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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.
As he stands in relation to the whole Church, he is said to be the head of the Church, in the beginning of the eighteenth Verse, and this he proves, by showing that he is a head in three respects.
As he stands in relation to the whole Church, hee is said to be the head of the Church, in the beginning of the eighteenth Verse, and this he proues, by shewing that he is a head in three respects.
First, in respect of the dignity of order towards his Members, and so in the state of grace he is their beginning, and in the state of glory he is the first begotten of the dead; that both among the living and the dead he might have the preeminence.
First, in respect of the dignitie of order towards his Members, and so in the state of grace he is their beginning, and in the state of glory he is the first begotten of the dead; that both among the liuing and the dead he might haue the preheminence.
Secondly, in respect of perfection in himself, in that all fullness dwells in him; which is amplified by the cause, viz. the good pleasure of the Father, who made him head of the Church, verse 19.
Secondly, in respect of perfection in himselfe, in that all fulnesse dwells in him; which is amplified by the cause, viz. the good pleasure of the Father, who made him head of the Church, verse 19.