2 Peter 1:16-21 By David Dann

The Bible claims to be the word of God. The Bible claims to be the word of God.

2 Timothy 3: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Peter 1: …knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 20 …knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

The Bible claims to be the word of God. The Bible claims to be the word of God.

The claims of the Bible are supported by evidence. The claims of the Bible are supported by evidence.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good.

“Evidence” “The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid” ( american_english/evidence).

The Bible claims to be the word of God. The Bible claims to be the word of God. The claims of the Bible are supported by evidence. The claims of the Bible are supported by evidence.

The Bible claims to be the word of God. The Bible claims to be the word of God. The claims of the Bible are supported by evidence. The claims of the Bible are supported by evidence. Powerful proof of the Bible’s inspiration is provided by its fulfilled prophecies. Powerful proof of the Bible’s inspiration is provided by its fulfilled prophecies.

What Is A “Prophet”?

1 Kings 12:22 22 But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying… 22 But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying… What Is A “Prophet”?

1 Kings 14:18 18 And they buried him; and all Israel mourned for him, according to the word of the LORD which He spoke through 18 And they buried him; and all Israel mourned for him, according to the word of the LORD which He spoke through His servant Ahijah the prophet. What Is A “Prophet”?

Isaiah 42:19 19 Who is blind but My servant, Or deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is blind as he who is perfect, And blind as the LORD's servant? 19 Who is blind but My servant, Or deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is blind as he who is perfect, And blind as the LORD's servant? What Is A “Prophet”?

1 Samuel 9:9 9 (Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he spoke thus: "Come, let us go to the seer"; for he who is now called a prophet was formerly called a seer.) 9 (Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he spoke thus: "Come, let us go to the seer"; for he who is now called a prophet was formerly called a seer.) What Is A “Prophet”?

2 Samuel 23:2 2 "The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue." 2 "The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue." What Is A “Prophet”?

What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

Acts 11: And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. 27 And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. 28 Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

The prophecy must have been delivered prior to the event which it predicts so that it is a true foretelling of the future. The prophecy must have been delivered prior to the event which it predicts so that it is a true foretelling of the future. What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

Isaiah 42:9 9 "Behold, the former things have come to pass, And new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them." 9 "Behold, the former things have come to pass, And new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them." What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

The prophecy must have been delivered prior to the event which it predicts so that it is a true foretelling of the future. The prophecy must have been delivered prior to the event which it predicts so that it is a true foretelling of the future. What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

The prophecy must correspond precisely with the event and must not be given in vague and general language that would allow it to be applied to any event of one’s choosing. The prophecy must correspond precisely with the event and must not be given in vague and general language that would allow it to be applied to any event of one’s choosing. What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

The prophecy must correspond precisely with the event and must not be given in vague and general language that would allow it to be applied to any event of one’s choosing. The prophecy must correspond precisely with the event and must not be given in vague and general language that would allow it to be applied to any event of one’s choosing. What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

The prophecy must involve something beyond the mere exercise of human wisdom or man’s ability to calculate, forecast, or foresee. The prophecy must involve something beyond the mere exercise of human wisdom or man’s ability to calculate, forecast, or foresee. What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

The prophecy must involve something beyond the mere exercise of human wisdom or man’s ability to calculate, forecast, or foresee. The prophecy must involve something beyond the mere exercise of human wisdom or man’s ability to calculate, forecast, or foresee. What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

The prophecy must involve a prediction that could not have caused its own fulfillment. The prophecy must involve a prediction that could not have caused its own fulfillment. What Are The Features Of True Prophecy?

True Prophecy vs. False Prophecy?

Deuteronomy 18:22 22 "when a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing does not happen or come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him." 22 "when a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing does not happen or come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him." True Prophecy vs. False Prophecy?

Jeremiah 28:9 9 "As for the prophet who prophesies of peace, when the word of the prophet comes to pass, the prophet will be known as one whom the LORD has truly sent." 9 "As for the prophet who prophesies of peace, when the word of the prophet comes to pass, the prophet will be known as one whom the LORD has truly sent." True Prophecy vs. False Prophecy?

Matthew 7:15, " Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves… 15 " Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves… 20 "...Therefore by their fruits you will know them." 20 "...Therefore by their fruits you will know them." True Prophecy vs. False Prophecy?

Isaiah 48:3 3 "I have declared the former things from the beginning; They went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass." 3 "I have declared the former things from the beginning; They went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass." True Prophecy vs. False Prophecy?

