From Reformation to Reformation

Verse 2:[1] And he opened the bottomless pit; and (Joel 2:2, 10) there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace;...

6. It appears to have been written quite late, after most of the New Testament books. The time of writing is not well established. ...

Saul and Jonathan’s select band. Jonathan smiteth the garrison of the Philistines at Gibeah: the people are called together at Gilgal,...

5. The argument of the same. It is a compendium of Christian Doctrine, bearing witness to preceding Scriptures. Therefore, thus Saint...

4. The occasion of the Epistle. Heretics, persecutors, and hypocrites appear to have furnished for John the occasion for writing. ...

We additionally observe, that the doctrine of the Trinity is also deservedly commended by its Utility for the practice of true Piety,...

3. The assertion of Baronius and Grotius, that it was formerly inscribed to Parthians, is touched upon. Therefore, Baronius is deceived,...

10. The era of Job is search out. It is proven that he is more ancient than Moses. Moreover, in what age Job rose to prominence, is...

2. It was intended, not for an individual person, but for believing Jews, or rather a Church composed of Jews and Gentiles. The passage...

1. The Author of the Epistle is Saint John, Apostle of Christ. For what reason was his name not prefixed? The rash assertion of...

The Author of the Epistle is Saint John, Apostle of Christ. For what reason was his name not prefixed? The rash assertion of Baronius...

HOLY FATHERS: None separately. REFORMED: Ames, Bibliander, Breitinger, Laurentius, Meinardus Schotanus. English: Adams, Dickson,...

9. The book was composed in meter, but in one unknown to us. That the book was constrained by meter, from Job 3:3 to Job 42:6, the...

The parts: I. An Exhortation to constancy and progress in faith and the study of piety, chapter 1. II. A Prophecy concerning false...

Verse 1:[1] And the fifth angel sounded, (Luke 10:18; Rev. 8:10) and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given...

6. There are two parts: I. An Exhortation to constancy and progress in faith and in the study of piety (2 Peter 1). II. A Prophecy...

Verse 23:[1] Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD (Acts 12:5; Rom. 1:9; Col. 1:9; 2 Tim. 1:3) in ceasing...

8. The argument and scope of the book. Saint James sets forth the argument, scope, and use of the book, James 5:10, 11, ὑπόδειγμα λάβετε...

5. The opinion of Grotius concerning the time of its writing is refuted. It appears to have been written in 66 AD, or in 67, a little...

4. The scope and argument of the Epistle. It is the swan song of Saint Peter. It was the intention of the Apostle, with death, or the...