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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.
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.
Now for the differences of the image of God in man according to the different estates of man, we must know the image of God according to the threefold estate of man, is likewise threefold. 1. There is the image of nature, which Adam had. 2. The Image of grace, which the Saints now have. And thirdly, the Image of glory, which the blessed have in heaven.
Now for the differences of the image of God in man according to the different estates of man, we must know the image of God according to the threefold estate of man, is likewise threefold. 1. There is the image of nature, which Adam had. 2. The Image of grace, which the Saints now haue. And thirdly, the Image of glory, which the blessed haue in heauen.