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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.
First, that saving Knowledge and Wisdom is not natural,1 but from above, and had only by CHRIST, here it follows Faith and Love: it is wrought by the power of the Gospel, it is prayed for; and lastly, it is plainly said to be spiritual: See more, James 3.17. 1 Cor. 2.14. 2 Cor. 1.30. Tit. 3.3. and it may serve for many uses.
First, that sauing Knowledge and Wisedome is not naturall,1 but from aboue, and had onely by CHRIST, here it followes Faith and Loue: it is wrought by the power of the Gospell, it is prayed for; and lastly, it is plainely said to be spirituall: See more, Iames 3.17. 1 Cor. 2.14. 2 Cor. 1.30. Tit. 3.3. and it may serue for many vses.
- 1Two general Doctrines.Two generall Doctrines.
First, it should enforce us to labour to become spiritual men, as we would desire to have any thing to do with the knowledge of Gods will:1 for if we be not more then natural men, it is certain we know not the things of God. Be sure therefore thou be no natural man.