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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.
Ob. But to sit at Gods right hand, seems to import the real communication of divine attributes to the humane nature: so as in his very body he is every where, &c. Sol. It doth not. Christs human nature is here reckoned under the name of things above. And besides in the Epistle to the Ephesians, the Apostle saith expressly, he sits at Gods right hand in heavenly placesp.
Ob. But to sit at Gods right hand, seemes to import the reall communication of diuine attributes to the humane nature: so as in his very body hee is euerie where, &c. Sol. It doth not. Christs human nature is here reckoned vnder the name of things aboue. And besides in the Epistle to the Ephesians, the Apostle saith expresly, he sits at Gods right hand in heauenly placesp.
Use. 1 The use of Christs sitting at Gods right hand follow. And first it may be a notable terror to wicked men if they do but consider that he whom they daily pierce by their sinsq, and despise, by contemning his ordinances, by which he would rule themr, is exalted to such glory, that he hath all power to subdue his enemies under his feet. sBut sure it is if they will not now fear and repent, the time shall come, when all they that said, this man shall not rule over us, shall see him sitting at the right hand of the power of God