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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.
In these words is contained both the conclusion it self, vers. 16. and the reason, vers. 17. and the drift is to show that the ceremonies of Moses are abolished, and therefore they should not receive them, or hold themselves bound unto them. This was foretold Dan. 9.17. it was signified by the renting of the veil; and these ceremonies were solemnly and publicly laid down, in the first Council which was held by the Apostles at Jerusalem, Act. 15. And they were then so laid down, that the Apostle after gives order to the Church that those ceremonies should never be used, nor any other devices, but such as might be to edification, order and decency, and were without offence.
In these words is contained both the conclusion it selfe, vers. 16. and the reason, vers. 17. and the drift is to shew that the ceremonies of Moses are abolished, and therefore they should not receiue them, or hold themselues bound vnto them. This was foretold Dan. 9.17. it was signified by the renting of the vaile; and these ceremonies were solemnly and publikely laid downe, in the first Councell which was held by the Apostles at Ierusalem, Act. 15. And they were then so laid downe, that the Apostle after giues order to the Church that those ceremonies should neuer be vsed, nor any other deuices, but such as might be to edification, order and decencie, and were without offence.
The ceremonies named in the text, are the difference of meats and drinks, and the observation of times, concerning which he writes more sharply, Gal. 3.1.3. & 4.10. & 5.9