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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.
The principal means is the Word, and this is described by six things: First, by the ordinance in which it was most effectual, viz. Hearing. Secondly, by the property which was most eminent in the working of it, viz. Truth. Thirdly, by the kind of Word, viz. the Gospel. Fourthly, by the providence of God in planting it amongst them, is come unto you. Fifthly, by the subject persons upon whom it wrought, You (the Colossians) and the whole world. Sixthly by the efficacy, It is fruitful from the day. Thus for the order of the words.
The principall meanes is the Word, and this is described by six things: First, by the ordinance in which it was most effectuall, viz. Hearing. Secondly, by the property which was most eminent in the working of it, viz. Truth. Thirdly, by the kinde of Word, viz. the Gospell. Fourthly, by the prouidence of God in planting it amongst them, is come vnto you. Fiftly, by the subiect persons vpon whom it wrought, You (the Colossians) and the whole world. Sixtly by the efficacie, It is fruitfull from the day. Thus for the order of the words.
From the general I observe, out of all the words, two things.
From the generall I obserue, out of all the words, two things.
First, that Nature directs nor to the apprehension either of Grace or Glory: Doctr. 1 The natural man cannot perceive the things of God: 1these Colossians had never known the face of God, nor gained the grace of Christ, had not God sent them the means. Briefly, this may inform us of the lamentable condition of such as live in their natural estate, only pleased with the desire or possession of the riches or gifts of Nature; and withal, shows us the Fountain of the want of Sense or care of Grace, and holiness. In the most Sense comes not from Nature, but from the Word: