INTRO
- Previous verses…vv. 1-15. The truths and his reminding them of those truths.
- Chapter 1 Our maturity in Christ. Chapter 2. The dangers of false teaching.
- 2 Peter 1:3–4; 2 Peter 1:10
- Peter was hopeful, but also concerned. He wanted the church to have a solid foundation as they navigated life. He knew their were false teachers in their midst. He knew Christ was coming again.
- He continued to remind them…
A Particular Calling – v. 16a
Follow
- Jesus called and he answered. He (and others) left everything to follow Christ
- JESUS CALLS US OUT! FROM TO.
Cleverly devised myth
- A story meant to deceive. Untrue
- WE DO NOT. We believe the GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.
Made known
- Preaching Teaching. Sharing. The authority behind the message.
- His apostolic calling and ministry
Power and Coming
- It is not just a person, but ALL THAT THAT JESUS REPRESENTS.
- His first coming points to His second. False teaching denies the 1st and 2nd coming of Christ. WHO HE WAS
A Personal Encounter – vv. 16b-18
Eyewitness of His majesty
- Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36
- He witnessed Christ at the transfiguration
- He witnesses HIS MAJESTY.
- We too at our conversion. Behold HIs majesty.
We were with Him
- The heard the voice. They were with Him.
- WE TOO are with Him. Our relationship with Christ. We have met JESUS! Not an experience, but rather the change brought on by the Gospel.
- We KNOW what has happened to us.
- 1 John 1:1–4; Acts 4:20; Romans 8:16
A Prophetic Word – vv. 19-20
More fully
- The transfiguration confirms the Word.
- OT for them plus NT for church today.
Pay attention
- Continuous readiness.
Lamp shining… Until the day dawns
- Psalm 119:105; John 3:19
- His second coming
No prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation
- Interpreting to support one’s own agenda or view.
- Study the Word. HERMENEUTICS on Wed nights.
Men spoke from God
- God has given us and preserved His Word. Power of the Holy Spirit.