2 Peter 1:21
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Peter 1:21?

2. How does 2 Peter 1:21 affirm the divine inspiration of Scripture?

3. What role did the Holy Spirit play in prophecy, according to 2 Peter 1:21?

4. How can understanding 2 Peter 1:21 strengthen our trust in biblical authority?

5. How does 2 Peter 1:21 connect with 2 Timothy 3:16 on Scripture's origin?

6. How should 2 Peter 1:21 influence our approach to studying the Bible?

7. How does 2 Peter 1:21 affirm the divine inspiration of Scripture?

8. What does 2 Peter 1:21 imply about the role of human authors in writing the Bible?

9. How does 2 Peter 1:21 challenge the idea of the Bible as merely a human document?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 1?

11. What defines the beliefs of Coptic Christianity?

12. What defines a prophetic word?

13. What is Young's Literal Translation?

14. What distinguishes 'prophecy' from 'prophesy'?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the divine inspiration of Scripture affect your view of the Bible's authority in your life?

2. In what ways can you rely on the Holy Spirit to help you understand and apply the teachings of the Bible?

3. How can the reliability of biblical prophecy strengthen your faith in God's promises?

4. What steps can you take to guard against false teachings in light of the truth of Scripture?

5. How can you actively engage with the Bible in your daily life to grow in your relationship with God?1. How does Peter describe the divine power and promises of God in verses 1-4?

2. What virtues does Peter encourage believers to cultivate and why?

3. How does the pursuit of these virtues contribute to a fruitful and effective Christian life?

4. Why does Peter link spiritual blindness to a lack of these virtues?

5. How does Peter’s personal witness of Christ’s glory on the Mount of Transfiguration serve as a testament to Christ's divinity?

6. How does Peter portray the relationship between divine prophecy and human will?

7. Why do you think Peter refers to the prophetic word as a 'light shining in a dark place'?

8. How can we apply the virtues listed by Peter in our daily lives? Give practical examples.

9. In what ways can we partake in the divine nature in contemporary society?

10. How can we assure our calling and election in the world today, as suggested by Peter?

11. Reflect on a situation where you needed to exercise the virtues listed by Peter. How did it change the situation?

12. How can Peter's assertion of the prophetic word influence our understanding and response to the Bible today?

13. How does the concept of partaking in God's divine nature challenge or affirm your current understanding of Christian living?

14. How can we escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires as suggested in verse 4?

15. What does the affirmation of Jesus by God the Father mean to your personal faith journey?

16. In what ways does the affirmation of Christ's glory reassure you in your faith?

17. Reflect on the meaning of prophecy in your faith. How does it influence your perception of the Bible and your Christian walk?

18. How can you ensure that you are not spiritually 'shortsighted' or 'blind' as Peter warns?

19. In the context of present day living, how can we ascertain the certainty of Christ's return?

20. How might cultivating the virtues mentioned in this chapter help us to respond to the challenges in our world today?

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