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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.
1Object. Oh, but what if men do not believe? Ans. First, I might answer that it is yet a comfort, that though thousands neglect Faith, yet their unbelief cannot make the faith of God of none effect: 2though the whole world contemn the doctrine of Faith, and please themselves in their spiritual security, yet God knows how to show mercy to his servants that desire to believe in him and fear before him.
1Obiect. Oh, but what if men doe not beleeue? Ans. First, I might answere that it is yet a comfort, that though thousands neglect Faith, yet their vnbeliefe cannot make the faith of God of none effect: 2though the whole world contemne the doctrine of Faith, and please themselues in their spirituall securitie, yet God knowes how to shew mercy to his seruants that desire to beleeue in him and feare before him.
Secondly, I read in S. Mark that CHRIST marvelled at their unbelief; and justly:1 they were affected with his doctrine, it was confirmed by miracles, and yet they believed not: we miserable men are a wonderment to God, Christ, and Angels, and an astonishment to Heaven and Earth for our incredible incredulity.