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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.
For the setting forth of this he useth two similitudes, one drawn from a ground or foundation: that as in Matthew the house founded on the rock1 cannot be overthrown; so they that are grounded on CHRIST, by faith, Matthew 16. 18. the very gates of hell shall not prevail against them. The second similitude is in the word Settled, taken from the sitting of the body, which when it is set is more firm, and steady. By which two similitudes he showeth what manner of faith we should have.
For the setting forth of this he vseth two similitudes, one drawne from a ground or foundation: that as in Mathew the house founded on the rocke1 cannot be ouerthrowne; so they that are grounded on CHRIST, by faith, Mathew 16. 18. the very gates of hell shall not preuaile against them. The second similitude is in the word Setled, taken from the sitting of the body, which when it is set is more firme, and steddy. By which two similitudes he sheweth what manner of faith we should haue.
For the further proof of this, he useth another ⟨p. 86⟩reason viz. if yea be not removed from the hope of those things, you are in expectation of. So that two things are required: one, that we be not removed from faith nor leese our faith. Secondly that we be not removed from hope nor leese our hope. The difference between these 2. graces is this. Faith apprehends and lays hold on the grace and mercy of God in CHRIST. Hope layeth hold on the fruit of this grace, which is eternal life: and faith regards the word of the promise, but hope looks to the thing promised. The reason then is, that we should abide in the truth, because we look and hope for everlasting life, the blessedness laid up for the children of God.