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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.
In light.] The Christians inheritance is said to be held in light in six respects▪
In light.] The Christians inheritance is said to be held in light in sixe respects▪
First, because he now obtains it in the times of the Gospel, which times in comparison with the times of the old Testament, are called times of light: the light of the Jews being spread abroad among the Gentiles, and exceedingly enlarged by the rising of the Sun of righteousness.
First, because hee now obtaines it in the times of the Gospell, which times in comparison with the times of the old Testament, are called times of light: the light of the Iewes being spread abroad among the Gentiles, and exceedingly enlarged by the rising of the Sunne of righteousnesse.
Secondly,1 because this inheritance can never be assured without the light of knowledge. In the understanding of man there is a three-fold light of knowledge; Natural, Evangelical, and Celestial: the Natural light is the light of Reason: the Evangelical light is the light of Faith: and the Celestial light is the light of Heaven. Before we can see our inheritance in the light of Heaven, we must first see it in the light of Faith: and as for the light of Reason it will do no good for any evidence in this tenure.
Secondly,1 because this inheritance can neuer be assured without the light of knowledge. In the vnderstanding of man there is a three-folde light of knowledge; Naturall, Euangelicall, and Celestiall: the Naturall light is the light of Reason: the Euangelicall light is the light of Faith: and the Celestiall light is the light of Heauen. Before we can see our inheritance in the light of Heauen, wee must first see it in the light of Faith: and as for the light of Reason it will do no good for any euidence in this tenure.