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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.
Thus of the fifth part of the description.
Thus of the fift part of the description.
The last thing by which the word of GOD is described,1 is the efficacy of it, and here the Apostle showeth: first, what it doth, It bringeth fruit: and, It increaseth.] for so it is added in some Copies: secondly, upon whom, as even in you.] thirdly, when it began to be so, viz. from the day that you heard, &c. fourthly, what made it work so, viz. the hearing and true knowledge of the grace of God. And is fruitful.] Concerning fruitfulness required as an effect of the word, I consider four things. First, the Reasons to move us to fruitfulness. Secondly, the sort of Fruits we should bear. Thirdly, the means to make us fruitful. Lastly, the Uses.
The last thing by which the word of GOD is described,1 is the efficacy of it, and here the Apostle sheweth: first, what it doth, It bringeth fruit: and, It encreaseth.] for so it is added in some Copies: secondly, vpon whom, as euen in you.] thirdly, when it began to bee so, viz. from the day that you heard, &c. fourthly, what made it worke so, viz. the hearing and true knowledge of the grace of God. And is fruitfull.] Concerning fruitfulnesse required as an effect of the word, I consider foure things. First, the Reasons to mooue vs to fruitfulnesse. Secondly, the sort of Fruits wee should beare. Thirdly, the meanes to make vs fruitfull. Lastly, the Vses.
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