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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.
Lastly, though Nature deny strength to bear or power to give this grace, §4yet there is power in the word of God preached, to beget even Faith as well as other Graces: Faith cometh by hearing, &c. Rom. 10.17.1 and Gal. 3.2.5.2 he saith, They received the Spirit, by the hearing of Faith preached, &c. Hear, and your soul shall live. Isaiah 55.4.3
Lastly, though Nature deny strength to beare or power to giue this grace, §4yet there is power in the word of God preached, to beget euen Faith as well as other Graces: Faith commeth by hearing, &c. Rom. 10.17.1 and Gal. 3.2.5.2 he saith, They receiued the Spirit, by the hearing of Faith preached, &c. Heare, and your soule shall liue. Esay 55.4.3
- 1Rom. 10.17.
- 2Gal. 3.2.5.
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