Stand Firm In The Truth By Paying Attention To Scripture 2 Peter 1:12-21

If any teachers message contradicts the scripture then their message cannot be from God 1:16-21.

Mathew 16:28- 17:8 is the account of the transfiguration of Jesus as witnessed by Peter, James and John. the appearance of Moses and Elijah reveals that both the Law and the Prophets pointed to and affirmed the redeeming ministry of Jesus. When Peter said ”we have the prophetic word confirmed” he meant the Old Testament scriptures. As eye witnesses of the transfiguration what the three disciples witnessed was the affirmation of the Fathers pleasure in His Son and a foreshadowing of the return of Jesus in all His radiance and glory 1:16.

When Peter says that the Prophetic word was confirmed (NKJ) or ”more sure word of prophecy” (KJ) meaning the Scriptures were confirmed at the transfiguration he is making a point that His experience with Jesus on the mount of transfiguration is subordinate to the more sure word of scripture. No experience be it miracle, dream, vision or prophetic word holds more authority than the Scriptures 1:19.

Peters letter is never meant to put us off of experiential christianity or to stop us seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit or receive and minister spiritual gifts. These words are written for are own good, and although written 2000 plus years ago they are exactly what we need to know and take to heart right now! Taking heed of the sure Word of Scripture will keep us from falling into error 1:20-21

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For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit 1:21

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