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  2 PETER 1:15
  by John Gill
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Summary: John Gill emphasizes the importance of remembering teachings
and the hope of eternal rest in heaven as he reflects on Peter's legacy.

Topics: "Legacy of Faith", "Remembrance"
Scripture References: Exodus 3:17, Hebrews 4:9, 2 Peter 1:15

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John Gill emphasizes the importance of remembrance in the Christian
faith, as he reflects on 2 Peter 1:15. He explains that Peter was
diligent in ensuring that believers would continue to be reminded of
their duties and the teachings of Christ even after his death. Gill
draws a parallel between the believer's journey and the Israelites'
exodus from Egypt, highlighting the transition from a life of bondage to
one of rest in heaven. He underscores the significance of written
exhortations that serve as lasting reminders of faith and duty.
Ultimately, Gill conveys that even in death, the teachings of faithful
leaders continue to inspire and guide the church.

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Ver. 15. Moreover, I will endeavour,.... He signifies, that he should
not only use all diligence to stir them up to, and put them in
remembrance of the necessary duties of their calling while he was alive,
but should make it his study to concert some measures, and take some
steps,

that you may be able after my decease: or Exodus, meaning his going out
of this world by death, in allusion to the Israelites going out of
Egypt, and marching for Canaan's land; this world being, like Egypt, a
place of wickedness, misery, and bondage; as heaven, like Canaan, a
place and state of rest and happiness.

To have these things always in remembrance; by which they might be
always put in mind of them, or by recurring to which they might have
their memories refreshed; and what he means is, to leave these
exhortations and admonitions in writing, which they might read, and be
of use to them when he was dead and gone; and indeed by this, and his
former epistle, though being dead, he yet speaketh.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-gill/2-peter-115/
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