For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. —2 Peter 1:16–21
The Promise of God is
How can you know God’s promise is true? Peter gives two proof that give you confidence in the promise of God.
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And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. —Luke 21:27
Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen. —Revelation 1:7
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. —Philippians 2:9–11
2.Proves God’s Promise is True. (v.19-21)
You are to continually pay close attention to and
Gospel Encouragement
Scripture is inspired, inerrant, authoritative, and sufficient. Make sure the Scripture always
Personal Application
Does your life
Are you ready for Jesus to return?