2 Peter 1:1. _Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, Peter was pleased to be able to write those words._ There was a time when he had thrice denied his Master, but now he is glad to call himself «a servant of Jesus Christ.» Once he had said, «I know not the man,» but now he claims t... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Peter 1:1. _Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:_ Peter here uses both his names,-Simon or Simeon, which was his first name, and signifies «hearing with acceptan... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Peter 1:9. _But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off,_ He is short-sighted; he has some light, and some physical sight, but he cannot see to a distance; spiritually, he is blind. 2 Peter 1:9. _And hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins._ It is a great merc... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Peter 1:16. _For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty._ There is need in these perilous times to come back to such an elementary truth as this. The truths taught us in God's W... [ Continue Reading ]