2 Peter 1꞉16-21 | The Sure Word

This sermon examines 2 Peter 1:12-21 to establish the authority of Scripture over personal experience and human tradition. It contrasts the eyewitness testimony of the Transfiguration with the enduring reliability of the written Word, arguing that the Bible is a 'more sure word' that outlasts the lives of the apostles. The teaching emphasizes that prophecy is a light for believers to 'take heed' to, rather than a puzzle for private interpretation, and warns against adding dates or doctrines not found in the text. The preacher encourages the congregation to adopt the Berean attitude of receiving the Word with readiness while diligently searching the Scriptures to verify its truth.