A89915:1929
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.
Of the operation of God] The doctrine of Gods power and working, is of singular use in the Church; great is the interest of Gods servants in his power, and therefore great cause they have to rest upon it. The elect only can reason from Gods power to the effect: he is able to do it, therefore he will do it: but then these three things must be noted.
Of the operation of God] The doctrine of Gods power and working, is of singular vse in the Church; great is the interest of Gods seruants in his power, and therefore great cause they haue to rest vpon it. The elect onely can reason from Gods power to the effect: he is able to doe it, therefore he will do it: but then these three things must be noted.
1. They must be believers, that look for this privilege. 2. They must bring a particular faith, to draw out this power of God into operation. 3. It will not be set a work about every thing, but such things for which there is promise or meet examples in the scriptures.
1. They must be beleeuers, that looke for this priuiledge. 2. They must bring a particular faith, to draw out this power of God into operation. 3. It will not be set a worke about euery thing, but such things for which there is promise or meete examples in the scriptures.
*Now it is a matter of singular weight, to know in what things we may have warrant to bear our selves upon the power of God. The power of God is engaged for operation in four things for the benefit of the faithful. First, in their afflictions. Secondly, in their temptations. Thirdly, in the difficulties of holy life. Fourthly, in his ordinances.