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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.
Quest. But may the faithful fall away and not continue? Answ. The faithful may lose, and fall from 1. some degrees of innocency of life 2. Some degrees of the working and efficacy of Gods Spirit. 3. Some degrees of Communion with Christ. Their Communion may be lessened, ⟨p. 145⟩though their union can not be dissolved. 4. from Faith,1 of which […] ••kes mention here. And thus they may fall; in respect of sense: in resp••• of some degree: in respect of some acts of faith: in respect of some Doctrine of Faith: and lastly, in respect of the means of the doctrine of Faith: But there are seven things from which the Elect can never fall: first, eternal life, John 10.29. secondly, confirming grace in some measure, Psalm. 14.5. thirdly, remission of sins past, Esa: 43.25. Fourthly, the seed either of doctrine, or grace, 1 John 3.9. Fifthly, the spirit of sanctification. Sixthly, the habit of Faith, Luke 22.32. Seventhly, union with CHRIST, John 17.22.23.26.
Quest. But may the faithfull fall away and not continue? Answ. The faithfull may lose, and fall from 1. some degrees of innocency of life 2. Some degrees of the working and efficacie of Gods Spirit. 3. Some degrees of Communion with Christ. Their Communion may be lessened, ⟨p. 145⟩though their vnion can not be dissolued. 4. from Faith,1 of which 〈…〉 ••kes mention heere. And thus they may fall; in respect of sense: in resp of some degree: in respect of some acts of faith: in respect of some Doctrine of Faith: and lastly, in respect of the meanes of the doctrine of Faith: But there are seauen things from which the Elect can neuer fall: first, eternall life,