The Babylonian Captivity Of Judah

Jeremiah 25: "'And this whole land shall be a desolation and an astonishment, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years. 11 "'And this whole land shall be a desolation and an astonishment, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years. 12 ' Then it will come to pass, when seventy years are completed, that I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their iniquity,' says the LORD; 'and I will make it a perpetual desolation. '" 12 ' Then it will come to pass, when seventy years are completed, that I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their iniquity,' says the LORD; 'and I will make it a perpetual desolation. '" The Babylonian Captivity Of Judah

Jeremiah 29:10 10 For thus says the LORD: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place. 10 For thus says the LORD: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place. The Babylonian Captivity Of Judah

2 Chronicles 36:22 22 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying… 22 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying… The Babylonian Captivity Of Judah

2 Chronicles 36:23 23 Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah. Who is among you of all His people? May the LORD his God be with him, and let him go up! 23 Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah. Who is among you of all His people? May the LORD his God be with him, and let him go up! The Babylonian Captivity Of Judah

The Rise & Work Of Cyrus

Isaiah 44:28 28 Who says of Cyrus, "He is My shepherd, And he shall perform all My pleasure, Saying to Jerusalem, 'You shall be built, ' And to the temple, 'Your foundation shall be laid.'" 28 Who says of Cyrus, "He is My shepherd, And he shall perform all My pleasure, Saying to Jerusalem, 'You shall be built, ' And to the temple, 'Your foundation shall be laid.'" The Rise & Work Of Cyrus

2 Chronicles 36:23 23 Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah. Who is among you of all His people? May the LORD his God be with him, and let him go up! 23 Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah. Who is among you of all His people? May the LORD his God be with him, and let him go up!

The Fall Of Babylon

Isaiah 13: And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, The beauty of the Chaldeans' pride, Will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. 19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, The beauty of the Chaldeans' pride, Will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. 20 It will never be inhabited, Nor will it be settled from generation to generation; Nor will the Arabian pitch tents there, Nor will the shepherds make their sheepfolds there. 20 It will never be inhabited, Nor will it be settled from generation to generation; Nor will the Arabian pitch tents there, Nor will the shepherds make their sheepfolds there.

The Fall Of Babylon “Here is only real death. Not a column or an arch still stands to demonstrate the permanency of human work. Everything has crumbled into dust” (Edward Chiera, xiii).

The Destruction Of Jerusalem

Matthew 24:1-2 1 Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 1 Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down." 2 And Jesus said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down."

The Destruction Of Jerusalem Matthew 24:34 34 "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place." 34 "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place."

The Life, Death, & Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Isaiah 7:14—Born of a virgin Micah 5:2—Born at Bethlehem Jeremiah 23:5—A King of the house of David Isaiah 9:6-7—God in the flesh Isaiah 53:1-12—Would allow Himself to die as the perfect sacrifice to take away man’s sins Psalm 22:16—Would suffer an excruciating death Psalm 16:10—Would be resurrected

Demonstrates That The Bible Is God’s Word

2 Peter 1: For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." 17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Demonstrates That The Bible Is God’s Word 2 Peter 1: And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;

Demonstrates That The Bible Is God’s Word 2 Peter 1: knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

Proves That Jesus Is The Son Of God

Luke 24: Then He said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 25 Then He said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26 "Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?" 26 "Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?" 27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. 27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.

Proves That Jesus Is The Son Of God Luke 24:44 44 Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me." 44 Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me."

Sets The gospel Apart From Man-Made Religion

Isaiah 41: "Present your case," says the LORD. "Bring forth your strong reasons," says the King of Jacob. 21 "Present your case," says the LORD. "Bring forth your strong reasons," says the King of Jacob. 22 "Let them bring forth and show us what will happen; Let them show the former things, what they were, That we may consider them, And know the latter end of them; Or declare to us things to come… 22 "Let them bring forth and show us what will happen; Let them show the former things, what they were, That we may consider them, And know the latter end of them; Or declare to us things to come…

Sets The gospel Apart From Man-Made Religion Isaiah 41:23 23 "Show the things that are to come hereafter, That we may know that you are gods; Yes, do good or do evil, That we may be dismayed and see it together." 23 "Show the things that are to come hereafter, That we may know that you are gods; Yes, do good or do evil, That we may be dismayed and see it together."

Sets The gospel Apart From Man-Made Religion Isaiah 46: Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, 9 Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure…'" 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure…'"

Sets The gospel Apart From Man-Made Religion “Other books claim divine inspiration, such as the Koran, the Book of Mormon, and parts of the Veda. But none of those books contains predictive prophecy. As a result, fulfilled prophecy is a strong indication of the unique, divine authority of the Bible” (Geisler & Nix, 196).

Shows That God Always Keeps His Word

2 Peter 1:19 19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts… 19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts…

Shows That God Always Keeps His Word 2 Peter 3:10 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.

Shows That God Always Keeps His Word 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8 7 …and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 7 …and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Shows That God Always Keeps His Word John 5: "Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 28 "Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 29 "and come forth -- those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation." 29 "and come forth -- those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation."

Numbers 23:19 19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has 19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?"