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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.
The Gospel is certain two ways: 1. In it self, 2.1 in the infallibility & steadfastness of the persuasion of the Elect. In it self the Apostle had good reason to say so; for it was no new device lately broached, but long before from the beginning propounded to Gods servants, and confirmed in all ages by the Prophets, &c. But in this place it is considered in the certainty of the persuasion of the godly, by faith laying hold upon it and believing it. This he expresseth in the word full assurance or plerophory. 2The fullness of a Christian is either general or special: the general is that fullness which every member hath in Christ their head, and by influence from him. The special is that fullness wherein some members excel. Thus some are full of the spiritf, of loveg, of joyh, some in obedience and good worksi, some in faith and knowledge. So Rom. 15.14. So here.
The Gospell is certaine two wayes: 1. In it selfe, 2.1 in the infallibility & stedfastnesse of the perswasion of the Elect. In it selfe the Apostle had good reason to say so; for it was no new deuice lately broached, but long before from the beginning propounded to Gods seruants, and confirmed in all ages by the Prophets, &c. But in this place it is considered in the certainty of the perswasion of the godly, by faith laying hold vpon it and beleeuing it. This he expresseth in the word full assurance or plerophorie. 2The fulnesse of a Christian is either generall or speciall: the generall is that fulnesse which euerie member hath in Christ their head, and by influence from him. The speciall is that fulnesse wherin some members excell. Thus some are full of the spirit