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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 to come nearer, by the word of Christ, some understand the counsel• and exhortations of Christ, concerning the contemning of the world, to the intent to devote our selves to the contemplation of heavenly things. Some understand the promises in Scripture concerning Christ, or to be had in him Some understand that part of the Scripture, which Christ by his own mouth uttered. It is true, that in every of these a Christian should be exceeding rich.
But to come neerer, by the word of Christ, some vnderstand the counsel• and exhortations of Christ, concerning the contemning of the world, to the intent to deuote our selues to the contemplation of heauenly things. Some vnderstand the promises in Scripture concerning Christ, or to be had in him Some vnderstand that part of the Scripture, which Christ by his owne mouth vttered. It is true, that in euery of these a Christian should be exceeding rich.
But I take it, that all these senses are too strait and narrow for this place. By the word of Christ therefore I understand, the whole word of God contained in both the old and new Testament. And this is said to be the word of Christ four ways.
But I take it, that all these senses are too strait and narrow for this place. By the word of Christ therefore I vnderstand, the whole word of God contained in both the old and new Testament. And this is said to be the word of Christ foure waies.
1First, as Christ is the subject of it, the sum of the word is Christ. Secondly, as it is the proper inheritance and riches of the body of Christ, the dowry he hath bestowed upon his Church. Thirdly, as he is the conserving cause of it. Fourthly, as he is the author of it: and so I take it here principally to be meant.