A89915:1767
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.
VERS. 9. For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
VERS. 9. For in him dwelleth all the fulnesse of the Godhead bodily.
These words contain the second reason: and it stands thus; If in Christ there be all divine fullness & sufficiency, then there needs no supply from humane inventions, either for doctrine, or worship, or manners: but in Christ there dwells all fullness even from the ocean of all perfection, and therefore let no man spoil you through philosophy, traditions or ceremonies, &c.
THese words containe the second reason: and it stands thus; If in Christ there be all diuine fulnes & sufficiencie, then there needs no supply from humane inuentions, either for doctrine, or worship, or manners: but in Christ there dwels all fulnesse euen from the ocean of all perfection, and therefore let no man spoile you through philosophie, traditions or ceremonies, &c.
For the explication of the Minor, we may conceive of the words of the text thus; There is in Christ all fullness of wisdom as the Prophet of the Church, therefore there needs no philosophy. 2. There is all fullness of merit in Christs satisfaction as Priest of the Church, therefore there needs no expiating ceremonies. 3. There is all fullness of power and efficacy in Christ as King of the Church, therefore there is no need that we should help him with inventing traditions to uphold the lives or godliness of Christians, or any way to further the ordinances of Christ.
For the explication of the Minor, wee may conceiue of the words of the text thus; There is in Christ all fulnesse of wisdome as the Prophet of the Church, therefore there needs no philosophie. 2. There is all fulnesse of merit in Christs satisfaction as Priest of the Church, therefore there needs no expiating ceremonies. 3. There is all fulnesse of power and efficacie in Christ as King of the Church, therefore there is no need that wee should helpe him with inuenting traditions to vphold the liues or godlinesse of Christians, or any way to further the ordinances of Christ.