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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
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Doctr. 2 Secondly, here we may learn that spiritual alliance is the best alliance; for, it is a greater honour to Timothy to be a brother,1 then to be an Evangelist: for, he might have been an Evangelist, and yet have gone to Hell when he had done, as Judas an Apostle did. And this cannot but be exceeding comfortable, seeing there is not the meanest child of God but he may attain to that which was Timothy's greatest title.
Doctr. 2 Secondly, here we may learne that spirituall aliance is the best aliance; for, it is a greater honour to Timothy to bee a brother,1 then to be an Euangelist: for, hee might haue beene an Euangelist, and yet haue gone to Hell when he had done, as Iudas an Apostle did. And this cannot but be exceeding comfortable, seeing there is not the meanest childe of God but he may attaine to that which was Timothies greatest title.
- 1Spiritual alliance.Spirituall aliance.
Doctr. 3 Thirdly, the Apostle doth intimate by the taking in of Timothy's assent, that the most glorious doctrine of God doth need the witness of men,1 such a vanity and secret sinfulness doth lodge in mens hearts. Which should teach Ministers with all good conscience and heedfulness, to weigh well and consider throughly of their doctrine before they deliver it,2 because there is a weakness too commonly found in the very dear children of God, namely, to receive doctrine upon the trust and credit of the Messenger, without searching the Scriptures as they ought to do.