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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.
The providence of God over man, may be considered according to his fourfold estate: 1. of Innocency. 2. of Corruption. 3. of Grace. 4. of Glory.
The prouidence of God ouer man, may be considered according to his fourefold estate: 1. of Innocencie. 2. of Corruption. 3. of Grace. 4. of Glorie.
In the estate of Innocency, faith chiefly beholds and wonders at the glorious Image of God, in which man was created; of this Image you may read, chap. 3.10. by analogy.
In the estate of Innocencie, faith chiefly beholds and wonders at the glorious Image of God, in which man was created; of this Image you may read, chap. 3.10. by analogie.
In the state of Corruption, two things do offer themselves to our doleful contemplation: 1. sin, 2. the punishment of sin. Sin is both original and actual: of original sin, chap. 2.13. of actual sins, chap. 2.11.13.3.5.6. of the punishment of sin, chap. 3.25. & 2.13. & 3.6.
In the state of Corruption, two things do offer themselues to our dolefull contemplation: 1. sinne, 2. the punishment of sin. Sinne is both originall and actuall: of originall sinne, chap. 2.13. of actuall sinnes, chap. 2.11.13.3.5.6. of the punishment of sinne, chap. 3.25. & 2.13. & 3.6.