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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.
From the coherence with the former Chapter, I observe these things. First, that there can be no holiness of life without faith: and therefore the Apostle first instructeth them in matters of faith. It is a true rule, whatsoever is not of faith, is sin, and may be extended further then things indifferent, while we are out of Gods favour,a and know not our reconciliation and justification in Christ, our best actions are but fair sins. For without faith it is unpossible to please Godb.
From the coherence with the former Chapter, I obserue these things. First, that there can bee no holinesse of life without faith: and therefore the Apostle first instructeth them in matters of faith. It is a true rule, whatsoeuer is not of faith, is sinne, and may be extended further then things indifferent, while we are out of Gods fauour,a and know not our reconciliation and iustification in Christ, our best actions are but faire sinnes. For without faith it is vnpossible to please Godb.
Secondly, that the terrestrial blessedness of man is in respect of sin, two ways principally assaulted. First, with errors in opinion. Secondly, with corruptions in manners. And against both, we should learn from the Apostle in the latter part of the former Chapter, and the first part of this, to be ⟨p. 2⟩