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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.
Answ. They are offered to all, but they are enjoyed only by such as have faith in the operation of God.
Answ. They are offered to all, but they are inioyed onely by such as haue faith in the operation of God.
Quest. But how may our faith be supported in believing those things shadowed out in baptism? Answ. Two ways: First, if we consider Gods operation: Secondly, if we consider Christs resurrection. This is the brief order and dependence of this verse; so that here he entreats of baptism, both by the effects, and by the causes: the effects are spiritual burial, and spiritual resurrection: the causes are three, faith, the operation of God, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Quest. But how may our faith be supported in beleeuing those things shadowed out in baptisme? Answ. Two waies: First, if we consider Gods operation: Secondly, if we consider Christs resurrection. This is the briefe order and dependance of this verse; so that here he intreats of baptisme, both by the effects, and by the causes: the effects are spirituall buriall, and spirituall resurrection: the causes are three, faith, the operation of God, and the resurrection of Iesus Christ.