Parting Counsels: An Exposition of the First Chapter of the Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter, with Four Additional Discourses

by John Brown

Publishers:

Hamilton, Adams & Co.; William Oliphant and Sons; David Robertson

, 1856

Overview

Offering exposition on the Second Epistle of Peter, John Brown thoroughly explores key doctrinal points within Christianity including absolute truth, assurance of salvation, prayer, faith, and prophecy. Brown aptly refutes questions of authenticity against the text, while cross examining the text against that of the First Epistle. The author includes critical notes for further clarification, elucidation of the original text, and references to extra-biblical and Old Testament sources.

Contents

Top Highlights

“As faith in a future state—is belief of the truth respecting a future state; so ‘faith in the righteousness of God’—is a belief of the truth respecting the righteousness of God.” (Page 8)

Product Details

• Title: Parting Counsels: An Exposition of the First Chapter of the Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter, with Four Additional Discourses
• Author: John Brown
• Publishers: Hamilton, Adams & Co., William Oliphant and Sons, David Robertson
• Print Publication Date: 1856
• Logos Release Date: 2012
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. 2 Peter › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:2PETBROWN
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T16:31:07Z

About John Brown

John Brown of Haddington (1722 – 19 June 1787), was a Scottish divine and author. His works include “The Self-Interpreting Bible”, “The Dictionary of the Bible”, and “A General History of the Christian Church”.