The Prophetic Word
We have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.
2 Peter 1:19
The Philippian believers had the Old Testament books to go to, but the entire New Testament had yet to be completed at the time Paul wrote his letter to them. Since they may have had access to only a minimal amount of written revelation in the New Testament, the believers looked to the apostles as their source of truth until all the New Testament books were brought together. So the standard of Christian belief and behavior was embodied in the teaching and example of the apostles.
That’s why on the day of Pentecost three thousand believers “continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine” (Acts 2:42). That’s also why Paul said to the Corinthian believers, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ” (1 Cor 11:1). But you have an advantage they didn’t—you have God’s complete revelation available to you. So don’t fail to use it.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 357). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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2 Peter 1:19
The Philippian believers had the Old Testament books to go to, but the entire New Testament had yet to be completed at the time Paul wrote his letter to them. Since they may have had access to only a minimal amount of written revelation in the New Testament, the believers looked to the apostles as their source of truth until all the New Testament books were brought together. So the standard of Christian belief and behavior was embodied in the teaching and example of the apostles.
That’s why on the day of Pentecost three thousand believers “continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine” (Acts 2:42). That’s also why Paul said to the Corinthian believers, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ” (1 Cor 11:1). But you have an advantage they didn’t—you have God’s complete revelation available to you. So don’t fail to use it.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 357). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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