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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.
Now.] Men are not reconciled till redemption be applied: Christ dyed before, but they were not reconciled till now: It is not safe for men to rest in the Historical belief of Christs death: either learn to die to sin, to crucify thy flesh, and to take up thy Cross daily, or else forbear to mention CHRIST; for it is in vain, thou hast no part as yet in Christ.
Now.] Men are not reconciled till redemption bee applied: Christ dyed before, but they were not reconciled till now: It is not safe for men to rest in the Historicall beliefe of Christs death: either learne to die to sinne, to crucifie thy flesh, and to take vp thy Crosse daily, or else forbeare to mention CHRIST; for it is in vaine, thou hast no part as yet in Christ.
Hath.] Though Sanctification, while we tarry in this world, be unperfect, yet Reconciliation is past so soon as a man is turned to God. Gods rich favour may stand with the many wants and infirmities of man: but then we must remember it is free and gracious: for if we be perfectly reconciled and yet not perfectly sanctified, then it must needs follow, we are not reconciled from our own works.
Hath.] Though Sanctification, while wee tarry in this world, be vnperfect, yet Reconciliation is past so soone as a man is turned to God. Gods rich fauour may stand with the many wants and infirmities of man: but then we must remember it is free and gracious: for if wee be perfectly reconciled and yet not perfectly sanctified, then it must needes follow, wee are not reconciled from our owne workes.
He.] That is Christ, which being again mentioned, shows, 1. that he is God, seeing Reconciliation is here given to him, which was before ascribed to the Father. 2. It proves that in the one essence of God are more Persons then one. 3. It proves that Christ died willingly: he is not only the means but the undertaker of our Reconciliation