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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.
There is a threefold primogeniture of Christ: He is the first begotten. First, in respect of eternal generation; as he is the Son of God. Of this before. Secondly, as he is borne of the virgin Mary; for she is said to bring forth her first begotten Sonned. Thirdly, when God raised Christ out of the Grave, he is said to beget his Son, for so the words of the second Psalm: Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee, are applied to the Resurrection of CHRISTe. In that Christ is said to be the first begotten of the dead, three things may be noted, as implied here, concerning the members of Christ: and three things concerning Christ himself as Head.
There is a threefold primogeniture of Christ: Hee is the first begotten. First, in respect of eternall generation; as he is the Sonne of God. Of this before. Secondly, as hee is borne of the virgin Mary; for shee is said to bring forth her first begotten Sonned. Thirdly, when God raised Christ out of the Graue, hee is said to beget his Sonne, for so the words of the second Psalme: Thou art my Sonne, this day haue I begotten thee, are applyed to the Resurrection of CHRISTe. In that Christ is said to be the first begotten of the dead, three things may bee noted, as implied heere, concerning the members of Christ: and three things concerning Christ himselfe as Head.