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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.
Lastly, the ceremonies though they were ordinances of GOD at the first, yet they were hand-writings against us, and now CHRIST hath ⟨image 132⟩cancelled them, and fastened the obligation upon the cross, and so taken them out of the way. and therefore you should never more have mind to them.
Lastly, the ceremonies though they were ordinances of GOD at the first, yet they were hand-writings against vs, and now CHRIST hath ⟨image 132⟩cancelled them, and fastned the obligation vpon the crosse, and so taken them out of the way. and therefore you should neuer more haue minde to them.
1And the rather because our Saviour hath not only cancelled them, but he hath spoiled the Devils which had power to execute the forfeitures of these bonds, I say both in himself on the cross, and in us daily he hath and doth spoil them, and triumph over them, and make an open show of them, so as we are freed from the danger of their arrests.
1And the rather because our Sauiour hath not only cancelled them, but he hath spoyled the Diuels which had power to execute the forfeitures of these bonds, I say both in himselfe on the crosse, and in vs daily he hath and doth spoyle them, and triumph ouer them, and make an open shew of them, so as we are freed from the danger of their arrests.
- 1Verse 15. And hath spoiled the principalities and powers, and hath made a show of them openly, and hath triumphed over them in the same cross. Verse 16. Let no man therefore condemn you in meat and drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days. Verse 17. Which are but a shadow of things to come: but the body is in Christ Verse 18. Let no man at his pleasure bear rule over you by humbleness of mind, and worshipping of Angels, advancing himself in &c. Verse 19. And holdeth not the head, whereof all the body is furnished and knit together by joints and bands, &c. Verse 20. Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the ordinances of the world, &c. Verse 21. As, touch not, taste not, handle not. Verse 22. Which all perish with the using and are after the commandments & doctrines of men. Verse 23. Which things have indeed a show of wisdom, in voluntary religion and humbleness of mind, and in not sparing the body, neither have they it in any estimation to satisfy the flesh.