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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.
1Concerning holiness of heart, and life, in general, there are here four things to be noted. 1. The necessity of it; we can never be reconciled or glorified without it, Tit. 2.12.13. 2. The difficulty of it, less then the power of Christ crucified, cannot make men lead a holy life. 3. The meritorious cause of it: holiness is merited by Christ, as well as salvation. 4. The order: men must first be reconciled to God, before they can get holy grace, or lead a holy life.
1Concerning holinesse of heart, and life, in generall, there are heere foure things to be noted. 1. The necessitie of it; wee can neuer be reconciled or glorified without it, Tit. 2.12.13. 2. The difficultie of it, lesse then the power of Christ crucified, cannot make men lead a holy life. 3. The meritorious cause of it: holinesse is merited by Christ, as well as saluation. 4. The order: men must first bee reconciled to God, before they can get holy grace, or lead a holy life.
- 1Four things observed about holiness.Foure things obserued about holinesse.
Unblameable.] Christian perfection hath two things in it. First, uprightness of heart, noted by this word. Secondly, uprightness of life, noted by the word following.1 Internal perfection or holiness, must have these things in it. First, the stain of former sins must be washed away with the tears of repentancei. Secondly, the inward worship of God must be set up in the heart: some impressions men have of an external worship, but of the inward worship, men are naturally almost wholly ignorant. God is inwardly worshipped, by the constant exercise of grace from above, as Love, Fear, Trust, Delight, Desire, &c. 3. There must be in us an assurance of Gods favour