Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.
Do not rush headlong into Scripture trusting your own mind; the Spirit who spoke by the prophets is His own interpreter. To rely arrogantly on your acumen when the mysteries contain treasures far surpassing our capacity is an impious profanation. The Papists compound their folly by weaponizing Peter's words to seize interpretive authority for their councils, yet whatever comes from men, however unanimous, remains merely their own.
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The Old Testament stands as sure prophecy of Christ's power and coming, confirmed by the Spirit's direction upon those who wrote it. The New Testament is the history fulfilling what the Old foretold; their perfect agreement proves both true. Attend to this lamp shining in darkness until the day dawns.
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Commenting on 2 Peter 1:19-21
No Scripture prophecy originates from a man's own impulse or invention; it is purely divine, not human contrivance shaped by natural wisdom alone without the Spirit's aid. This is why the sure word of prophecy deserves your heed, it comes by God's dictates and impulse, not by a man's device.
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