II Peter 1:1-4
God Supplies The Power to Live For Christ
II Peter 1:5-9
Our Faith Must Become a Part of What We Do
II Peter 1:10-14
Needing to Know Basic Bible Doctrine
II Peter 1:15-21
A Light Shines Brighter in Darkness
II Peter 2:1-9
Judgment is Coming to False Teachers
II Peter 2:4-9
The Doom of False Teachers
II Peter 2:10-16
The Depravity of False Teachers
II Peter 2:17-22
You Are a Slave of What Controls You
II Peter 3:1-7
Warns The Believers of Scoffers
A Light Shines Brighter in Darkness
II Peter 1:15–21
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That is why I am doing my best to make sure that each of you remembers all of this after I am gone (v. 15). Peter’s claim that he was an eyewitness of the majesty of the Lord refers no doubt to Jesus’ transfiguration (Matt.17:1-8) (vv. 16-18). Only Peter, James and John were permitted to see this event so Peter was well qualified to tell about it. The transfiguration of the Lord had made a life-changing impact on the apostle Peter.
Peter speaks of illumination (v. 19), revelation (v.20) and inspiration (v. 21. He compares the Scripture to a light that shines in a dark place. A person is foolish to stumble around in a dark room when there is a light available. We as believers walk around in the midst of a dark world. The only light we have is the Word of God. However there is a day coming when all believers will be in His presence and His light will shine in our lives when we shall see Him as He is.
Christ is the “morning star” (v. 19). When He returns He will shine in His full glory. Until that day we have Scripture as a light and the Holy Spirit to illuminate Scripture for us and guide us as we see the truth. (Lk 1:78; Eph. 5:14; & Rev. 2:28).Application
I want my life to be a shining light as I walk about in this world of darkness. It will not happen unless my batteries are at full charge with the Word of God.
II Peter 1:15-21 (English Standard Version)
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