In Your Light We See Light: A Reformed Theology of Divine Illumination
A Reformed perspective on the doctrine of illumination
“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” —John 17:3
In Your Light We See Light: A Reformed Theology of Divine Illumination argues that the doctrine of illumination is Trinitarian and participatory. We cannot know God apart from God. The Triune God transfers us from darkness to light, so we may see him, ourselves, and the world anew. Illumination is not merely cognitive; it turns a heart of stone into a heart of flesh. It involves life with God—hearing and being transformed by God’s word.
Paul C. Uyen begins with Scripture before retrieving the doctrine of illumination from Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Reformed traditions, and revealing their areas of tension. Uyen articulates a Reformed perspective in conversation with other traditions.
Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology
Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology is a peer-reviewed series of contemporary monographs exploring key figures, themes, and issues in historical and systematic theology from an evangelical perspective.
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- Foreword by Kevin Vanhoozer
- Introduction
- Part 1: Economy of Illumination: A Biblical Account
- The Reason and Purpose of Illumination
- The Biblical Concept of Illumination
- Part 2: Economy of Illumination: A Retrieval Account
- Economy of Illumination in the Ante-Nicene Fathers
- Economy of Illumination in Orthodox Tradition
- Economy of Illumination in Roman Catholic Tradition
- Economy of Illumination in the Reformed Tradition
- Part 3: Economy of Illumination: A Dogmatic Account
- Communion with God
- The Economy of Illumination: Being in Triune Light Ad Extra
- Being Transformed from Glory to Glory
- Conclusion
- Afterword by Matthew Levering
- Title: In Your Light We See Light: A Reformed Theology of Divine Illumination
- Author: Paul C. Uyen
- Series: Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2025
- Pages: 448
- Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
- Trim Size: 6x9
- ISBN: 9781683598329
Paul C. Uyen is visiting professor of theology at Moody BIble Institute in Chicago, Illinois.