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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.
From the general consideration of the whole Verse, I observe, both the dignity and the restraint of the Ministry. The dignity of a Minister stands in three things: first, that he is Gods Ambassador: Secondly, that by his Commission he is sent unto Gods people, who are the only Worthies of the world: thirdly, that a great part of the efficacy of the word, rests by Gods appointment upon him and his Office. The restraint is likewise in three things: first, he is a Minister or Servant; not a Lord or Saviour: secondly, he receives his commandment from God: he must not run of his own head, nor hold his office by mere humane ordination: thirdly, the word of God must be his ground and rule, for all his dealing, in dispensing the things of God.
From the generall consideration of the whole Verse, I obserue, both the dignitie and the restraint of the Ministery. The dignitie of a Minister stands in three things: first, that hee is Gods Ambassadour: Secondly, that by his Commission hee is sent vnto Gods people, who are the onely Worthies of the world: thirdly, that a great part of the efficacie of the word, rests by Gods appointment vpon him and his Office. The restraint is likewise in three things: first, hee is a Minister or Seruant; not a Lord or Sauiour: secondly, he receiues his commandement from God: he must not runne of his owne head, nor hold his office by meere humane ordination: thirdly, the word of God must be his ground and rule, for all his dealing, in dispensing the things of God.
Of God.] God is the dispenser of all good things to the Church, but in special of the Ministry of his Servants, both in respect of the Embassage, and the calling of the Ambassador; and in respect of the efficacy of the Embassage; both in the preparation and power of the Teacher, and in the hearts of the hearers.
Of God.] God is the dispenser of all good things to the Church, but in speciall of the Ministry of his Seruants, both in respect of the Embassage, and the calling of the Embassadour; and in respect of the efficacie of the Embassage; both in the preparation and power of the Teacher, and in the hearts of the hearers.