For prophecy was never brought about by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn The Bible is the “inspired” Word of God. Behind the Words The word translated “will” is translated from the word thelemati,...
2 Peter 1:20 – Spirit Inspired
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation. Truth to Learn The truth of the Bible is communicated by the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The words translated “one’s own interpretation” are idias epiluseos. The first of these, idias, means “pertaining to...
2 Peter 1:19 – More Sure Foundation
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. Truth to Learn God’s Word regarding Christ’s second...
2 Peter 1:18 – His Holy Presence
And we heard this voice borne out of heaven being with him on the sacred mountain. Truth to Learn Holiness is in the presence of God, not the location or building. Behind the Words The word translated “voice” is phōnē, which comes from the verb phaō, meaning “to shine.”...
2 Peter 1:17 – A Father Well Pleased
For having received honor and glory from God the Father such a voice was brought to him from the majestic glory, saying, "This is my Beloved Son, with him I am well pleased." Truth to Learn God the Father is, and has always been, pleased with His Son. Behind...
2 Peter 1:16 – His Majestic Return
Fore not following cleverly devised fables, we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, having been eyewitnesses of his majesty. Truth to Learn Christ’s glorious return is not a wishful, made-up story. It is a promise from Christ himself, attested to by angels. ...
2 Peter 1:15 – Eternal Retirement Plan
And I will be diligent to cause you to always have remembrance of these things after my departure. Truth to Learn God has a job for us to be doing until we take our last breath. Behind the Words The expression “will be diligent” is translated from the word...
2 Peter 1:14 – The Final Doorway
because I know that I will soon lay aside my tabernacle, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. Truth to Learn Life here on earth is short and only temporary. What we do during this time, however, will have eternal consequences. Behind the Words Eidō is...
2 Peter 1:13 – Late Life Refresher
I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent to stir you up with a reminder. Truth to Learn We need to keep encouraging each other to stay the course because we haven’t much time left. Behind the Words “I consider” is translated from hēgeomai,...
2 Peter 1:12 – Continual Refresher Courses
So I will always remind you of these things, though having known them and having been firmly established in the truth you now have. Truth to Learn We need to be continually learning and refreshing our knowledge of God through His Word. Behind the Words “Having known” comes from...
2 Peter 1:11 – Heavenly Homecoming
for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you. Truth to Learn Our entrance into heaven will be affected by the way we spend our life here on the earth. Behind the Words Peter starts...
2 Peter 1:10 – Secure Salvation
Therefore, my brothers, instead be all the more diligent to make your calling and election firm. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, Truth to Learn If you are truly saved, then you are completely saved, forever! Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from dio, which...
2 Peter 1:9 – Blinding Laziness
For anyone who does not have these things is blind, nearsighted, having forgotten the cleansing of his past sins. Truth to Learn Being spiritually lazy is an indication that we have forgotten what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross. Behind the Words The word translated “blind” is...
2 Peter 1:8 – A Growing Christian
For these things being in you and abounding, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn We need to be continually growing in our Christian faith. Behind the Words The word “being” is the Greek word huparchonta,...
2 Peter 1:7 – Lovely Focus
and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. Truth to Learn The ultimate objective of a Christian is to love. Behind the Words “Brotherly kindness” is the translation of the Greek word philadelphia. This is a very familiar compound word made up of philos, which literally means...
2 Peter 1:6 – Self-control, Perseverance, & Godliness
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Truth to Learn With hard work we can develop a more Christ-like character. Behind the Words The word translated “self-control” (‘temperance” in some translations) is engkratia. This is a compound word made up of en, meaning “in”...
2 Peter 1:5 – Diligent Growth
And for this very reason, make all diligence in your faith to add goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Truth to Learn No matter where we are in our Christian experience today, we need to be growing and maturing in our relationship to God. Behind the Words “All” is translated...
2 Peter 1:4 – Eternally Divine
Through these he has given us the very great and precious promises, that through them you may be partakers of the divine nature, escaping the corruption in the world caused by lusts. Truth to Learn In eternity, we will share in God’s divine nature. Behind the Words The expression...
2 Peter 1:3 – God-given Godliness
His divine power has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness through the full knowledge of him who called us through glory and worthiness. Truth to Learn All that we need for life and godliness comes from God. Behind the Words “Divine” is translated from theios, which is...
2 Peter 1:2 – Abundant Peace
According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit to obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you. Truth to Learn Peace with God comes from complete knowledge of Him. Behind the Words Some translations use the...
2 Peter 1:1 – Humble Greetings
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those having obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ Truth to Learn Peter humbly greets all Christians who read this letter. Behind the Words “Servant” is translated from the...