2 Peter 1:12-21 - Salvation Based On The Word Of God

¹² I will always be ready to remind you of these things. Even though you know them, and are established in the truth that is present with you. ¹³ I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by reminding you. ¹⁴ I know that putting off my earthly dwelling is imminent, even as our Lord Jesus Christ indicated to me. ¹⁵ I will be diligent so that every time after my departure you will remember these things.

¹⁶ We did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We were eyewitnesses of his majesty. ¹⁷ He received honor and glory from God the Father when he heard the voice from the Majestic Glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

¹⁸ We heard this voice from out of heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain. ¹⁹ We have the word of prophecy made sure (steadfast) (firm)! You do well that you pay attention [to God's Word] as you would to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts. ²⁰ Know this first that no prophecy of scripture is for private interpretation. ²¹ For no prophecy ever came by the will of man! Men spoke from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.