And many will follow their licentious ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. Truth to Learn Professing Christians who live un-Christ-like lives bring the whole body of Christ into disrepute. Behind the Words All of the writings from which the New Testament was translated were written...
2 Peter 2:1 – False Teachers
But false prophets were also among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves. Truth to Learn Beware! There are false teachers in the church today. Behind the...
2 Peter 1:21 – Inspired Writing
For prophecy was never brought about by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn The Bible is the “inspired” Word of God. Behind the Words The word translated “will” is translated from the word thelemati,...
2 Peter 1:20 – Spirit Inspired
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation. Truth to Learn The truth of the Bible is communicated by the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The words translated “one’s own interpretation” are idias epiluseos. The first of these, idias, means “pertaining to...
2 Peter 1:19 – More Sure Foundation
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 regarding Christ’s second...
2 Peter 1:18 – His Holy Presence
And we heard this voice borne out of heaven being 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 phaō, meaning “to shine.”...
2 Peter 1:17 – A Father Well Pleased
For having received honor and glory from God the Father such a voice was brought to him from the majestic glory, saying, "This is my Beloved Son, with him I am well pleased." Truth to Learn God the Father is, and has always been, pleased with His Son. Behind...
2 Peter 1:16 – His Majestic Return
Fore not following cleverly devised fables, we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, having been 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, attested to by angels. ...
2 Peter 1:15 – Eternal Retirement Plan
And I will be diligent to cause you to always have remembrance of these things after my departure. Truth to Learn God has a job for us to be doing until we take our last breath. Behind the Words The expression “will be diligent” is translated from the word...
2 Peter 1:14 – The Final Doorway
because I know that I will soon lay aside my tabernacle, 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 Eidō is...