05-Memory and Majesty of God's Word

In 2 Peter 1:12-17, Peter ties together how the Incarnate Word -- Jesus Christ -- is tied to the Word of God that we have in the Bible. All 66 books of the Bible were written by those who were eyewitnesses of Jesus Christ and His work in the New Testament or eyewitnesses of Jehovah in His dealings with people in the Old Testament. The Scripture canon was closed when the last of the eyewitnesses passed from the scene. Also, Peter knew that he was dying soon, but in this passage is one of the greatest comforts for any funeral service anywhere -- because our exit from this world facilitates a far more glorious entrance into the next phase of our life -- our eternal life -- if we have received Christ. Peter also recounts what he saw on the Mount of Transfiguration. There is a reason that he wanted to build 3 tabernacles that day -- the right idea but with the wrong timing.
That experience made Peter passionate about the subject of the Second Coming of Christ. And it made him passionate to keep on reminding people of the majesty of God's Word. Even more than what Peter saw that day, what he heard made a lasting impression upon him. If you have ever grieved the loss of a loved one, you will want to listen to this message. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.