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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.
Thirdly, the word of God is described by the kind of word, viz. the Gospel.1
- 1The doctrine of a mans reconciliation with God, is principally to be taught and learned.
Which is the Gospel] By the Gospel is meant the Doctrine of the reconciliation of Man with his God after the fall. Concerning the Gospel, we may in the general here observe; That of all other Doctrines, the Doctrine of a mans Reconciliation with God, is especially to be urged and explained by the Preacher, and to be most minded and enquired into by the hearer. The knowledge and experience of this point acquaints a man with the saving power of God:1 never do men indeed see the beauty of the feet of Gods servants, till they have travelled about the obtaining of their peace with God. If Ministers would bend the very force of their ministries about the sound and daily enforcing of the Doctrine of mans particular assurance of his peace and reconciliation; it would produce, by Gods blessing, singular fruit. This Doctrine would judge the very secrets of men, and give them a glimpse of their last doom. It is a most prevailing Doctrine, and therefore extremely envied in the world. The high Priests and Scribes with the Elders of the people many times show they cannot abide it, Luke 20.1. Hence it is that life is not dear unto Gods faithful servants, so they may in the comfort thereof fulfil their course and ministration, received of the Lord Jesus, in testifying the Gospel of the grace of Godx. Of all other Doctrines the Devil labours to keep the world ignorant of the necessity and power of thisy