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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.
In the performance of this work of Reconciliation or Mediation, there are six distinct things done by Christ: the first is Discretion, or Dijudication of the cause: he takes notice of the state and business of the Church. Secondly, he doth report the Will of God, the Covenant and Conditions of agreement with God, to the Church. Thirdly, he makes Intercession for the offending party. Fourthly, he satisfies and expiates for sin. Fifthly, he applies that Satisfaction. Sixthly, he conserves the Elect in the state of Reconciliation. Discretion and Relation belong to the Prophetical office: Intercession and Satisfaction to the Priesthood;1 Application and Conservation to his Regal Office. Enquire then whether thou be reconciled to God in Jesus Christ. I consider it negatively; thou art not reconciled, if thou be not enlightened and inspired with the holy Ghost, to lead thee into all truth. For if Christ did reconcile thee, as a Prophet, he must teach thee both by his Word and Spirit. Again, thou art not reconciled, if thou have not consecrated thy self to kill the beasts, thy sins, in sacrifice before the Lord; and by the Spirit of Intercession, to pour out thy soul in Gods sight. When Christ reconciles as a Priest, he pours upon man the spirit of Compassion and Deprecationd: Thou art not reconciled, if Christ beget thee not by the immortal seed, or rule thee not by the Sceptre of his Word, or conserve thee not in uprightness, with respect of all Gods Commandments.
In the performance of this worke of Reconciliation or Mediation, there are six distinct things done by Christ: the first is Discretion, or Dijudication of the cause: hee takes notice of the state and businesse of the Church. Secondly, hee doth report the Will of God, the Couenant and Conditions of agreement with God, to the Church. Thirdly, hee makes Intercession for the offending party. Fourthly, hee satisfies and expiates for sinne. Fiftly, hee applyes that Satisfaction. Sixtly, hee conserues the Elect in the state of Reconciliation. Discretion and Relation belong to the Propheticall office: Intercession and Satisfaction to the Preisthood;1 Application and Conseruation to his Regall Office. Enquire then whether thou bee reconciled to God in Iesus Christ. I consider it negatiuely; thou art not reconciled, if thou bee not enlightened and inspired with the holy Ghost, to lead thee into all truth. For if Christ did reconcile thee, as a Prophet, hee must teach thee both by his Word and Spirit. Againe, thou art not reconciled, if thou haue not consecrated thy selfe to kill the beasts, thy sinnes, in sacrifice before the Lord; and by the Spirit of Intercession, to powre out thy soule in Gods sight. When Christ reconciles as a Priest, he powres vpon man the spirit of Compassion and Deprecation