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

Others think that these Words are spoken to the believing Jews, in reference to the Prophets of the Old Testament: as if the Apostle should say; The glorious Light of the Gospel hath not yet fully conquered your hearts; and therefore till your Gospel-Light ⟨p. 5⟩be more clear, you shall do well to take heed to the Prophets of the Old Testament, who do all testify with us of Christ. But this will seem to argue, That when Gospel-Light, doth more fully rise upon us, then we may lay by the Prophets of the Old Testament.

Others think that these Words are spoken to the beleeving Jews, in reference to the Prophets of the Old Testament: as if the Apostle should say; The glorious Light of the Gospel hath not yet fully conquered your hearts; and therefore til your Gospel-Light ⟨p. 5⟩be more cleer, you shal do wel to take heed to the Prophets of the Old Testament, who do al testifie with us of Christ. But this wil seem to argue, That when Gospel-Light, doth more fully rise upon us, then we may lay by the Prophets of the Old Testament.

Others think that this day dawning, and the Day-star arising, doth note that full and clear Vision of God and Christ, which is yet to come. Now, because the whole Earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord in the latter days (in respect to which Time, it's promised, Revel. 2.28. I will give him the morning-star: and in Chap. 22.16. Christ doth appear to the Saints under that Title, saying, I am the bright morning-star.)

Others think that this day dawning, and the Day-star arising, doth note that ful and cleer Vision of God and Christ, which is yet to come. Now, because the whol Earth shal be filled with the knowledg of the Lord in the latter daies (in respect to which Time, it's promised,