An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustratedAn analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated

Use 1. This may serve to refute and condemn those, that so rest in the present grace which they have, or seem to have, that they look for no more. Such do those men seem to be, that think they know enough, believe enough, love enough, &c. And therefore they neglect both the public and the private means, whereby they might be farther edified. The state of a Christian in this life is a state of building, not perfection: therefore as he would show himself to be a foolish builder, that should rest in the middle of his work, and not make up the perfect structure, so also in a Christian life.

Vse 1. This may serve to refute and condemne those, that so rest in the present grace which they have, or seeme to have, that they looke for no more. Such do those men seeme to be, that thinke they know enough, beleeve enough, love enough, &c. And therefore they neglect both the publick and the private meanes, whereby they might be farther edified. The state of a Christian in this life is a state of building, not perfection: therefore as he would shew himselfe to be a foolish builder, that should rest in the middle of his worke, and not make up the perfect structure, so also in a Christian life.

2. To exhort us to stir up our selves, and labour for more abundant grace and peace.

2. To exhort us to stirre up our selves, and labour for more abundant grace and peace.

Argument 1. The first argument may be taken from the nature of grace and peace, which is such, that he that hath once tasted the sweetness thereof, cannot but desire a fuller ⟨p. 133⟩draught of it,