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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.
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.
Doctr. 3 Thirdly, the Apostle doth intimate by the taking in of Timothies assent, that the most glorious doctrine of God doth need the witnesse of men,1 such a vanity and secret sinfulnes doth lodge in mens hearts. Which should teach Ministers with all good conscience and heedfulnesse, to weigh well and consider throughly of their doctrine before they deliuer it,2 because there is a weakenesse too commonly found in the very deare children of God, namely, to receiue doctrine vpon the trust and credit of the Messenger, without searching the Scriptures as they ought to doe.
- 1Gods doctrine needs mans witness.Gods doctrin needs mans witnesse.
- 2Use.Vse.