The Transfiguration and Christ’s Coming
Northwest Bible Church - April 10, 2022 - 2 Peter - Alan Conner
2 Peter 1:16-18
The Transfiguration and Christ’s Coming
Intro
A. THE POWER AND COMING OF CHRIST (2 Peter 1:16).
1. The second coming is in view.
2. Not based on made-up myths.
3. Based on eyewitness testimony.
B. THE TRANSFIGURATION PREFIGURES THE SECOND COMING (2 Peter 1:17-18).
1. Christ received honor and glory at the transfiguration (2 Peter 1:17).
2. Jesus went up to pray about the cross. Luke 9:28, 22, 30-31.
3. The transfiguration glory anticipates the second coming.
a. The transfiguration is the Father’s answer to the Son’s prayer.
b. Jesus had referenced the coming kingdom. Mark 9:1
4. The Father’s expressed approval of His Son (2 Peter 1:17).
a. Christ received glory.
b. Christ received honor.
5. The apostles heard God speak from heaven (2 Peter 1:18).
Conclusion