From the Bible's perspective, examine the distinctions between 'shine forth', 'shine on', 'shine into', 'according to', 'illuminate', 'radiate', and 'shine brilliantly'－極大的奧秘

From the Bible's perspective, examine the distinctions between 'shine forth', 'shine on', 'shine into', 'according to', 'illuminate', 'radiate', and 'shine brilliantly'

"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts" (2 Corinthians 4:6)

"The light shines in the darkness" (John 1:5)

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (Psalm 119:105)

"But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays" (Malachi 4:2)

Theme	Description	Theological Explanation	Examples	Related Scripture
Shine forth 照出	Light Emanating from a source	Emphasizes God as the source of light, He makes light shine out of darkness	God's glory shining forth from heaven; God making light shine out of darkness	"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts" (2 Corinthians 4:6)
Shine On 照在	Light falling on a specific target	1. God's light shines on believers' hearts, making them a new creation 2. Metaphor for God's revelation and transformative power 3. The light of the New Covenant (shining in hearts) is deeper than that of the Old Covenant (shining on Moses' face)	God's light shining on the apostles' hearts, enabling them to exalt Christ as Lord; God shining on the universe, producing the old creation	"The light shines in the darkness" (John 1:5) "God has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God" (2 Corinthians 4:6)
Shine Into 照進	Light entering a space	Indicates God's light penetrating darkness, entering into one's inner being	God's light shining into believers' hearts	"Light shining into dark hearts" (implication of 2 Corinthians 4:6)
According to 照著	Following a certain way or standard	Indicates following God's will or standards	Acting according to God's will	"If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us" (1 John 5:14)
Illuminate 照明	Providing light	1. God's word is like a lamp, illuminating life's path 2. God illuminates us to know the gospel of Christ	God's word illuminating our path; God illuminating us to know Christ	"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (Psalm 119:105)
Radiate 照射	Light directly projecting	Represents God's direct revelation and healing	God's righteousness radiating like sunlight on the earth	"But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays" (Malachi 4:2)
Shine brilliantly 照耀	Light shining in all directions	1. Represents the universality of God's glory 2. Those illuminated by God also shine light on others 3. The glory on Christ's face shines, revealing God's glory	God's glory shining over all the earth; believers reflecting God's light to shine on others; the glory on Christ's face shining	"The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light" (Revelation 21:23) "Let your light shine before others" (Matthew 5:16)

This comprehensive table covers the seven light-related terms previously discussed, incorporating the theological explanations and biblical context from the newly provided text. It showcases the rich meanings of these terms in the Bible, especially in describing God's revelation, transformative power, and believers' response to God's illumination.

*Please refer to the 2024 Memorial Day Conference - The Christian Life, Week Six: The Triune God in Christ as Our Life by Shining into Our Hearts