A89915:1884
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.
By the circumcision of Christ] There is a twofold circumcision of Christ.1 First, that which he suffered in himself. Secondly, that which he works in us; the virtue of the first is a great cause of the second.
By the circumcision of Christ] There is a twofold circumcision of Christ.1 First, that which he suffered in himselfe. Secondly, that which he works in vs; the vertue of the first is a great cause of the second.
- 1A twofold circumcision of Christ.
Quest. But why was Christ circumcised,1 seeing there was no cause of circumcision in Christ: for nothing could be signified by it, seeing he was the Messiah himself, perfect God and man, nor was there any impurity in him, the amputation whereof should thereby be signified, he was a Lamb without spot, a high Priest separate from sinners, the covenant of the promised seed was in him fulfilled, and he came to abolish circumcision: and lastly, tis he that circumciseth the hearts of others?
Quest. But why was Christ circumcised,1 seeing there was no cause of circumcision in Christ: for nothing could be signified by it, seeing he was the Messias himselfe, perfect God and man, nor was there any impuritie in him, the amputation whereof should thereby be signified, he was a Lambe without spot, a high Priest separate from sinners, the couenant of the promised seede was in him fulfilled, and he came to abolish circumcision: and lastly, tis he that circumciseth the hearts of others?