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

Again, Adam was subject to temptation, and therefore by temptation had a fall of the devil: but the time shall be when the devil shall have no power to tempt us in the heavens: And therefore our estate is more excellent▪ and this work more excellent.

Againe, Adam was subiect to temptation, and therefore by temptation had a fal of the deuil: but the time shall be when the deuill shall haue no power to tempt vs in the heauens: And therefore our estate is more excellent▪ and this worke more excellent.

Quest. Quest. Why then did God let Adam fall? Solution. Answer. To show a greater favour to his children in CHRIST: Doctrine from hence we now learn that those, that have not part in this knowledge, and holiness to God, and righteousness to man, have no part in this regeneration: And therefore let every one examine whether all these be in him, or are begun, or no: if any be wanting; then there is no token, that he is the child of God

Quest. Quest. Why then did God let Adam fall? Solution. Answer. To shew a greater fauour to his childrē in CHRIST: Doctrine from hence we now learne that those, that haue not part in this knowledge, and holinesse to God, and righteousnesse to man, haue no part in this regeneration: And therefore let euery one examine whether all these be in him, or are begun, or no: if any be wanting; thē there is no tokē, that he is the child of God

Lastly, whereas he saith, there is neither Grecian▪ Jew, Barbarian, free, bondman, but CHRIST is all, and in all things. He showeth that all, which are partakers of this regeneration, and are renewed after the image of God, are all of like account in the sight of God, for God accepteth not the persons of any, more then of another. The which serveth for the comfort