A89915:1763
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.
Hence we may note an answer to that question, whether the Gentiles may not be saved without Christ by philosophy? The Apostle determines that the soul is spoiled by philosophy, if it be not after Christ.
Hence we may note an answer to that question, whether the Gentiles may not be saued without Christ by philosophie? The Apostle determines that the soule is spoiled by philosophie, if it be not after Christ.
Again, hence we may learn a note of trial concerning the truth of religions: that religion which is not after Christ, is a false religion: for this is a foundation, that everlasting happiness must be expected from Christ alone.
Againe, hence we may learne a note of triall concerning the truth of religions: that religion which is not after Christ, is a false religion: for this is a foundation, that euerlasting happinesse must be expected from Christ alone.
Lastly, here we may note, that sins against Christ will be accounted for, though they were not forbidden in the moral law. We have now another law in the Gospel, so as whatsoever is not after Christ is a great transgression: neither may we think that we sin not against Christ but only by traditions and ceremonies; for there are many other ways of offending against him, as, To live without Christ and communion with hima. To be an enemy to the cross of Christb. To make the doctrine of redemption an occasion of liberty to the fleshc