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thrifty

08/18/08 5:58 PM

#15901 RE: *~1Best~* #15896

2Peter 1:20-21
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

1:19-21 By Grant Jeffrey
Peter shares some very important principles by which we should evaluate the prophecies of the Bible. First, he validates the message of prophecy (1:19), explaining that prophecy is intended to be a spiritual light to enlighten the dark times in which believers live. Peter also urges vigilance and paying close attention to prophecy because it motivates us to holy living. He also notes that prophecy is an inspired message from the Holy Spirit, not from mere humans, given so that the church will live expectantly "until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts" (1:19; see Rev.22:16).

Rev.22:16
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

2Timothy3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: