God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.

Blind, obscure, darken. Typhlóō. The god of this age blinds the minds of unbelievers so the light of the gospel cannot shine in. Spiritual blindness is not passive — it is an active work of the enemy. Walk in the light while you have it.

A thought, a purpose, a scheme. We are not unaware of Satan's schemes. Knowing the enemy's tactics is part of spiritual warfare. Stay alert.

Illumination, enlightenment. Phōtismós. God shines in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of his glory in the face of Christ. Receive it. Reflect it.

Good news, gospel, glad tidings. Euaggelion. The Gospel is the power of God for salvation. Not just a message about power. The message itself is power when received in faith.

Glory, honour, splendour. Doxa. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory. Glory is the weight and radiance of God's presence. It transforms everything it touches.

The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.

Image, likeness, representation. Jesus is the image of the invisible God. In Him we see exactly what God is like.