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2 Peter 1:16-21 Scripture is God’s perfect self-revelation, our only trustworthy authority, and the means for growth in Christlikeness

2 Peter 1:16-21 Scripture is God’s perfect self-revelation, our only trustworthy authority, and the means for growth in Christlikeness

Message by Paul Mermilliod.


And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, [3] and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. [4] And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. [5] And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” [6] For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified. [7] And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” [8] And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only. [9] And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 
Mark 9:2-9

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

BIG TRUTH:

Scripture is God’s perfect self-revelation, our only trustworthy authority, and the means for growth in Christlikeness.  


we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention,
2 Peter 1:18-19a

for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass.The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you. 
1 Peter 1:24-25

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 
2 Timothy 3:16-17

Big Idea: 

God’s Word is true. (2 Peter 1:16)

Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 
John 17:17

Big Idea: 

God’s Word centers on and magnifies Jesus. (2 Peter 1:17)

And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. 
Luke 24:25-27

Big Idea: 

God’s Word is more trustworthy than personal experience. (2 Peter 1:18-19)

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? 
Jeremiah 17:9

But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I discerned their end. 
Psalm 73:16-17

Big Idea: 

God’s Word is light in our darkness. (2 Peter 1:19)

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 
Psalm 119:105

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul, the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 
Psalm 19:7-8

From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 
2 Timothy 3:15

Big Idea: 

God’s Word is inspired by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:20-21)

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 
Hebrews 4:12

Big Idea: 

God’s Word requires a response. (2 Peter 1:19)

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 
2 Timothy 3:16-17

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 
James 1:22