21But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”
We Have Witnessed the Cycle of Unbelief-Hatred-Evil Deeds-Fear of Exposure-Unbelief in the previous verses.
We Have Witnessed the Scriptures Speak that The Light (Jesus) Who Came to Seek and To Save - by His very presence JUDGES this the ones who are in this vicious sin cycle...
Now, we have a Wonderful Near Eastern phrase: “whoever does the truth” or “those who act faithfully or honorably”
The person who ACTS HONORABLY Comes TO THE LIGHT
This does not contain the METHOD of Salvation, that is reserved to v. 15, 16, 18
This requires that the previous cycle is ABOLISHED.
Unbelief Replaced by Faith
Hatred Replaced by Love (God’s Love in and through us)
Evil Deeds Replaced by Works of Righteousness
Fear Replaced by Assurance that the Light is Good
Walking in the Light Strengthens our FAITH
“so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God”
This is not the Peacock strutting
This is the reflection of Jesus “I must do my Father’s Will”
This is us TESTIFYING to the Work of GOD in our Lives!
