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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.
Verse 20. And by him, to reconcile all things to himself, and to set at peace, through the blood of his Cross, both the things on Earth, and the things in Heaven.
Verse 20. And by him, to reconcile all things to himselfe, and to set at peace, through the blood of his Crosse, both the things on Earth, and the things in Heauen.
IN these words the Redeemer is described as a Head by influence: the Apostle shows us, the good comes from Christ, as our Mediator: and the sum of all is, that he reconciles us to God.
IN these words the Redeemer is described as a Head by influence: the Apostle shewes vs, the good comes from Christ, as our Mediator: and the summe of all is, that hee reconciles vs to God.
In this Verse there are eight things to be noted.
First, why, or the moving cause; and that is, It pleased him; for that must be supplied out of the former Verse, as the Copulative (And) showeth. Secondly, by whom, or the Instrument; By him. Thirdly, what, to reconcile. Fourthly, whom, in general, All things. Fifthly, to whom, or to what end, viz. To himself. Sixthly, the effect, making peace. Seventhly, the means of merit, By the blood of his Cross. Eighthly, what in particular, viz. things on earth, and things in Heaven.