… but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
Summary: Peter, James, and John witnessed Jesus unveil the power of his heavenly nature.
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2 Peter 1:16b — Power Trip
… when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power …
Summary: What is power? That is the question posed by Peter’s claim. The power of the Lord Jesus Christ extends beyond any comfort or threat this world has to offer.
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And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.
Summary: Departure time is something that we all will experience, whether we believe in it or not.
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… because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Summary: God made each of us in His image. Yet, we, like God, are each unique. Peter’s unique characteristic included doing things.
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… as long as I live in the tent of this body…
Summary: The simplest form of shelter, and the most ancient, is the tent. It is still with us today.
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So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have.
Summary: Pondering the meaning of scripture can open the doors of our minds to better understanding God’s will for us.
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But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind…
Summary: The truth about God is not hard to find. He has given us an entire book about himself. Ignoring the truth is not only possible, it is our natural instinct.
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…and unproductive…
Summary: Productivity is not really a biblical concept, but fruitfulness is. Peter is helping us understand the kind of person Jesus wants us to be.
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… and to godliness, mutual affection …
Summary: The humanist approach to life is very different that the direction we get from God.
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… and to perseverance, godliness;
Summary: Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but the two words mean very different things.
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