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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
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Fourthly, what can there be more excellent and worthy to be believed and trusted in, then this Gospel of JESUS CHRIST, and our reconciliation in him, seeing it is that dreadful Mystery, which worlds of men have wanted, as being hid from whole Ages and Generations hitherto, and now by the unspeakable mercy of GOD is revealed by preaching unto the Saints, as a peculiar treasure entrusted to them.
Fourthly, what can there be more excellent and worthy to be beleeued and trusted in, then this Gospell of IESVS CHRIST, and our reconciliation in him, seeing it is that dreadfull Mystery, which worlds of men haue wanted, as being hid from whole Ages and Generations hitherto, and now by the vnspeakeable mercy of GOD is reuealed by preaching vnto the Saints, as a peculiar treasure entrusted to them.
And fifthly, the rather should you hereupon settle,1 considering the admirable subject of the Gospel: for it is the good pleasure of GOD in this rich and glorious Mystery of the Gospel, to make known to the poor Gentiles, Christ Jesus himself, and that by giving him therein to dwell in your hearts by Faith, and as your assured and only hope of immortal glory.
And fiftly, the rather should you hereupon settle,1 considering the admirable subiect of the Gospell: for it is the good pleasure of GOD in this rich and glorious Mystery of the Gospell, to make known to the poore Gentiles, Christ Iesus himselfe, and that by giuing him therein to dwell in your hearts by Faith, and as your assured and onely hope of immortall glory.
- 1Verse 27. To whom God would make known what is the riches of this glorious mystery among the Gentiles, which riches is Christ in you, the hope of glory.Verse 27. To whom God would make knowne what is the riches of this glorious mystery among the Gentiles, which riches is Christ in you, the hope of glory.