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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.
To himself.] Some read, in him. There is difference between for Christ, by Christ, and in Christ. For, noteth the meritorious cause: In, noteth the conjunction with the head: By, noteth the instrument.
To himselfe.] Some reade, in him. There is difference betweene for Christ, by Christ, and in Christ. For, noteth the meritorious cause: In, noteth the coniunction with the head: By, noteth the instrument.
1Doct. We are reconciled in Christ or unto Christ. This is true four ways. 1. As he is the person, by whom we are reconciled: 2. As his glory, is the end of our reconciliation. 3. As his glory and holiness, is the pattern after which our happiness and holiness is proportioned. 4. In respect of his love, providence, custody and protection, unto the which we are received.
1Doct. We are reconciled in Christ or vnto Christ. This is true foure waies. 1. As hee is the person, by whom we are reconciled: 2. As his glory, is the end of our reconciliation. 3. As his glory and holinesse, is the patterne after which our happinesse and holinesse is proportioned. 4. In respect of his loue, prouidence, custody and protection, vnto the which wee are receiued.
- 1To himself four ways.To himselfe foure wayes.
The Use of all may be to teach us: 1, To take heed of opposing,1