So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
(2 Peter 1:19-21, NASB)
These verses are full of richness and affirmation and explanation.
First, Peter reminds us that we can be assured the “prophetic word” in God’s word is “sure.” It is a “lamp shining in a dark place.”
Next, he asserts that any prophecy in God’s word is God’s. Not man’s. Each and every word in the Bible was inspired by God. They were written by men, yes, but they were “moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.”
Many skeptics claim that the Bible is full of contradictions or that so many translations or interpretations have diluted its original meaning. But I believe, just as the Spirit wrote through the pens of men, He worked through the pens of those who faithfully copied each word. And He continues to work through interpreters or translators today.
We can be assured that God’s is truth. We read His words. We learn about Him and His will.
Bottom line? We can fully trust His word.
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