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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.
Hitherto of the work of Redemption: now followeth the person of the Redeemer, who is described as he standeth in relation.
HItherto of the worke of Redemption: now followeth the person of the Redeemer, who is described as hee standeth in relation.
1 To God. Vers. 15. 2 To the universe or whole World, Vers. 15.16.17. 3 To the Church, Vers. 18.19. &c.
1 To God. Ʋers. 15. 2 To the vniuerse or whole World, Vers. 15.16.17. 3 To the Church, Vers. 18.19. &c.
In all the Verses in general,1 may be observed the evident proof of his divine Nature. For, as the Verses before, when they mention Redemption in his blood, prove him to be man; so these Verses, ascribing to him, Eternity, Omnipotence, &c. prove him to be God. That our Saviour is God, may be further confirmed, by these places of Scripture: Gen. 19.24. Judg 2.1.4.14. Psal. 45. Prou. 8.22. Job. 19.25. Isay 7.14. and 9.6. and 35.2.4. and 40 3.10.12. and 43.10.11.23. and 45.22. Jer. 23.5.6. Hos. 1.7