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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.
Quest. 1But who is a strong man in Christ, or a perfect man, as here?
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Ans. First, he that is a strong man in Christ can forgive his enemies,1 and pray for them, and do good to them, Mat. 5.48. Secondly, he doth finish his work, he doth not begin slightly, and work for a spurt, but perseveres. The word used in that sense, John 17.4. Thirdly, he doth hold a constant amity and holy communion with Gods Children, 1 John 4.12. John 17.23. Fourthly, he hath renounced the world, denied himself, and consecrated his life to God, Rom. 12.12. Fifthly, he will not be carried away with every wind of Doctrine, but will acknowledge and follow the truth, with all constant unmooveablenesse, Ephes. 4 13.14. Sixthly, he presseth after perfection, forgets what's behind, and looks to the mark of the high price of his calling, labouring to find out the virtue of Christs death and Resurrection, Phil. 3.13.14.15.10.9. Seventhly, he hath a Plerophory or full assurance of the will of God towards him, Col. 4.12. Eighthly, he can digest the stronger Doctrines of Religion,