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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.
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:2 and he is a Natural man that is still lapped and covered with the veil of Ignorance, whose wisdom is cross to Gods Wisdom, that lieth in gross sins like a dead man without sense, that serves some particular gainful or pleasing sin,3 without using aright any ordinance of God against it, and is without the spirit of Adoption, his heart never broken for sin, and without desire of righteousness.
First, that Nature directs nor to the apprehension either of Grace or Glory: Doctr. 1 The naturall man cannot perceiue the things of God: 1these Colossians had neuer knowne the face of God, nor gained the grace of Christ, had not God sent them the meanes. Briefely, this may informe vs of the lamentable condition of such as liue in their naturall estate, onely pleased with the desire or possession of the riches or gifts of Nature; and withall, shewes vs the Fountaine of the want of Sense or care of Grace, and holinesse. In the most Sense comes not from Nature, but from the Word: