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

Reason. The reason of this truth is Gods unchangeable nature and constant justice, whereby he is always like himself, not only inwardly and in himself, but also outwardly towards us in the dispensation of his punishments and rewards, if we look to the substance of God. Hence is it, that by this argument the godly are both confirmed in their hope, Isay 59. 1. & 9. 9. 10. and assured of the destruction of all their enemies, and of all those that give themselves over unto impiety.

Reason. The reason of this truth is Gods unchangeable nature and constant justice, whereby he is alwayes like himself, not only inwardly and in himselfe, but also outwardly towards us in the dispensation of his punishments and rewards, if we look to the substance of God. Hence is it, that by this argument the godly are both confirmed in their hope, Isay 59. 1. & 9. 9. 10. and assured of the destruction of all their enemies, and of all those that give themselves over unto impiety.

Use 1. This may serve to instruct us, so to read the sacred History, not as we read profane histories and fables, either for delight, or to be informed only in the knowledge of the times, or in things that have bin done; but always to observe Gods warnings and apply them unto our own use.

Vse 1. This may serve to instruct us, so to read the sacred History, not as we read profane histories and fables, either for delight, or to be informed only in the knowledge of the times, or in things that have bin done; but alwayes to observe Gods warnings and apply them unto our own use.

2. To admonish us, not to deceive our selves, as if we had a privilege to sin above other men, or as if God would not deal so severely with us, if we should continue in our sins, as he did heretofore with those whom he destroyed: * Other mens harms should teach us to beware of the like sins. In the first example we have, first, The object of Gods judgement, The Angels that sinned. Secondly, the manner how he dealt with them, If he spared them not. Thirdly, the degree of this judgement, present, and to come: present, that they were adjudged unto damnation; and to come, that they were to be reserved unto judgement. The fin of the Angels is not particularly set down in the Scriptures, because it doth not so much pertain to our edification and salvation, to know their sin, as it doth to know our own sins. But in general we are taught, that they kept not their first estate.