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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.
1And all this may serve for constant comfort unto all the godly, each word being a well of consolation if we wisely apply it. And withal it may encourage them against the remainder of the power of evil spirits; it is true, they accuse still, they hinder the word what they can still, they will steal the seed still, they will raise trouble and oppositions still, they sow tares still, they will be casting their snares still, they buffet them by tentations still: but yet the ⟨p. 73⟩same God and our Lord Jesus Christ that hath thus far subdued them, will prosper his own work, and make us stand in all the evil days, so as we will put on the whole armour of God.
1And all this may serue for constant comfort vnto all the godly, each word being a well of consolation if we wisely apply it. And withall it may encourage them against the remainder of the power of euill spirits; it is true, they accuse still, they hinder the word what they can still, they will steale the seede still, they will raise trouble and oppositions still, they sow tares still, they will bee casting their snares still, they buffet them by tentations still: but yet the ⟨p. 73⟩same God and our Lord Iesus Christ that hath thus farre subdued them, will prosper his owne worke, and make vs stand in all the euill dayes, so as wee will put on the whole armour of God.
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Now whereas he saith he hath spoiled him, it is true of the time past, 1. In the person of Christ himself. 2. In the merit of our victory. 3. In our justification, he is perfectly foiled. 4. In our sanctification, he is spoiled by inchoation.