by which this light is conveyed to us, 1 Cor. xiii. 12: “Now we see through a glass.”—But,” quote by Jonathan Edwards
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““The gospel is made use of in this affair: this light is the “light of the glorious gospel of Christ,” 2 Cor. iv. 4. The gospel is as a glass, by which this light is conveyed to us, 1 Cor. xiii. 12: “Now we see through a glass.”—But,””

Jonathan Edwards

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The gospel is a transparent medium that conveys divine light to believers.

In simple terms: Gospel acts as a clear window for divine light.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity in spiritual understanding.

Themes

faith theology illumination scripture

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Personal prayer
  • church teaching
  • biblical study
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

Metaphor of glass spiritual perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “light” symbolize for you?
  • How does clarity affect faith?
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