A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. PreachedA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached

Thus much of the first part of this Text, The second point of the office of our Saviour CHRIST, is set forth, in that he is called the Head of his Church. Which we will come unto, when we have understood the reason, why our Saviour CHRIST which is the first begotten of the creatures, &c. is here set down.

Thus much of the first part of this Text, The second point of the office of our Sauiour CHRIST, is set forth, in that he is called the Head of his Church. Which wee will come vnto, when wee haue vnderstood the reason, why our Sauiour CHRIST which is the first begotten of the creatures, &c. is heere set downe.

This is to prove unto us that our Saviour CHRIST is the fit and sufficient Messiah: for first, because he is the image of God, hereby it is proved that by him only, being in the bosom of his Father, Gods will is revealed unto us.

This is to proue vnto vs that our Sauiour CHRIST is the fit and sufficient Messiah: for first, because he is the image of God, heereby it is proued that by him onely, being in the bosome of his Father, Gods will is reueiled vnto vs.

Again, he is called the heir of all things: for else how could he make us the inheritors of the things of this life, much less of heaven.

Againe, he is called the heire of al things: for else how could he make vs the inheritours of the things of this life, much lesse of heauen.