John 12:46

am come. light into the world.

It was the office of Christ to make all things clear. His mission and person illuminate the mysteries of our being and destiny when they are seen in their fulness. In many respects he is. Sun. Those who abide in his light will have their doubts solved, mysteries cleared up, and the clouds rolled away from the future. It is interesting and instructive to compare the various titles and symbols that the Savior applies to himself in this Gospel. In addition to the Son of Man, the Christ, and the Son of God, which are common to all the Gospels, he used the following designations:. am the Bread of Life (6:35);. am the Light of the world (8:12 and in this passage);. am the Door of the sheep (10:7);. am the Good Shepherd (10:11);. am the Resurrection and the Life (11:25);. am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (14:6);. am the True Vine (15:1). Each of these symbols conveys. different and vital truth concerning his nature or mission. Besides these he describes himself seven times, five in his public discourses, and twice to his disciples, by the profound and lofty phrase "I am," the significance of which. have discussed in another place. See note on 8:58.