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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.
Where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God] These words contain the latter reasons, and comprehend a principal part of Christs exaltation: the meditation whereof is here used, to excite us to the love of heavenly things, seeing our Saviour Christ that so entirely loves us, not only is in heaven, but is therein great favour, and honour, and majesty, and power.
Where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God] These words containe the latter reasons, and comprehend a principall part of Christs exaltation: the meditation whereof is here vsed, to excite vs to the loue of heauenly things, seeing our Sauiour Christ that so entirely loues vs, not onely is in heauen, but is therein great fauour, and honour, and maiesty, and power.
1There is a four-fold presence of Christ, For first, he is every where as God. Secondly, he is in the hearts of the faithful only, by his spirit of grace and regeneration. Thirdly, he is by representation in the Sacrament. Fourthly, he is bodily in heaven.
1There is a foure-folde presence of Christ, For first, hee is euery where as God. Secondly, he is in the hearts of the faithfull only, by his spirit of grace and regeneration. Thirdly, he is by representation in the Sacrament. Fourthly, he is bodily in heauen.
- 1A fourfold presence of Christ.A fourefold presence of Christ.