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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.
And.] This carrieth us to it pleased the Father, in the former Verse.1 Whence we may note that our reconciliation stands with the everlasting good pleasure of Gods will; and therefore it follows: 1. That our reconciliation cannot be hindered or altered: 2. That it ariseth from no sudden motion in GOD, but is anciently decreed: 3. That we are not reconciled for our merit; for it was decreed before we had done good or evil: 4. That the reasons of the rejection of some, and the gathering of others in time, are just, though not always expressed, because there is no decree without Gods counsel: 5. That if ever we would have the comfort of our Election, we must make sure our Reconciliation; we can never know Gods eternal love to us, till we find the experience of his favour in our Reconciliation: the Prisoner knows not what favour is in the Kings breast, till his Pardon comes.
And.] This carrieth vs to it pleased the Father, in the former Verse.1 Whence wee may note that our reconciliation stands with the euerlasting good pleasure of Gods will; and therefore it followes: 1. That our reconciliation cannot bee hindered or altered: 2. That it ariseth from no sudden motion in GOD, but is anciently decreed: 3. That wee are not reconciled for our merit; for it was decreed before we had done good or euill: 4. That the reasons of the reiection of some, and the gathering of others in time, are iust, though not alwayes exprest, because there is no decree without Gods counsell: 5. That if euer wee would haue the comfort of our Election, wee must make sure our Reconciliation; wee can neuer know Gods eternall loue to vs, till wee finde the experience of his fauour in our Reconciliation: the Prisoner knowes not what fauour is in the Kings breast, till his Pardon comes.
- 1Our reconciliation is founded in Gods good pleasure.
By him.] Doct. Christ is the instrument of our Reconciliation: