Abstain Base Bearing Belong Christ Confesses Depart Evil Firm Foundation God's Howbeit However Iniquity Inscription Knoweth Named Names Nameth Naming Nevertheless Really Renounce Seal Sealed Sign Solid Standeth Stands Stood Strong Sure Turn Unchanging Unmoved Unrighteousness Wickedness Withdraw Yet
2:19 {11} Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that {g} nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
(11) A digression, in which he heals the offence that rose by their falling away. Firstly, he shows that the elect are out of all danger of any such falling away. Secondly, that they are known to God, and not to us: and therefore it is no marvel if we often mistake hypocrites for true brethren. But we must take heed that we are not like them, but rather that we are indeed such as we are said to be.
(g) That serves and worships him, and as it were named of him, a faithful man or Christian.
2:19 Nevertheless. Notwithstanding the faith of some is overthrown (2Ti 2:18).
The foundation of God standeth sure. It stands unshaken. His promises are sure.
Having this seal. On seals were often inscriptions, and the thought here is of the inscription. Upon this seal are two inscriptions.
The Lord knoweth them that are his. The first cheers with the assurance that the Lord knows his own, and will not forget them.
Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. The second shows who are his. The Lord knows his people, and his people obey him. Thus they may know that they are known of God.
2:19 But the foundation of God - His truth and faithfulness. Standeth fast - Can never be overthrown; being as it were sealed with a seal, which has an inscription on each side: on the one, The Lord knoweth those that are his; on the other, Let every one who nameth the name of the Lord, as his Lord, depart from iniquity. Indeed, they only are his who depart from iniquity. To all others he will say, I know you not. Matt 7:22,23
2:14-21 Those disposed to strive, commonly strive about matters of small moment. But strifes of words destroy the things of God. The apostle mentions some who erred. They did not deny the resurrection, but they corrupted that true doctrine. Yet nothing can be so foolish or erroneous, but it will overturn the temporary faith of some professors. This foundation has two writings on it. One speaks our comfort. None can overthrow the faith of any whom God hath chosen. The other speaks our duty. Those who would have the comfort of the privilege, must make conscience of the duty Christ gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, Tit 2:14. The church of Christ is like a dwelling: some furniture is of great value; some of smaller value, and put to meaner uses. Some professors of religion are like vessels of wood and earth. When the vessels of dishonour are cast out to be destroyed, the others will be filled with all the fulness of God. We must see to it that we are holy vessels. Every one in the church whom God approves, will be devoted to his Master's service, and thus fitted for his use.
Abstain Bearing Belong Christ Confesses Depart Firm Foundation God's However Iniquity Inscription Names Nevertheless Really Seal Sealed Solid Standeth Stands Sure Turn Unmoved Unrighteousness Wickedness
Abstain Bearing Belong Christ Confesses Depart Firm Foundation God's However Iniquity Inscription Names Nevertheless Really Seal Sealed Solid Standeth Stands Sure Turn Unmoved Unrighteousness Wickedness
