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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.
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 disgracing, or persecuting of such, as are reconciled to God; for, he that toucheth them, toucheth the apple of Christs eye. Note he saith, to himself. 2. In the use of all things, to carry our selves so, as we provide to give account, and give the things to God which are Gods, and as good Stewards dispose all things in that time, and according to those rules, Christ hath appointed. 3. Seeing we are now brought so near unto God, we should humble our selves to walk before him in all reverence and fear: And to this end, we should labour for purity of heart, that we might see Godh: Yea, we should hate all spiritual pollutions, and be zealous in all good works. And seeing God hath chosen us to himself, we should set up the Lord, to be our God, to serve him with our whole heart, and have respect to all his Commandments