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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.
Quest. 2. How may we know when we increase in knowledge. Ans. We increase in knowledge. 1. If we increase in affection to the means: for God is never wanting in the success. 2. If we increase in the power of godliness: it is certain, we grow in knowledge if we grow in grace. 3. If we grow stayed, and settled, and more resolved in the doctrine of Gods grace, and practise of holy life.
Quest. 2. How may we know when we increase in knowledge. Ans. We increase in knowledge. 1. If we increase in affection to the meanes: for God is neuer wanting in the successe. 2. If we increase in the power of godlinesse: it is certaine, wee grow in knowledge if wee grow in grace. 3. If wee grow stayed, and setled, and more resolued in the doctrine of Gods grace, and practise of holy life.
Quest 3. What must we do that we may increase? Ans. We must observe these Rules. 1. We must practise what we do already knowd 2. We must not be over-curious, or suffer our selves to be drawn aside, with fond questions, controversies and speculations, but be wise to sobrietye. 3. We must redeem the time, and watch to all the opportunities, for the use of the meansf. 4. We must use the world as if we used it not. 5 We must acknowledge, that is, confess and profess what we know, least God by our unthankfulness and fearfulness, be provoked to scourge our spirits with a slumber or reprobate senseg. 6. We must mind our own wayh. Lastly, we must use Gods ordinances, and all of them, and without interruption, constantly and cheerfully.