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2 Peter 1:18<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Holiness is in the presence of God, not the location or building.<\/p>\n Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The word translated \u201cvoice<\/span>\u201d is ph\u014dn\u0113<\/span><\/em>, which comes from the verb pha\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto shine.<\/em>\u201d So ph\u014dn\u0113<\/span><\/em> actually means \u201cto audibly shine forth.\u201d The Greek historian, Plutarch, calls it “that which brings light upon that which is thought of in the mind.” So, not only did these three disciples see the shining glory of the Son of God revealed, but they also heard the revelation of the shining voice of God the Father.<\/p>\n The word translated \u201choly<\/span>\u201d is hagios<\/span><\/em>, which comes from the word hagos<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201can awful thing.\u201d Not awful as we often think of it as \u201cterrible\u201d or \u201cvery bad,\u201d but awful as something that fills one with awe and wonder. It is a word that has come to mean \u201cmorally pure and set-apart from sin.\u201d<\/p>\n Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n As Peter continues his description of the transfiguration of Christ, he makes three assertions in this verse. First, that he, along with James and John, heard the voice of God the Father. It was not merely an inarticulate noise; they heard His words giving glory and honor to the Son.<\/p>\n The second assertion that Peter makes is that the three disciples were \u201cwith Him.\u201d Yes, they were physically with him, but there is another sense in which they were with him. They were with him in spirit through their belief in him. They were his disciples, his followers, desirous of learning more about Him. This is one of the \u201cblack and white\u201d issues of the Scriptures. Christ, Himself, said it this way in Luke 11:23<\/span><\/strong>,<\/p>\n He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.<\/span><\/p>\n You are either with Him, that is, you believe in Him, you follow Him, and you obey Him, or you are against Him. There is no middle road and no half-way Christianity. Either your faith is real or it is pretend. That\u2019s one of the points Peter has been making throughout this chapter. We need to show our faith, let it shine forth like the voice of God, by diligently working on developing the Christian character qualities he outlined in the early verses of this chapter.<\/p>\n The third assertion that Peter makes in today\u2019s verse is regarding the place where they were. He calls the mountain holy, not because the mountain itself possessed any special moral purity, but because of the presence of the Almighty. We think of a temple or a church, particularly the \u201csanctuary\u201d where church services are held, as a holy place. The very word \u201csanctuary\u201d is a translation of the Greek word hagia<\/span><\/em> meaning an awful (holy) place. It is not a place of holiness and awe because the physical structure possesses any holiness, but because of Whose presence is there. It is this presence of the Holy God that makes something, or someone, holy.<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The place where you meet on Sunday morning may be a large cathedral, a small hand-made building, or even someone\u2019s living room. The place is not important, but the presence of God is. As you participate in your church service this week, remember that you are in a holy place because the Spirit of our Holy God is in your midst.<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2009 Will Krause. 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