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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.
Now for the differences of Gods Image, first that Image of God in man and the Image of God in Christ differs in two things. 1. Christ was the substantial Image of the father, as he was God, and we are his image but by similitude. 2. Christ as man by reason of the personal union is filled with almost infinite perfections above measure which are in no man else besides.
Now for the differences of Gods Image, first that Image of God in man and the Image of God in Christ differs in two things. 1. Christ was the substantiall Image of the father, as he was God, and we are his image but by similitude. 2. Christ as man by reason of the personall vnion is filled with almost infinite perfections aboue measure which are in no man else besides.
Again it differs from the Image of God in Angels in three respects. 1. Because ⟨p. 70⟩they excel in nature, for they are wholly spiritual, and in action, they perform Gods will with greater glory and power. 2. They are free from all humane necessities ever since their creation. 3. They enjoy the vision of glory in the presence of glory in heaven, in a manner peculiar to their place and natures.
Againe it differs from the Image of God in Angels in three respects. 1. Because ⟨p. 70⟩they excell in nature, for they are wholy spirituall, and in action, they performe Gods will with greater glory and power. 2. They are free from all humane necessities euer since their creation. 3. They enioy the vision of glory in the presence of glory in heauen, in a manner peculiar to their place and natures.