1. 2 Peter 1:16–21 (ESV)
  2. Application

Revelation of God the Father

2 Peter 1:16–21 (ESV)

16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

What does 2 Peter 1:16-21 reveal about who God the Father is?

The Father is one who bestows honour and glory upon his Son (2 Peter 1:17).

God speaks; he made his voice heard from heaven (2 Peter 1:17)

God loves; he loves the Son and is pleased with him (2 Peter 1:17)

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