2 Peter 1:9-21
1:9 But
concerning the one who lacks such things
– he is blind. That is to say, he is
nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins.
1:10 Therefore, brothers and sisters,
make every effort to be sure of your calling and election.
For by doing this
you will never
stumble into sin.
1:11 For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.
Salvation Based on the Word of God
1:12 Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have.
1:13 Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder,
1:14 since I know that my tabernacle will soon be removed, because our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me.
1:15 Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.
1:16 For we did not follow cleverly concocted fables when we made known to you the power and return of our Lord Jesus Christ; no, we were eyewitnesses of his grandeur.
1:17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory: “This is my dear Son, in whom I am delighted.”
1:18 When this voice was conveyed from heaven, we ourselves heard it, for we were with him on the holy mountain.
1:19 Moreover, we possess the prophetic word as an altogether reliable thing. You do well if you pay attention to this as you would to a light shining in a murky place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
1:20 Above all, you do well if you recognize this: No prophecy of scripture ever comes about by the prophet’s own imagination,
1:21 for no prophecy was ever borne of human impulse; rather, men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.