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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, such as preach Christ; but it is for envy: and to increase the bonds & disgraces of others; or it is not diligently, or they preach not Christ crucified (they teach not soundly the doctrine of mortification) or they preach not Christ risen again: they teach so coldly, so barrenly, so insufficiently, as if Christ were still in the grave: some there be that preach of Christ, but it is chiefly of his Crown and Sceptre: they are never kindled, till they get into questions of Church-government: they teach their hearers the doctrine of reforming of Churches, when they had more need to teach them how to reform themselves, and their households.
Thirdly, such as preach Christ; but it is for enuie: and to increase the bonds & disgraces of others; or it is not diligently, or they preach not Christ crucified (they teach not soundly the doctrine of mortification) or they preach not Christ risen againe: they teach so coldly, so barrainely, so insufficiently, as if Christ were still in the graue: some there bee that preach of Christ, but it is chiefly of his Crowne and Scepter: they are neuer kindled, till they get into questions of Church-gouernment: they teach their hearers the doctrine of reforming of Churches, when they had more neede to teach them how to reforme themselues, and their housholds.
Admonishing and teaching.] There is some a-do among Interpreters, to put the difference between these two words. Some thus: Admonishing them that are out of the way: teaching them that are in the way. Some thus: Admonishing them that are ignorant: teaching them that have knowledge. Some thus: Admonishing those that teach false doctrine, or contradict the truth: teaching such as are desirous to learn the truth. Some thus: Admonishing about things to be done: teaching about things to be known. Some thus: Admonishing to stir affection: teaching to inform the understanding. But I think there is no necessity thus to restrain the senses, so as it may be thus. Admonishing, that is, checking, rebuking, warning the ignorant, wandering, wayward, slothful, dull, or profane hearers both about things to be done and known: and teaching the rest the whole doctrine of Christ.