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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, it is to be noted, that he saith (in whom) not (by whom) to teach us, that the comfort of our Redemption is not then had when Christ, ⟨p. 108⟩as Mediator, doth pay the price: but when, as our Head, he receiveth us to himself: we must be in Christ before we can be pardoned: it is a vain thing to allege that Christ died for us, unless we can clear it, that we are the members of Christ by conversion and regeneration: we must be in Christ before the Devil will let go his hold: we must be in Christ before we can receive of the influence of his grace; for that descends only from the Head to the Members: we must be in Christ before we can be covered with his garment: and if we be not in the Vine we cannot persevere.
Secondly, it is to be noted, that hee saith (in whom) not (by whom) to teach vs, that the comfort of our Redemption is not then had when Christ, ⟨p. 108⟩as Mediator, doth pay the price: but when, as our Head, hee receiueth vs to himselfe: we must be in Christ before wee can bee pardoned: it is a vaine thing to alledge that Christ died for vs, vnlesse wee can cleare it, that wee are the members of Christ by conuersion and regeneration: wee must be in Christ before the Diuell will let go his hold: wee must bee in Christ before wee can receiue of the influence of his grace; for that descends onely from the Head to the Members: wee must be in Christ before we can be couered with his garment: and if wee be not in the Vine we cannot perseuer.
We.] Quest. 1How could the obedience and sufferings of one man serve to redeem so many men? Ans. 2It is sufficient because he did all willingly; because also he was himself innocent and without fault: but especially because this obedience and suffering was the obedience of him that was more then man.