In this final sermon of our 2 Peter series, we looked at the Apostle Peter's view of the sacred Scriptures. In 2 Peter 1:16-21, Peter passionately affirms the credibility and reliability of his message as an eyewitness of Jesus Christ's majesty. He declares that he didn't follow cleverly devised myths but was an eyewitness of Christ's transfiguration, during which he saw the glory of God firsthand. Peter emphasizes the authenticity of the prophetic Word, reminding us that it serves as a light shining in a dark place. He warns against private interpretation of Scripture and highlights the divine origin and authority of God's Word by emphasizing that prophecy wasn't the result of human will but from holy men who spoke as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. In 2 Peter 3:14-18, Peter ends his letter by urging his readers to be on guard against the twisting of Scripture and encourages them to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory now and forever.
