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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.
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 Reconciliationb: he is not only the Sacrifice, but the Priest also.
Hee.] That is Christ, which being againe mentioned, shewes, 1. that hee is God, seeing Roconciliation is here giuen to him, which was before ascribed to the Father. 2. It proues that in the one essence of God are more Persons then one. 3. It proues that Christ died willingly: hee is not onely the meanes but the vndertaker of our Reconciliationb: hee is not onely the Sacrifice, but the Priest also.
Reconciled.] The repetition or application of this word and work to the Colossians, shows that there is one constant way, that God holds unalterably with all his people. No sort of men can be happy, until they be reconciled: if men will not mind their peace, and sue out their pardon in Christ, their hope will fail them; there is no other way to be saved.
Reconciled.] The repetition or application of this word and worke to the Colossians, shewes that there is one constant way, that God holds vnalterably with all his people. No sort of men can be happy, vntill they be reconciled: if men will not minde their peace, and sue out their pardon in Christ, their hope will faile them; there is no other way to be saued.