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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.
Thirdly, the benefits he hath by the inhabitation of CHRIST,1 are such as these. 1. GOD is in Christ, reconciling him, not imputing his sinsf. 2. Christ is made unto him Wisdom, Sanctification, Righteousness, and Redemptiong. 3. All the promises of Christ are to him, Yea, and Amen: having the earnest given in the spirit, and the same sealed by the same spirith. 4. He is not destitute of any heavenly giftsi, but hath the seeds and beginnings of all saving graces. 5. The grace of Christ shall be sufficient kagainst all temptations, by the power of Christ that dwells in him, and as his outward afflictions do abound, so shall the consolations of Christ abound alsol. 6. Paul is his, and Apollo is his; yea, all things are his, as he is Christsm, he hath his interest in all the means of salvation. 7. God hath given him Christ, how shall he not with him give him all other things alson? Finally, eternal life is the gift of God, in, and with Jesus Christo.
Thirdly, the benefites hee hath by the inhabitation of CHRIST,1 are such as these. 1. GOD is in Christ, reconciling him, not imputing his sinnesf. 2. Christ is made vnto him Wisedome, Sanctification, Righteousnesse, and Redemption