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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 third effect of this union in Christ, was his mediatorship, as remaining perfect God he became man; so without any mutation of himself, he is by this union become perfect mediator between God and man, the true high Priest, and the only head of the Church.
The third effect of this vnion in Christ, was his mediatorship, as remaining perfect God he became man; so without any mutation of himselfe, he is by this vnion become perfect mediator betweene God and man, the true high Priest, and the only head of the Church.
The fourth and last effect of this union, is the communion of the effects: there are divers operations of both natures, yet they meet in one work done: the worker is the person; the fountains of operation, are the two natures according to their properties: the actions are some proper to the divine nature, some to the humane, yet the outward fact or thing effected is the work of both natures. Thus of the effects of this union in Christ.
The fourth and last effect of this vnion, is the communion of the effects: there are diuers operations of both natures, yet they meet in one work done: the worker is the person; the fountaines of operation, are the two natures according to their properties: the actions are some proper to the diuine nature, some to the humane, yet the outward fact or thing effected is the worke of both natures. Thus of the effects of this vnion in Christ.
Now the effects that flow to us from hence, are either in Christ for us, or in us by Christ. In Christ for us, there are two effects, expiation and reconciliation to the father. In us by Christ are three effects, justification, sanctification and glorification.
Now the effects that flow to vs from hence, are either in Christ for vs, or in vs by Christ. In Christ for vs, there are two effects, expiation and reconciliation to the father. In vs by Christ are three effects, iustification, sanctification and glorification.