From the earliest times of Christianity, these three verses have been the subject of the most diverse explanations, often fabulous, sometimes mystical. They have led to dogmatic assertions opposed to the Word, sometimes clearly heretical, as well as to a heavy religious tradition without foundation. Did the apostle Peter, who considered Paul's writings sometimes "difficult to understand" (2 Peter 3:16), write difficult things himself? Relying on the true Greek text and the teaching of the Word of God while refuting in detail false interpretations, W. Kelly gives a simple and clear explanation.