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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.
First, the true Hope lays fast hold upon the merits of Jesus Christ only, §1and strives constantly to be established and assured. 1But the common Hope is never emptied of carnal confidence and presumption, that God loves them for some good things or parts that are in them; neither doth it brook assurance, for with one breath carnal people are assuredly confident of Gods mercy, and encounter the Doctrine of infallible assurance.
First, the true Hope layes fast hold vpon the merits of Iesus Christ onely, §1and striues constantly to be established and assured. 1But the common Hope is neuer emptied of carnall confidence and presumption, that God loues them for some good things or parts that are in them; neither doth it brooke assurance, for with one breath carnall people are assuredly confident of Gods mercy, and encounter the Doctrine of infallible assurance.
- 1The signs or properties of true Hope. 1 Tim. 1.2. Psal. 31.24.The signes or properties of true Hope. 1 Tim. 1.2. Psal. 31.24.
Secondly, true Hope makes a man more humble, but the common Hope §2makes men more wilful and obstinate against God and his Ordinances.