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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
A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further use of the Church of GodA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further vse of the Church of God
London: printed by Nicholas Okes, 1612
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Use. This serveth to confute the Papists, which say that this is a presumptuous doctrine to be assured of our salvation. But we see the Apostle dealeth otherwise to the Colossians, for he assureth the Colossians of their redemption.1
Vse. This serueth to confute the Papists, which say that this is a presumptuous doctrine to bee assured of our saluation. But we see the Apostle dealeth otherwise to the Colossians, for he assureth the Colossians of their redemption.1
- 1Note.
And it is far otherwise with the possession of our salvation, then with worldly possessions, which possession may be lost, but this cannot be taken away.
And it is farre otherwise with the possession of our saluation, then with worldly possessions, which possession may bee lost, but this cannot bee taken away.
Now against the wretched opinion of the Papists we out of Genesis 15. and 17. are to consider, that seeing the Lord saith, (making his covenant to Abraham) I am thy God, thou art my servant, why should not ⟨p. 76⟩the covenant of God make Abraham say again, Thou art my God, I am thy servant?