2 Peter Chapter 1

In chapter one of 2 Peter, he reminds his readers to grow in their Christian characteristics, they are to supplement their faith with goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, brotherly love and godly love. If we do that we will be useful in knowing Jesus, and it will keep one from falling. Peter understands his death is quickly approaching, and he wanted to remind his readers of the truth about Jesus. It's not a myth, but the eyewitnesses have seen Christ glorified on the holy mountain, just as the Scriptures have said.  The holy Scriptures came about by the Holy Spirit moved in men to write it, and the Holy Spirit is needed to interpret it correctly.