John 1:1-4.  “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” 

My thoughts returned to “In the beginning was God.” God stood in the midst of eternity past. He spoke in a voice like many waters, “Light be.” and instantly light is. That light emanated from God Himself. God is eternal. Therefore, light is eternal. God is always in the present tense because He does not change. He has always been, always is and always well be Yaweh, I AM. God is good. Therefore, goodness is eternal and will never change.