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An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is…An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is…
An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is methodically analysed, and the sense of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and modern is explained: but also, by doctrine and use, the intent of the holy Ghost is in every place more fully unfolded and urged. ... Being, the substance of near seven years week-days sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the city of Chester.An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is methodically analysed, and the sence of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and moderne is explayned: but also, by doctrine and vse, the intent of the holy Ghost is in euery place more fully vnfolded and vrged. ... Being, the substance of neare seuen yeeres weeke-dayes sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the citie of Chester.
London: printed by Edward for Nathaniel Butter, 1617
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.
The head hath three Privileges, or excels all the Members in Order, Perfection, or Virtue, and Efficacy. The preeminence of Christ is three ways considered. First, in respect of the dignity of Order, verse 18. of order I say, toward the Members. Secondly, in respect of perfection in himself, in the fullness of grace, verse 15. Thirdly, in respect of Virtue, Efficacy, and influence toward the whole body, verse 20.
The head hath three Priuiledges, or excels all the Members in Order, Perfection, or Vertue, and Efficacie. The preheminence of Christ is three wayes considered. First, in respect of the dignitie of Order, verse 18. of order I say, toward the Members. Secondly, in respect of perfection in himselfe, in the fulnesse of grace, verse 15. Thirdly, in respect of Vertue, Efficacie, and influence toward the whole body, verse 20.
The primacy of CHRIST in order, or relation to the Members, is twofold. First, in the estate of Grace, He is the beginning. Secondly, in the respect of the state of Glory, He is the first begotten of the dead.
The primacie of CHRIST in order, or relation to the Members, is twofold. First, in the estate of Grace, Hee is the beginning. Secondly, in the respect of the state of Glory, He is the first begotten of the dead.
1He is the beginning.] Christ may be said to be the beginning, in three respects. First, as he is the first fruits, for whose sake the rest are accepted, and blessed. Secondly, as he is the repairer of the world, decayed by mans sin. Thirdly, as he is the beginning of the good things that are in the Church: he is both the object and efficient cause of Faith. Mortification flows from his death, and new Obedience from his Resurrection; Justification is wrought from his obedience.