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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 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.
The Image of God in Adam had distinct specialties, Adam was a perfect Divine, and a perfect Philosopher, even in an instant, he knew the nature of all things in the instant of his creation, which now is attained unto with extreme labour, and singular weakness. 2. He had an immortal nature, free from infirmities, diseases, death. 3. He should have propagated an immortal seed, after the image of God, whereas now grace will not be propagated. 4. His obedience was charged with the observation of the tree of life and of good and evil.
The Image of God in Adam had distinct specialties, Adam was a perfect Diuine, and a perfect Philosopher, euen in an instant, he knew the nature of all things in the instant of his creation, which now is attained vnto with extreame labour, and singular weaknesse. 2. He had an immortall nature, free from infirmities, diseases, death. 3. Hee should haue propagated an immortall seed, after the image of God, whereas now grace will not be propagated. 4. His obedience was charged with the obseruation of the tree of life and of good and euill.