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

But continue thou in the things that thou hast learned, and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them, and that from a child thou hast known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise to Salvation. So that here the Apostle doth refer him, both to the Word preached and written; as if he should say, the only way to be kept from seducers (verse 13. men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the Faith) is to take heed unto the Scripture. And indeed, what is the reason that so many in these days of ours are deceived, but because they do not take heed unto this great, and most sure Light? This is that great, and most excellent Light, which we are to take heed unto at all times, but especially in our dark times, and places, and thus we shall be preserved.

But continue thou in the things that thou hast learned, and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them, and that from a child thou hast known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise to Salvation. So that here the Apostle doth refer him, both to the Word preached and written; as if he should say, the only way to be kept from seducers (verse 13. men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the Faith) is to take heed unto the Scripture. And indeed, what is the reason that so many in these daies of ours are deceived, but because they do not take heed unto this great, and most sure Light? This is that great, and most excellent Light, which we are to take heed unto at al times, but especially in our dark times, and places, and thus we shal be preserved.

Object. But if this be such a preservative against the power of darkness, why then are so many men in the dark? who doth not run to Scripture? ⟨p. 45⟩What Heretic is there, or ever was, who did not plead, and lay claim to Scripture?

Object. But if this be such a preservative against the power of darkness, why then are so many men in the dark? who doth not run to Scripture?