Establishing and Grounding Our Faith
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12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. 13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15 And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind. 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased”— 18 and we ourselves heard this utterance made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 19 So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. 20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
Peter is trying to point out how important the following information is to you
Being reminded of stuff is something we need to get used to and when
When are times we need to be reminded of stuff? (share with one another)
let’s remind ourselves of the Truths of
God’s divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to Life and Godliness
By God’s promises we can become partakers in the divine nature
Because of the above truths and our faith we need to supply all our effort to increasing in the virtues of: moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love.
These qualities allow us to be fruitful and useful to God in the true knowledge of Jesus. You should possess these qualities and they should be increasing in you. If you lack these qualities you have forgotten your purification from former sins.
Be diligent to make certain God’s calling and choosing you by practicing the virtues Peter lists. Practicing these virtues will keep you from stumbling
Living in this way allows us to know that the entrance to God’s eternal Kingdom will be open wide to us as we seek to enter.
Idea: Should we revisit to go along with 8-10?
Idea: Should we revisit to go along with 8-10?
12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. 13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15 And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.
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12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. 13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15 And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.
12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. [I want to be that person who is ready to remind you of these things and I want you to be ready to do the same for others. Peter says that this is something he wants to do and be ready to do.]
13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, [Peter believes that they know these things and have been “established” in them. And he wants to remind them anyway]
14 knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
15 And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind. [Peter’s purpose is to work for their understanding and recall]
Spend some time with concept of Establishing
To establish (sterizo) = fixed, set, settled; to strengthen, to make more firm
Verses showing the concept of being established
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32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
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11 For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established;
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25 Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past,
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2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith,
13 so that He may establish your hearts without blame in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints.
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17 comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.
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3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
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8 You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.
2 ‘Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God. 3 ‘So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Therefore if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you.
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2 ‘Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God.
3 ‘So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Therefore if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you.
23 And having spent some time there, he left and passed successively through the Galatian region and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Third Missionary Journey
23 And having spent some time there, he left and passed successively through the Galatian region and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Several Helpful Quotes
The Theological Dictionary of the New Testament D. The Word Group in the New Testament.
The strengthening is by God, the Lord, or the truth (2 Pt. 1:12), but also men (1 Th. 3:2). It may be accomplished, besought, or commanded. It presupposes that the Christians who are to be strengthened are under assault and in danger of becoming uncertain or slothful in their faith or walk
The Theological Dictionary of the New Testament D. The Word Group in the New Testament.
The effect or aim of strengthening is the impregnability of Christian faith in spite of the troubles which have to be endured
Accounts/testimony are a means of establishing us
Facts are helped to be established by testimony of (1) ancient sources, (2) eyewitnesses
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16 For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased”— 18 and we ourselves heard this utterance made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
17 For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased”—
18 and we ourselves heard this utterance made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. [transfiguration]
; ; (transfiguration accounts)
We forget that Peter was one of three people to see Jesus in “all” his glory
Peter is saying that he saw something that took place some 30 years prior. this is important. (need to figure out the exact timeline)
v. 19 - because we have seen and can testify to the transfiguration event which was prophesied in the OT, we can be fully assured of the fact of Jesus second coming (Parusia)
Prophecy concerning Jesus, picture from transfiguration episode
6 “But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain.” 7 “I will surely tell of the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
Upon Zion, My holy mountain.”
7 “I will surely tell of the decree of the Lord:
He said to Me, ‘You are My Son,
Today I have begotten You.
19 So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. 20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
19 So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.
v. 19 - because we have seen and can testify to the transfiguration event which was prophesied in the OT, we can be fully assured of the fact of Jesus second coming
Addressing Prophecy
20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation,
21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
Making the assurance to us of what prophecy (forthtelling) is which highlights God’s plan. God uses men to bring about his purposes and truth. What God asks for He enables
The prophets sought to understand this concept too as to what was going on with them and their prophecies
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10 As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, 11 seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.
10 As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries,
11 seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.
Closing
Closing
God wants nothing but to establish you in him for your good and His. He does this through many means including reminding us that our faith is not a philosophical one, or a logical one, but a Historical one. Our faith is grounded in History, testimony and persons who actually existed. Which also means our faith stands or falls on historic events.
The Theological Dictionary of the New Testament D. The Word Group in the New Testament.
The effect or aim of strengthening is the impregnability of Christian faith in spite of the troubles which have to be endured