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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.
The Reasons follow: 1 From consent of the Elect, Verse 23. 2 From the testimony of Paul, Verse 23.24. 3 From the testimony of God, Verse 25. 4 From the excellency of the Doctrine of the Gospel, Verse 26. 5 From the excellency of the subject of the Gospel, Verse 27. 6 From the end or profitable effect of the Gospel, Verse 28. 7 From the endeavour of Paul, Verse 29.
The Reasons follow: 1 From consent of the Elect, Verse 23. 2 From the testimony of Paul, Verse 23.24. 3 From the testimony of God, Ʋerse 25. 4 From the excellency of the Doctrine of the Gospell, Ʋerse 26. 5 From the excellency of the subiect of the Gospell, Verse 27. 6 From the end or profitable effect of the Gospell, Verse 28. 7 From the endeauour of Paul, Verse 29.
Which was preached unto every Creature under Heaven.] These words contain the first reason, and it stands thus: In as much as the doctrine taught you, is the same Doctrine that hath been taught to, and received by all the Elect; therefore ye ought to continue in it, and never be moved from the Grace wrought by it.
Which was preached vnto euery Creature vnder Heauen.] These words containe the first reason, and it stands thus: In as much as the doctrine taught you, is the same Doctrine that hath beene taught to, and receiued by all the Elect; therefore yee ought to continue in it, and neuer be mooued from the Grace wrought by it.