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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.
Concerning circumcision made in the flesh, there is an observation of a fourfold time. 1. There was a time wherein it was not, viz. from the creation till Abraham's days. 2. There was a time wherein it was necessary, viz. from Abraham till Christ. 3. There was a time wherein it was tolerable, viz. for some few years after Christ. 4. There was a time wherein it was in tolerable, and utterly unlawful, viz. since the Apostles times to the end of the worldc.
Concerning circumcision made in the flesh, there is an obseruation of a fourefold time. 1. There was a time wherein it was not, viz. from the creation till Abrahams daies. 2. There was a time wherein it was necessary, viz. from Abraham till Christ. 3. There was a time wherein it was tolerable, viz. for some few yeeres after Christ. 4. There was a time wherein it was in tollerable, and vtterly vnlawfull, viz. since the Apostles times to the end of the worldc.
- cGal. 5.2. What circumcision signified.
Circumcision had a double signification, for partly it looked to Christ, and partly to the members of Christ. As it looked to Christ it signified 1. That they should have a Saviour that was circumcised, that is free from all sin. ⟨p. 44⟩2. That he should come of the seed of Abraham. 3. That he should satisfy for sin by effusion of blood, for all blood in the old Testament was typical. Now as it looked to man, it signified. 1. That by carnal generation we were unclean, and out of covenant with God. 2. That the faithful have interest in the blessed seed. 3. That our hearts must be circumcised, by the painful mortification of sin, and the painful casting away of sin, as a wretched fore-skin: and that we should suffer affliction of spirit for sin, till our hearts were as sore, as were the Shecchemites bodies. 4. That we are adopted into Gods favour and communion with Saints, and distinguished from all other men. 5. That all holiness of life and forgiveness of sin must be had in society with the seed of Abraham. 6. That through bearing the cross the first fruits of our blood should be ready to be offered for him that died for us.