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

The Analysis.

IN the refutation of this profane opinion, the Apostle doth first reprove the ignorance of these profane men, verse 5. 6 7. Secondly, he doth instruct the faithful touching the coming of the Lord in those things, that did most pertain to the confirmation of them in the truth against such temptations that might arise from such humane cavillings, verse 8. 9, 10. The Apostle reproves their ignorance, 1 From the cause, that it was voluntary or affected ignorance. 2 From the object, namely that truth, which they willingly were ignorant of, and did oppugn. Now that truth which is affirmed contradicts that assertion, whereby these men would confirm their opinion. For when they had said it, and had brought it for an argument, that all things did continue in the same estate from the beginning of the creation, the Apostle denies this, and shows the contrary by the history of the flood, v. 6. then by comparing things alike, he gathers that the same also is to be expected concerning the destruction of the world by fire at the coming of the Lord, that was before in some sort performed by the destruction of it in water, v. 7. 3 The reason of this consequence is taken from the common cause of creation, preservation, and both destructions of the world, namely, the word & will of God, v. 5. 7. 4 He doth illustrate the conclusion it self concerning the destruction of the world by the end thereof, that it may withal be applied unto those wicked ones, with whom he now dealt, v. 7 at the end, while he calls the day of the Lord the day of judgement, and perdition of ungodly men. For in these words he threatens eternal damnation unto those profane men, that denied his coming, wch must certainly be expected at the coming of the Lord.

IN the refutation of this profane opinion, the Apostle doth first reprove the ignorance of these profane men, verse 5. 6 7. Secondly, he doth instruct the faithfull touching the comming of the Lord in those things, that did most pertaine to the confirmation of them in the truth against such temptations that might arise from such humane cavillings, verse 8. 9, 10. The Apostle reproves their ignorance, 1 From the cause, that it was voluntary or affected ignorance. 2 From the object, namely that truth, which they willingly were ignorant of, and did oppugne. Now that truth which is affirmed contradicts that assertion, whereby these men would confirme their opinion. For when they had said it, and had brought it for an argument, that all things did continue in the same estate from the beginning of the creation, the Apostle denies this, and shewes the contrary by the history of the flood, v. 6. then by comparing things alike, he gathers that the same also is to be expected concerning the destruction of the world by fire at the comming of the Lord, that was before in some sort performed by the destruction of it in water, v. 7. 3 The reason of this consequence is taken from the common cause of creation, preservation, and both destructions of the world, namely, the word & will of God, v. 5. 7. 4 He doth illustrate the conclusion it selfe concerning the destruction of the world by the end thereof, that it may withall be applyed unto those wicked ones, with whom he now dealt, v. 7 at the end, while he cals the day of the Lord the day of judgement, and perdition of ungodly men. For in these words he threatens eternall damnation unto those profane men, that denied his comming, wch must certainly be expected at the comming of the Lord.