2 Peter 1:20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. Truth to Learn The truth of the Bible is communicated by the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The words translated “prophet’s own interpretation” are idias epiluseos. The first of these,...
2 Peter 1:19 – More Sure Foundation
2 Peter 1:19 And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Truth to Learn God’s Word...
2 Peter 1:18 – His Holy Presence
2 Peter 1:18 We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain. Truth to Learn Holiness is in the presence of God, not the location or building. Behind the Words The word translated “voice” is phōnē, which comes from the verb...
2 Peter 1:17 – A Father Well Pleased
2 Peter 1:17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." Truth to Learn God the Father is, and has always been, pleased with...
2 Peter 1:16 – His Majestic Return
2 Peter 1:16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. Truth to Learn Christ’s glorious return is not a wishful, made-up story. It is a promise from Christ himself,...
2 Peter 1:15 – Eternal Retirement Plan
2 Peter 1:15 And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. Truth to Learn God has a job for us to be doing until we take our last breath. Behind the Words The expression “will make every...
2 Peter 1:14 – The Final Doorway
2 Peter 1:14 because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. Truth to Learn Life here on earth is short and only temporary. What we do during this time, however, will have eternal consequences. Behind the Words The...
2 Peter 1:13 – Late Life Refresher
2 Peter 1:13 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, Truth to Learn We need to keep encouraging each other to stay the course because we haven’t much time left. Behind the Words “I think” is translated...
2 Peter 1:12 – Continual Refresher Courses
2 Peter 1:12 So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. Truth to Learn We need to be continually learning and refreshing our knowledge of God through His Word. Behind the Words “You know”...
2 Peter 1:11 – Heavenly Homecoming
2 Peter 1:11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Our entrance into heaven will be affected by the way we spend our life here on the earth. Behind the Words Peter starts off this verse...