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In his letter to the Christians living in Ephesus, the apostle Paul gives some great insight into "spiritual enlightenment."In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker unpacks the powerful and grace-filled message of how God transforms spiritually dead people into people who are spiritually alive.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

What is spiritual enlightenment and where does it come from?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker defines what "spiritual enlightenment" is and examines examples of it from the Old Testament.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

Why do so many people live in the darkness? Do you know the role "the god of this world" plays in it?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker does a deep dive into two of the apostle Paul's letters that deal with what the darkness is and how to avoid it.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

How does a person go from walking in the darkness to walking in the light? It has nothing to do with the sun.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker digs deep into 1 John chapters 1 and 2 to uncover what the apostle John wrote about walking in the light.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

I thought Jesus was the Light of the world. Why does he say I am the light of the world?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores various examples of how a follower of Jesus lives as the light of the world.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

Have you ever heard the phrase, "God's Word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path?" It's found in the longest chapter of the Bible.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the five themes and eight key words of Psalm 119 that demonstrate how God's Word, the Bible, is a light for us.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

All of the major religions have "light" as a major motif. What makes the Bible's "Light of the World" different?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker describes who the "Light of the World" is, both from Old Testament prophecies and New Testament fulfillment.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

Is the God of the Bible a god, or a God, or an all-caps GOD?In this episode Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the meaning behind the phrase used by the Apostle John in his first New Testament letter - "God is light" - and what makes him superior to all the gods and goddesses of man-made religions.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

Light is a form of energy, but it's not the only form. Are you familiar with the electromagnetic spectrum that God created?In this series, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine ten different usages of light in the Bible. In this first episode, he will examine the light that exists as the created order.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! www.timeofgrace.org

The book of Revelation contains many fantastic, symbolic images. Today's episode looks at several of them.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the significance of a white stone, stones made into idols, the precious stones worn by "the great prostitute," and the precious gems that will adorn the New Jerusalem.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!http://youtube.com/@BibleThreadswDrBruceBecker