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

In the explication of this affection that ought to be set upon our Lord Jesus Christ, as the primary object of this word, the Apostle continues from Verse 4 to the 11. Where in the first place the affection and duty it self of coming unto Christ, and adhering unto him by faith, is proposed, verse 4. To whom coming. And then the reason of this duty is allegorically declared to wit, that Christ is the foundation of the spiritual building that liveth for ever. Ibid. as unto a living stone; and the faithful are the parts of the building, or of the spiritual house that is to be built upon this foundation, at the beginning of verse 5. And he doth further illustrate both parts of this reason. The first, concerning the foundation or ⟨p. 35⟩subject, he doth declare by divers arguments; when he saith that it was disallowed of men, but yet chosen of God, and precious, verse 4. The second, concerning the parts of the building that are joined to it, he doth illustrate & urge from the effects, which are allegorically also set forth, to wit, that by this coming unto Christ, as unto the foundation, the faithful are not only made a spiritual house, as the temple wherein sacrifices acceptable to God are offered up, but they shall also be the Priests that shall offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ, verse 5. This that hath been spoken of the saving effect of Christ, as our Saviour; which redounds unto all the faithful, the Apostle doth confirm by the testimony of Scripture, verse 6. Which testimony he doth explain and apply by the contrary affections and manners, how contrary sorts of men carry themselves towards Christ, that is, the believers, and the unbelievers: To the believers Christ is said to be precious, verse 7. at the beginning, because they put their whole trust and confidence in Christ, and consequently give him the honour of the true Messiah and Saviour: but to the unbelievers he is a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, verse 7, 8. Because being offended at his humility they do not receive him as their Saviour: whose infidelity he doth illustrate by the antecedent decree of God, whereby it was ordained, verse 8. at the end. Whereunto also they are appointed. As on the contrary the condition of the faithful is illustrated. First, by the secret election of God, that was the cause thereof, verse 9. at the beginning.

In the explication of this affection that ought to be set upon our Lord Jesus Christ, as the primary object of this word, the Apostle continues from Verse 4 to the 11. Where in the first place the affection and duty it selfe of comming unto Christ, and adheing unto him by faith, is proposed, verse 4. To whom comming. And then the reason of this duty is allegorically declared to wit, that Christ is the foundation of the spirituall building that liveth for ever. Ibid. as unto a living stone; and the faithfull are the parts of the building, or of the spirituall house that is to be built upon this foundation, at the beginning of verse 5. And he doth further illustrate both parts of this reason. The first, concerning the foundation or