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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 most ordinary deceivers, are 1. carnal friends, 2. the Profits and pleasures of life, 3. evil company, this corrupts like leaven, 4. carnal reason, 5. sinc, 6. but especially corrupt and false teachersd.
The most ordinarie deceiuers, are 1. carnall friends, 2. the Profits and pleasures of life, 3. euill companie, this corrupts like leauen, 4. carnall reason, 5. sinnec, 6. but especially corrupt and false teachersd.
- cHeb. 3.13.
- dJer. 23.14. Ezech. 13.10. Mich. 3.5. Gal. 5.9. 3. Rules to prevent beguiling.Ier. 23.14. Ezech. 13.10. Mich. 3.5. Gal. 5.9. 3. Rules to preuent beguiling.
Thirdly, if we would not be beguiled and deceived, we must look to three things, 1. we must get a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, plerophory or full assurance of Gods favour is a wonderful preservative against corruption of doctrine or life. 2. we must constantly cleave to the means, unto which God hath given testimony by the power of his presence, and blessing; we should get under the shelter of a powerful ministry, and this will be a rock of defence. 3. we must preserve uprightness of life, and our care of innocency in what we know to be required: contrariwise, so long as we are unsettled, and want assurance, especially if we live not under the power of the word, we are in continual danger to be drawn away: and so it is with us too, if we fall unto the love of any sin, of knowledge; for corruption of life is many times scourged with corruption of doctrine and opinions.