* The apostle exhorts to be always ready for the coming of Christ to
judgment, which will be with suddenness and surprise. (1-11) He
directs to several particular duties. (12-22) And concludes with
prayer, greetings, and a blessing. (23-28)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-5 It is needless or useless to ask about the particular time of
Christ's coming. Christ did not reveal this to the apostles. There are
times and seasons for us to work in, and these are our duty and
interest to know and observe; but as to the time when we must give up
our account, we know it not,... [ Continue Reading ]
6-11 Most of mankind do not consider the things of another world at
all, because they are asleep; or they do not consider them aright,
because they sleep and dream. Our moderation as to all earthly things
should be known to all men. Shall Christians, who have the light of
the blessed gospel shining... [ Continue Reading ]
12-15 The ministers of the gospel are described by the work of their
office, which is to serve and honour the Lord. It is their duty not
only to give good counsel, but also to warn the flock of dangers, and
reprove for whatever may be amiss. The people should honour and love
their ministers, because... [ Continue Reading ]
16-22 We are to rejoice in creature-comforts, as if we rejoiced not,
and must not expect to live many years, and rejoice in them all; but
if we do rejoice in God, we may do that evermore. A truly religious
life is a life of constant joy. And we should rejoice more, if we
prayed more. Prayer will he... [ Continue Reading ]
23-28 The apostle prays that they might be sanctified more perfectly,
for the best are sanctified but in part while in this world; therefore
we should pray for, and press toward, complete holiness. And as we
must fall, if God did not carry on his good work in the soul, we
should pray to God to perf... [ Continue Reading ]