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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, 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.
First, it should inforce vs to labour to become spirituall men, as wee would desire to haue any thing to doe with the knowledge of Gods will:1 for if wee be not more then naturall men, it is certaine wee know not the things of God. Be sure therefore thou be no naturall man.
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Quest. How may a natural man be known.1 Ans. He is a natural man: First, that hath in him only the spirit of the world, 1 Cor. 2.12. Secondly, that knows not that wisdom of God that is in a mystery, that is, his Reconciliation and Salvation by Christ, 1 Cor: 2.7.10.14. Thirdly that loves not God, Vers. 9. as they do not that love not the word, people, and way of God. Fourthly, that knows not the things given of God by the Spirit, Vers. 12. Fifthly, that accounts spiritual things foolish things, and religious courses foolish courses. Vers. 14. Sixthly, that hates sincerity, and walks after his own lusts, Jud. 19.18.
Quest. How may a naturall man bee knowne.1 Ans. Hee is a naturall man: First, that hath in him onely the spirit of the world,