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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
Commentary on colossians › THE ANALYSIS of the second Chapter.
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.
Ob. But was not Circumcision a more lively sign. Sol. It was not, which he shows to be true, both in respect of mortification, buried with him, and in respect of vivification, raised up together with him by baptism, which is amplified by setting down what is required in them to whom baptism is thus effectual, viz. the faith of the operation of God.
Ob. But was not Circumsion a more liuely signe. Sol. It was not, which he shewes to be true, both in respect of mortification, buried with him, and in respect of viuification, raised vp together with him by baptisme, which is amplified by setting downe what is required in them to whom baptisme is thus effectuall, viz. the faith of the operation of God.
5. Because none of these can help us in misery, nor further to happiness, when we want it, v. 13. The words in themselves express a two fold estate of Christians, First, what they are by nature, and so 1. they were dead in actual sins. 2. they were in the uncircumcision of the flesh, in respect of original sin. Secondly, what they were in the state of grace, 1. they were quickened. 2. they were forgiven all their sins.
5. Because none of these can helpe vs in miserie, nor further to happinesse, when we want it, v. 13. The words in themselues expres a two fold estate of Christians, First, what they are by nature, and so 1. they were dead in actuall sinnes. 2. they were in the vncircumcision of the flesh, in respect of originall sinne. Secondly, what they were in the state of grace, 1. they were quickned. 2. they were forgiuen all their sinnes.
6. Because Christ hath cancelled the Chirography that was against us, which were these ceremonies, v. 14. 15. concerning these, two things may be noted. 1. what the ceremonies were in themselves. 2. how the Church was discharged of them.