INSPIRATION TO CHRISTIAN GROWTH _CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 2 Peter 1:1. SIMON.—The Greek MSS. give Symeon; see Acts 15:14. A SERVANT AND AN APOSTLE—Compare 1 Peter 1:1, “an apostle,” and Jude 2 Peter 1:1, “a servant.” LIKE PRECIOUS FAITH.—See 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 1:19. This appears to be addre... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 2 Peter 1:5. BESIDE THIS.—“Yea, and for this very cause,” “on this very account.” DILIGENCE.—Or earnestness; putting heart into effort. ADD.—Better as R.V., “in your faith supply.” _Adding to_ is not the idea of the Greek. “Each element of the Christian life is to be... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 2 Peter 1:12. PRESENT TRUTH.—Not some particular phase of truth, but the truth which you have and hold. 2 Peter 1:14. SHOWED ME.—The reference cannot be to John 21:18, as John’s gospel was written later than the epistle. It may, however, be to the incident narrated... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 2 Peter 1:16. FABLES.—Legends, myths. With special reference to the narrative of the marvels of the Transfiguration. COMING.—Whether this looks backward or onward is not quite clear. It is best limited to the Transfiguration. EYEWITNESSES.—And so have a personal sens... [ Continue Reading ]