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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.
In particular, concerning the Gospel, I enquire into three things. First, wherein this Doctrine lieth. Secondly, who receive this Doctrine of the Gospel. Thirdly, what are the effects of it.
In particular, concerning the Gospell, I enquire into three things. First, wherein this Doctrine lieth. Secondly, who receiue this Doctrine of the Gospell. Thirdly, what are the effects of it.
First, in our true repentance for our sins, and secondly in the infallible assurance of faith in Gods favour, in Christ, forgiving us our sins, Math. 3.2. Mark. 1.15. and this duly weighed, First, reproves those that dream of salvation, and the benefits of the Gospel without mortification: and secondly, it should teach us to nourish faith by all means, by nourishing of desires; by removing of lets; praying for it; waiting upon hearing; beholding the faith of Gods children, and delivering up our souls to some able and wise Pastor.