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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.
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.
Of Iesus Christ.] No knowledge can bee auaileable to saluation 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 ayme at such a course of framing of doctrine, as aboue all things Christ Iesus may sound in his instructions, and be receiued into honour, application and practise. And he doth in the very entrance intimate what the corrupt teachers must looke for from him: viz. that hee will batter the whole frame of their building, that haue led men from CHRIST crucified, to vaine Traditions, Philosophicall speculations, Iewish obseruations, and giuen his glory to Angells.
By the will of God.] That is, by his approbation, direction, protection, but especially by his singular vocation. The Apostle then holds his calling from God, and therefore believes Gods protection and blessing because God had called him to his function. And as the Apostle, so every member of the Church holds his particular standing and function from God; he is ranked into order by the special providence and calling of God.
By the will of God.] That is, by his approbation, direction, protection, but especially by his singular vocation. The Apostle then holds his calling from God, and therefore beleeues Gods protection and blessing because God had called him to his function. And as the Apostle, so euery member of the Church holds his particular standing and function from God; hee is ranked into order by the speciall prouidence and calling of God.