… 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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For we did not follow cleverly devised stories …
Summary: Satan has been around for a long time and is the originator of the “cleverly devised” story.
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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. I think it is right to refresh your memory…
Summary: Returning to Peter’s words, we are reminded of why we need to be reminded.
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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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…and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Summary: Sometimes we make simple things complicated by focusing on the wrong thing. Paul explains the foundation for Peter’s seven step plan. The goal is to honor our Lord in this life and the next.
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For if you do these things, you will never stumble…
Summary: Peter uses a common word for a common experience to remind us of the consequences of common (worldly) behavior.
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