The Prophetic Word Made More Sure

by Terry Wane Benton

Peter said that he and the other apostles (James and John) were "eyewitnesses" to Jesus' transfiguration (II Peter 1:16-18). But, in addition, "we have the prophetic word made more sure" (II Peter 1:19).

The case is very strong, bolstered by eyewitness testimony; however, the fact that their testimony aligns so perfectly with what had been prophesied about the Messiah makes for an even stronger case. The Old Testament in the hands of unbelieving Jews today is but a book with empty, unfulfilled predictions. Thus, the liberalism among college professors resorts to trying to make the Bible a totally human product. In the hands of Modern Jewish “scholars,” it has no life. It has no credibility. The same book in the hands of the apostles is “made more sure.” Why? Because they showed us that it was all about Jesus and the blessings He would bring. It pictured Him in types, shadows, and prophesies that no man could or would have invented.

The Old Testament is a powerful additional witness to Jesus. The Bible is alive and amazing to those of us who see the light. Only Jesus fits the prophecies, and therefore, the case for Christ is powerful. Continue to look at the prophecies until the light shines through into your heart. Keep studying until you see the "marvelous light."