Eyewitnesses of His Majesty

In the closing verses of chapter 1, Peter shows us how we can be sure that the doctrine he preached really is the truth.

Because it is attested by eye witness apostolic testimony (vv.16-18) amd because it is attested by the Scriptures (vv.19-21).

While this applies to the whole of the truth concerning Christ and the gospel, Peter focusses on one particular truth and event concerning Christ – the transfiguration.

I. THE EMPHATIC DECLARATION OF THE APOSTLE (16)
II. THE EFFULGENT TRANSFIGURATION OF THE SON (16-17)
III. THE EXPRESSED AUTHENTICATION OF THE FATHER (17-18)