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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, here may be observed, that he that will bear rule over other mens Doctr. 3 consciences, must be an Apostle:1 less then an Apostolical man cannot prescribe unto other mens consciences: and therefore it is a profane insolencie in any whatsoever to urge their fancies and devises, and to press them, master-like, upon the judgements or practises of their brethren, when they are not warranted in the writings of the Prophets and Apostles.
Lastly, here may be obserued, that he that will beare rule ouer other mens Doctr. 3 consciences, must be an Apostle:1 lesse then an Apostolicall man cannot prescribe vnto other mens consciences: and therefore it is a prophane insolencie in any whatsoeuer to vrge their fancies and deuises, and to presse them, master-like, vpon the iudgements or practises of their brethren, when they are not warranted in the writings of the Prophets and Apostles.
- 1Less then an Apostle must not have dominion over mens consciences. Use. Doct. No knowledge available to salvation without the knowledge of Christ.Lesse then an Apostle must not haue dominion ouer mens consciences. Ʋse. Doct. No knowledge auaileable to saluation without the knowledge of Christ.
Of Jesus Christ.] No knowledge can be available to salvation without the knowledge of Christ, and therefore the Apostle in the very forefront of the Epistle, professeth to teach the doctrine of Christ, and to aim at such a course of framing of doctrine, as above all things Christ Jesus may sound in his instructions, and be received into honour, application and practise. And he doth in the very entrance intimate what the corrupt teachers must look for from him: viz. that he will batter the whole frame of their building, that have led men from CHRIST crucified, to vain Traditions, Philosophical speculations, Jewish observations, and given his glory to Angels.