2 Peter 1:21 KJV [21] “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”      Whenever I read this verse, I understand that Peter is referring to those who were involved in penning the Bible. The men whom the Holy Spirit moved upon were not perfect men, but they were holy men of God. God gave His Word to men who had walked with Him. We have a Holy Book given to us by the Holy Spirit, who moved upon holy men …

2 Peter 1:20 KJV [20] “knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”      I’m thankful that we have a Bible in these last days. As believers, we understand that the Word of God is our guide for daily living. It is more accurate and up-to-date than any newspaper that has come off the presses. The Internet is still trying to catch up with our Bible in its latest news and events. It is for this reason that we do not look to the world for our counsel, but rather to the Word of …

2 Peter 1:19 KJV [19] “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”      Peter had heard the voice of God audibly. He had been on the holy mountain with Christ and saw the glory of God firsthand. However, he wanted these saints to know that we have a more sure word of prophecy. We have the Word of God in written form. God gave us His Word in …

2 Peter 1:18 KJV [18] “And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.”      Peter, James, and John were eyewitnesses on the Mount of Transfiguration. They had the privilege of seeing Jesus, Moses, and Elijah, each in a glorified state. This must have been an amazing experience on the holy mountain that day. We know that it had a lasting impact, because Peter is still talking about it in this Epistle.      He reminds us that it was not only what they saw that got their attention, but also what …

2 Peter 1:17 KJV [17] “For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”      Peter was on the Mount of Transfiguration and saw Jesus in all of His glory. He also saw Moses and Elijah, and they, too, were glorified before him. Peter was not alone because James and John were with him. Probably the most startling event that took place on the mountain that day was the fact that Peter, James, and John were …