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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.
But letting these things pass, the principal things for us to be informed in as concerning the day of judgement, and this last appearance of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, are these three: first, the signs of his coming. Secondly, how or the form of the judgement it self, when he doth come. And lastly, the use we should in the mean while make of the doctrine of the last judgement.
But letting these things passe, the principall things for vs to be informed in as concerning the day of iudgement, and this last appearance of our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ, are these three: first, the signes of his comming. Secondly, how or the forme of the iudgement it selfe, when he doth come. And lastly, the vse we should in the meane while make of the doctrine of the last iudgement.
Some signs go before, and are fulfilled before he appear. Some signs are conjoined with his appearing. The signs going before, are more remote, or more near. The more remote signs are these: First, the universal preaching of the Gospel to all nations, Gentiles as well as Jews. Before the end come, saith our Saviour, This Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached throughout the whole world for a witness to all nations