A89915:1860
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.
1. That, that is not circumcision which is outward, made with the hands of man, but that is true circumcision which is inward. Hence there is two sorts of Israelites: the one is a carnal Israelite, one outward; the other is a true Israelite, for he is one inward in his spirit. As it was then so it is now, the carnal Israelite hath the name of Israel, and the sign of true circumcision; as then the circumcision in the flesh, so now baptism: and besides they profess to be the seed of Abraham, and they speak fair of God and heaven. Q. But what are the principal defects of the carnal Israelite?1 Answ. 1. He rests in the work done, he bears himself upon the external work of holiness: he served God, for he was at Church: he is regenerated, for he was baptised; he hath prayed to God, for he stretched out his hands. 2. His praise is of men and not of God. 3. He wholly neglects the power of godliness and the exercises thereof. 4. He is disordered in his life laden with iniquity. 5. He is senseless or incorrigible under public judgements. 6. He usually opposeth and pursueth him that is borne after the spirit.
1. That, that is not circumcision which is outward, made with the hands of man, but that is true circumcision which is inward. Hence there is two sorts of Israelites: the one is a carnall Isralite, one outward; the other is a true Isralite, for he is one inward in his spirit. As it was then so it is now, the carnall Isralite hath the name of Israell, and the signe of true circumcision; as then the circumcision in the flesh, so now baptisme: and besides they professe to be the seede of Abraham, and they speake faire of God and heauen. Q. But what are the principall defects of the carnall Isralite?1 Answ. 1. Hee rests in the worke done, he beares himselfe vpon the externall worke of holines: he serued God, for he was at Church: he is regenerated, for he was baptised; he hath praied to God, for he stretched out his hands. 2. His praise is of men and not of God. 3. He wholly neglects the power of godlinesse and the exercises thereof. 4. He is disordered in his life laden with iniquitie. 5. He is senselesse or incorrigible vnder publicke iudgements. 6. He vsually opposeth and persueth him that is borne after the spirit.
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