![]() ![]() But if they reject his counsel against themselves, which they are under no necessity of doing, by continuing impenitent, unbelieving, and disobedient, then, secondly, he wills, and that justly, that they should perish, for they are accountable to him, their rightful Lawgiver, Governor, and Judge, and he will judge them, and all the world, in righteousness.īarnes' Notes on the BibleThe Lord is not slack concerning his promise - That is, it should not be inferred because His promise seems to be long delayed that therefore it will fail. That is, he is not primarily willing his first will, with regard to the whole posterity of Adam, hath been and is, that they should be eternally saved and as a proof of it he hath given his Son a ransom for all ( 1 Timothy 2:6 Hebrews 2:9 ) hath commanded his gospel, that is, the glad tidings of salvation, to be preached to all, to every human creature, ( Mark 16:15,) and, to help man’s weakness, causes his grace, even his saving grace, (as η χαρις η σωτηριος literally signifies,) to appear to, or to visit and strive with, all men, in order to their repentance, faith, and new obedience. The Lord is not slack - Ου βραδυνει, does not delay, or is not slow concerning his promise - To fulfil it, as if the time fixed for the fulfilment of it were past for it shall surely be fulfilled in its season but is long-suffering, to us-ward - Children of men not willing that any should perish - Any human being, any soul that he hath made. ![]() Peter should not include himself among those whom he addresses for he is writing mainly to Gentile Christians ( 2Peter 1:1), and this longsuffering of God had been conspicuous in His dealings with the Gentiles ( Romans 11:11-36.) (See second Note on 1Peter 1:12.)īenson Commentary 2 Peter 3:9. To us-ward.-The true reading, beyond all doubt, is towards you. He who is from everlasting to everlasting can afford to wait. Augustine puts it, God is patiens quia aeternus-longsuffering because He is eternal. Romans 3:23.)īut is longsuffering.-(Comp. By “is not slack is meant “does not delay beyond the time appointed.” There is no dilatoriness He waits, but is never slow, is never late.Ĭoncerning his promise.-The Greek construction is peculiar, formed on the analogy of a comparative adjective-“is not slower than his promise.” (Comp. The same doubt recurs with regard to 2Peter 3:15 (see Note there). ![]() On the other hand, “concerning His promise” naturally refers to Christ’s promise that He will return. In 2Peter 3:8 “the Lord” certainly means God and this is in favour of the same meaning here. The Lord is not slack.-We are in doubt whether “the Lord” means Christ or God the Father. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9) Third Answer-a practical one: Make good use of what to you seems to be delay. with 109 videos particularly the video "87% OF EVANGELICAL "CHRISTIANS" DON'T KNOW WHAT THE GOSPEL IS OR WHAT JUSTIFICATION IS" atįor detailed information about Roman Catholicism see our playlist, "Dealing with Roman Catholicism, Idolatry & the Virgin Mary" atĢ2:30 - Rob analyzes II Peter 3:8-9 on the big white marker board.Ģ5:06 - Question #1 – What is the connection between "long suffering" toward the beloved (plural) and not willing for any (tinas) to perish but for all (pantas) to come to repentance? Who are the any and who are the all?Ģ6:04 - Question #2 – What does "not willing" mean? Boulomenos can mean "desire" or "will" c.f. Rob is author of "On the Edge of Apostasy," "Romanism," & others.Ġ8:56 - Larry reads II Peter 3:9 as the main subject of this program, "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance."Ġ9:31 - Rob Zins shares his website & books he has written.ġ2:02 - Rob begins his presentation of his booklet, "A Believer's Guide to 2 Peter 3:9".ġ2:30 - Question: "Does God arrive at knowledge" based on Pelagian, Arminian/Evangelical and Roman Catholic Theology? For an in depth study see our playlist called "Dealing with Predestination, Arminianism & Calvinism" at 07:54 - Larry introduces special guest Rob Zins, Th.M, Dallas Theological Seminary (website: ).
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