208. Let there be brought forward the words of the Lord to Peter when He thrice said, "Lovest thou me, Simon Peter?" [John 21:15-17]. Yet he did not follow the Lord, but John did. These things were said because by "Peter" are signified those who are in faith alone, and by "John", the good of charity. From the words to Peter it is plain that those who believe in the doctrine of faith alone will not acknowledge the Divine Human of the Lord, but only those who are in the good of charity. For this reason, also, something is said here as to what is meant by "to love the Father". That faith without charity cannot be given, and that faith is from charity and is of such a quality as is the charity, may be seen in the DOCTRINE OF THE NEW JERUSALEM, and it will be seen in many places in the APOCALYPSE EXPLAINED.