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2 Peter 1
1Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:
2Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,
3seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;
4whereby he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in that world by lust.
5Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
6and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;
7and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.
8For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.
10Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.
11For thus will be richly supplied to you the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
12Therefore I will not be negligent to remind you of these things, though you know them, and are established in the present truth.
13I think it right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you;
14knowing that the putting off of my tent comes swiftly, even as our Lord, Jesus Christ, made clear to me.
15Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.
16For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
18This voice we heard come out of heaven, when we were with him in the holy mountain.
19We have the more sure word of prophecy; whereunto you do well that you take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the day star arises in your hearts:
20knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.
21For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Timothy 2:8-15 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.
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Generate a sermon →2 Peter 1:16-21 Timothy 1:1-14 refuses a private discipleship; obedience must be visible—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 reveals God’s mission: blessing moves outward until every neighbor is within reach.
2 Peter 1:16-21 66:1-12 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Hebrews 12:18-29, God meets us through word and sacrament with steady, sustaining mercy—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 14 rebukes spiritual sleep—if you’re numb to eternity, you’re not paying attention—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Jeremiah 1:4-10, salvation is not mere pardon; it is holiness, perfected in love—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Luke 18:9-14, we remember: trouble can’t cancel God’s promises—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Jeremiah 1:4-10, the via media holds: doctrine with humility, practice with reverence—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 points beyond itself to the person and work of Jesus—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, compassion isn’t optional—it’s the shape of faithful discipleship—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 14:1, 7-14 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.
2 Peter 1:16-21 14:25-33 encourages small-faithfulness: the peaceable way is quiet, steady, and strong—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 79:1-9 comforts us: the Church’s remedies are for the wounded, not the perfect—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 32:1-3a, 6-15 exposes vague spirituality; only Christ saves—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 12:18-29 draws us into sacramental life—grace received, then lived through charity and communion—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 1:1-6 encourages hungry hearts: ask, receive, and keep seeking God’s presence—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 137 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.
2 Peter 1:16-21 79:1-9 declares that oppression is not permanent when God is present—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 1:4-10 steadies anxious hearts: the God who chose you will also keep you—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 50:1-8, 22-23 won’t let us separate altar from neighbor; communion demands compassion—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Hosea 11:1-11 irritates you, it may be because God is touching the idol you protect.
2 Peter 1:16-21 137 declares God’s preferential option for the oppressed—salvation as concrete liberation—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Timothy 2:1-7 exposes pious excuses—if faith never costs power, it’s probably not liberation—today, not someday.