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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.
1The faithful are said to be perfect, first, comparatively with wicked men, or the Gentiles unconverted: Religion will make a man perfect in comparison of that which by nature man can attain unto: secondly, they may be said to be made perfect, that is, to want nothing that is absolutely necessary for salvation: thirdly, in righteousness, there is perfection; and so they shall be absolutely perfect at the day of Judgement, and are already perfect in respect of Justification; yea, this word here used, is given to the sanctification of the faithful, and that two ways: first, as to be perfect notes ⟨p. 177⟩nothing else but to be a strong man in Christ, so Heb. 5. ult. Secondly, as to be upright is accepted with God for perfection, by the benefit of the Covenant of Grace, and the Intercession of Christ: Thus I think the very word is used in these places, 1. Cor. 2.6, Phil. 3.15. James 1.17. Heb. 6.1.12.13. Thus there is perfection in Doctrine, Heb. 6.1. In Faith, James 2.22. In Hope, 1. Pet. 1.13. In love, 1 John 4.18. & John 17.23. In Understanding, 1 Cor. 14.20.
1The faithfull are said to be perfect, first, comparatiuely with wicked men, or the Gentiles vnconuerted: Religion will make a man perfect in comparison of that which by nature man can attaine vnto: secondly, they may be said to be made perfect, that is, to want nothing that is absolutely necessary for saluation: thirdly, in righteousnesse, there is perfection; and so they shall be absolutely perfect at the day of Iudgement, and are alreadie perfect in respect of Iustification; yea, this word here vsed, is giuen to the sanctification of the faithfull, and that two wayes: first, as to be perfect notes