Here both comings of Christ are brought together; the first in "grace"—the second in "glory"; the first "bringing salvation"—the second, to complete the salvation brought. To the first we look back by faith—to the second we look forward by hope. In the enjoyment of the fruit of the first, we anticipate the fulness of the second. Between these two the apostle here beautifully places the Christian's present holy walk. These are the two pivots on which turns the Christian life—the two wings on which believers mount up as eagles. If either is clipped, the soul's flight heavenward is low, feeble, and fitful.

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