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

There are some things to be learned of the comparing that before with this: 1. After the Apostle had laid down the grounds of true doctrine, and overthrown the false, he now teacheth wholesome duties of good life.

There are some things to be learned of the comparing that before with this: 1. After the Apostle had laid downe the grounds of true doctrine, and ouerthrowne the false, he now teacheth wholesome duties of good life.

Whence we learn that except we be grafted into CHRIST, we cannot possibly bring forth any good works; And therefore the Apostle layeth down first the doctrine of Justification by CHRIST alone: And therefore if men have not faith, the best works are sin, not to speak of Nunneries, which are the nests of vermin.

Whence we learne that except wee be grafted into CHRIST, wee cannot possibly bring forth any good workes; And therefore the Apostle layeth down first the doctrine of Iustification by CHRIST alone: And therefore if men haue not faith, the best workes are sinne, not to speake of Nunneries, which are the nests of vermine.

Further this is to overthrow the Papists, that think by the natural power, they bring into the world, before any grace is given them of God, they can do good works, and after they merit and deserve it: whereas it is evidently taught here, they are all sin before they be grafted into CHRIST.

Further this is to ouerthrow the Papists, that thinke by the naturall power, they bring into the world, before any grace is giuen them of God, they can do good works, and after they merit and deserue it: whereas it is euidently taught heere, they are all sinne before they be grafted into CHRIST.