I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…

Thirdly: In that the Apostle doth here instance in Sampson for a Believer. It is possible that a great sinner may become a true Believer; yea, possibly a man may have true faith, yet he may fall foully, so Sampson: but if he do fall foully, and be a Believer, he is like to pay dearly for it, so Sampson, both his Eyes went for it: but though a man do pay dearly for it, yet God will return again, and own his faith, and record his faith: so Samsons faith is.

Thirdly: In that the Apostle doth here instance in Sampson for a Beleever. It is possible that a great sinner may become a true Beleever; yea, possibly a man may have true faith, yet he may fal foully, so Sampson: but if he do fal foully, and be a Beleever, he is like to pay dearly for it, so Sampson, both his Eyes went for it: but though a man do pay dearly for it, yet God wil return again, and own his faith, and record his faith: so Sampsons faith is.

Fourthly: In that the Apostle doth here make mention of Jeptha: Jeptha, who was a Bastard, under a reproach, yet recorded for a Believer. Possibly a Bastard may become a Believer, one that lies under great reproach in regard of Parentage, may become a true Believer. Behold what that is, that will roll away reproach from a Family, it is faith, true saving faith: behold, here was a reproach upon Jeptha and his family as a Bastard; now he believes, and faith rolls away the reproach from his person, and from his family, and he is recorded for a Believer. Let none be discouraged in regard of any reproachful Condition that they are in; true faith will roll away the reproach, and by faith you may become of good report.

Fourthly: In that the Apostle doth here make mention of Jeptha: Jeptha, who was a Bastard, under a reproach, yet recorded for a Beleever. Possibly a Bastard may become a Beleever, one that lies under great reproach in regard of Parentage, may become a true Beleever. Behold what that is, that wil rowl away reproach from a Family, it is faith, true saving faith: behold, here was a reproach upon Jeptha and his family as a Bastard; now he beleeves, and faith rowls away the reproach from his person, and from his family, and he is recorded for a Beleever. Let none be discouraged in regard of any reproachful Condition that they are in; true faith wil rowl away the reproach, and by faith you may become of good report.