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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.
Christ as man, is the Image of God, 1 Tim. 3.16. And that three ways: First, as the God-head dwells in Christ bodily: in respect of the unutterable presence of the divine Nature. Secondly, as by his Miracles and great works, he manifested the Divine Nature, and showed God in the world. Thirdly, as his Humane Nature is qualified with Knowledge, Righteousness, Purity, and other gifts: for if man be Gods Image in respect of this, Christ is so much more. To conclude, Christ as he is God, is not only the Image of the invisible God, but the invisible Image of God: but as man, he is the visible Image, of the invisible God.
Christ as man, is the Image of God, 1 Tim. 3.16. And that three waies: First, as the God-head dwels in Christ bodily: in respect of the vnutterable presence of the diuine Nature. Secondly, as by his Miracles and great works, he manifested the Diuine Nature, and shewed God in the world. Thirldly, as his Humane Nature is qualified with Knowledge, Righteousnesse, Purity, and other gifts: for if man be Gods Image in respect of this, Christ is so much more. To conclude, Christ as he is God, is not onely the Image of the inuisible God, but the inuisible Image of God: but as man, he is the visible Image, of the inuisible God.
The Considerations of this Doctrine,1 that Christ is the Image of the invisible God, may serve for six Uses. First, to teach us the admiration of that God, whose Image is of so admirable praises. Secondly, to show the fearfulness of their estate, that turn the glory of the incorruptible GOD into the Image of corruptible Creatures.2 And this is the sin not only of the Gentiles, but of the Papists also. Thirdly, it should wonderfully quicken us to all the duties of humbleness of mind, and meekness, and make us ready in all things, to serve one another, without wrangling, or contention, in love; seeing he that was in form of God, equal with GOD,