2 Peter 1:21

“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.”

"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." - 2 Peter 1:21
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What does 2 Peter 1:21 mean?

2 Peter 1:21 (KJV) states, "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." This verse holds significant meaning within the context of the Bible and has profound implications for both historical and…

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Divine Inspiration: The Breath of Prophecy

In the complex tapestry of faith, one thread remains unassailable: the divine inspiration that permeates the Scriptures. 2 Peter 1:21 proclaims, "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." This…

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Prayer for Understanding and Reverence of God’s Revelation

Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and Source of all wisdom, I come before you with a heart full of gratitude for the revelation of your truth through your holy Word. As we gather in prayer today, I turn my thoughts to the profound teaching found in 2 Peter 1:21, which…

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2 Peter 1:21 - "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 Peter 2:20-21
1 Peter 2:21 - "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:"
2 Peter 1:6 - "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;"
2 Peter 1:7 - "And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."
2 Peter 1:20 - "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
2 Peter 2:21 - "For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them."
"And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;" - 2 Peter 1:6
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
John 21:2 - "There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples."
1 Peter 1:21 - "Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God."
2 Peter 1:18 - "And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount."
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
2 Peter 1:2 - "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,"
2 Peter 1:15 - "Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance."
2 Peter 1:7 - "And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."
2 Peter 1:14 - "Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me."
2 Peter 1:1 - "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:"
"And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity." - 2 Peter 1:7
"Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God." - 1 Peter 1:21
2 Peter 1:11 - "For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."
1 Peter 2:2 - "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:"