2Pe 1:19 | MHM | STEP | Inspiration of the Scriptures. Peter now gives another strong reason to trust the gospel: the Old Testament Scriptures. He says that the prophecies about Jesus are even more convincing than personal experiences. The writings of the prophets were not just human ideas but messages from God Himself. The agreement between Old and New Testaments shows the truth and power of God’s plan. v. 19 : Peter calls the Old Testament a “more sure word of prophecy.” The prophets predicted the power and coming of Jesus, the promised Saviour who would defeat evil and bring salvation. The Old Testament was given and preserved by God, and its prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus. The New Testament shows how these prophecies came true. Christians should trust the Scriptures as a firm foundation for faith (Exodus 3:14; Matthew 11:13; Luke 16:31 ). The place where this happened became holy because of God’s special presence, just as the ground where God appeared to Moses was called holy (Exodus 3:5 ). God sometimes makes a place holy by showing Himself there, and it is important to respect such times and places. Peter’s testimony is trustworthy because he was really there, saw Jesus’ glory, and heard God’s voice with his own ears.

‏ 2 Peter 1:19

Inspiration of the Scriptures.

Peter now gives another strong reason to trust the gospel: the Old Testament Scriptures. He says that the prophecies about Jesus are even more convincing than personal experiences. The writings of the prophets were not just human ideas but messages from God Himself. The agreement between Old and New Testaments shows the truth and power of God’s plan.

v. 19: Peter calls the Old Testament a “more sure word of prophecy.” The prophets predicted the power and coming of Jesus, the promised Saviour who would defeat evil and bring salvation. The Old Testament was given and preserved by God, and its prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus. The New Testament shows how these prophecies came true. Christians should trust the Scriptures as a firm foundation for faith (Exodus 3:14; Matthew 11:13; Luke 16:31 ^a).

The place where this happened became holy because of God’s special presence, just as the ground where God appeared to Moses was called holy (Exodus 3:5 ^b). God sometimes makes a place holy by showing Himself there, and it is important to respect such times and places. Peter’s testimony is trustworthy because he was really there, saw Jesus’ glory, and heard God’s voice with his own ears.