Pastor Craig Smith • Know Your Scripture • November 7, 2021
As Peter writes his swan song, he reminds us of a future event and a present-day gift…
So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. (2 Pet. 1:12-15)
The return of Christ is
, not
– “We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were witnesses of His majesty. For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.’ We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with Him on the sacred mountain.” (2 Pet. 1:16-18)
There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. (Matt. 17:2)
This hope is our
in the
– “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.” (2 Pet. 1:19)
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father… (Matt. 13:43)
The Scriptures are
, not
– “Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” (2 Pet. 1:20-21)
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and
– “*Every word of God is flawless… Do not add to His words, or He will rebuke you and prove you a liar.” (Prov. 30:5-6)
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and
– “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Heb. 4:12)
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for life – “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim. 3:16-17)*
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. (Isaiah 40:8)
