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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.
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.
Thirdly, in respect of efficacy or influence through the whole body: for from him flows Peace and Reconciliation, verse 20. concerning which Reconciliation there are eight things to be noted: 1. the moving cause, which is to be supplied out of the former Verse, as the Conjunction [and] importeth, viz. it pleased the Father: 2. the Instrument, by him, viz. CHRIST the head: 3. the Benefit it self, viz. to reconcile: 4. the subject Persons in general, all things: 5. the End, to himself: 6. the Effect, making peace: 7. the Means, through the blood of his Cross: 8. the Distribution of the Persons who, in those words, things in earth and things in heaven. Thus of his relation to the whole Church.
Thirdly, in respect of efficacie or influence through the whole body: for from him flowes Peace and Reconciliation, verse 20. concerning which Reconciliation there are eight things to be noted: 1. the mouing cause, which is to be supplied out of the former Verse, as the Coniunction [and] importeth, viz. it pleased the Father: 2. the Instrument, by him, viz. CHRIST the head: 3. the Benefit it selfe, viz. to reconcile: 4. the subiect Persons in generall, all things: 5. the End, to himselfe: 6. the Effect, making peace: 7. the Meanes, through the bloud of his Crosse: 8. the Distribution of the Persons who, in those words, things in earth and things in heauen. Thus of his relation to the whole Church.