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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.
First, Great is the mystery of godliness; God manifested in the Flesh, justified in the Spirit, &c.u. Secondly, this is joyful news to all Christs members; for of his fullness they receive Grace for Grace. Thirdly, this confutes Papicolists in the opinions of their head: he cannot be a Head, in whom there is not fullness to serve the whole body: and therefore the Pope can be no head of the whole Church. Lastly, let the rest of Christ be glorious to our soulsx. He hath the words of life, whither shall we go from him? Thus in general.
First, Great is the mystery of godlinesse; God manifested in the Flesh, iustified in the Spirit, &c.u. Secondly, this is ioyfull newes to all Christs members; for of his fulnes they receiue Grace for Grace. Thirdly, this confutes Papicolists in the opinions of their head: hee cannot bee a Head, in whom there is not fulnesse to serue the whole body: and therefore the Pope can bee no head of the whole Church. Lastly, let the rest of Christ bee glorious to our soulesx. Hee hath the words of life, whither shall wee goe from him? Thus in generall.
This fullness hath increase of praise three ways: 1 It is all fullness. 2 It is in him. 3 It dwells in him.