A89915:1912
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.
Quest. But what is therein Christ which distinctly causeth this resurrection in the Christian, or plucketh up his heart to the care of holy graces or duties?
Quest. But what is therein Christ which distinctly causeth this resurrection in the Christian, or plucketh vp his heart to the care of holy graces or duties?
Answ. 1. The virtue of Christ. 2. The spirit of Christ. 3. The example of Christ. 4. The intercession of Christ. 5. The loving invitations and allurements of Christ. And 6. The resurrection of Christ. And lastly, the second coming of Christ is like a lodestone to pluck up the desires and affections of Christians unto the study of heavenly things.
Answ. 1. The vertue of Christ. 2. The spirit of Christ. 3. The example of Christ. 4. The intercession of Christ. 5. The louing inuitations and allurements of Christ. And 6. The resurrection of Christ. And lastly, the second comming of Christ is like a loadstone to plucke vp the desires and affections of Christians vnto the studie of heauenly things.
Thus of the doctrine of the Christians resurrection.