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Karl Barth on Christ's Light Through Us - Christocentric (Matthew 5:14-16)

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"'I am the Light of the world'—Jesus says first. Then: 'YOU are the light.' We reflect His light; He remains the source. The world sees our works but glorifies the FATHER—through us, Christ shines; through Christ, the Father is known. All light is Christological." — Karl Barth. Christocentric: Christ's light reflected.

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Scripture References

Matthew 5:14-16John 8:12

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