John Flavel fu un ecclesiastico presbiteriano inglese e autore puritano i cui scritti approfondiscono questioni teologiche con un cuore pastorale. Il suo lavoro si concentra sugli aspetti pratici della vita cristiana e della crescita spirituale, risuonando con un vasto pubblico in cerca di conforto e guida. Lo stile di Flavel è caratterizzato dalla sua chiarezza e urgenza, enfatizzando l'applicazione dei principi biblici alla vita quotidiana. I suoi scritti riflettono la sua esperienza di ministro e leader, offrendo ai lettori incoraggiamento e consigli pratici per il loro cammino di fede.
The author shares personal experiences and insights aimed at healing rather than exacerbating struggles. Drawing from their own challenges, the chapters offer practical wisdom and advice that have been tested through trial and error. The intent is to provide genuine support and understanding, making the content relatable and applicable for readers facing their own difficulties.
John Flavel shows Christ as our fountain of true joy: secured for his people by his humiliation and his exaltation. By humiliation, Flavel means the incarnation - Christ's birth, ministry, and death - by exaltation he means the four stages of resurrection, ascension, intercession, and His return in judgment. Flavel shows this twofold act (humiliation and exaltation) is the foundation of our joy because through them Christ has removed our debt and secured our inheritance. 'The believer knows,' says Flavel, 'that however sweet his communion with Christ is in this world, yet that communion he will have with Christ in heaven will far excel it.' Table of Contents:Christ's HumiliationA Humble LifeA Prayer of CommendationA Commemorative SignChrist's AgonyThe Nature of Christ's DeathA Lonely DeathA Lowly DeathA Prayer for ForgivenessA Promise of SalvationA Cry of ForsakennessA Cry of AnguishThe Completion of Christ's WorkChrist's BurialThe Blessed Ends of Christ'sHumiliationChrist's ExaltationChrist's ResurrectionChrist's AscensionChrist's Present SessionChrist's Triumphant Return
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Flavel's Classic Work Simplified Explanation of God's Providence Part of Grace Essentials Series
To some degree, everyone experiences fear. It impacts the decisions we make and leaves us feeling helpless. John Flavel begins this book by examining various fears and discussing general ways God governs it in this world. He then turns to sinful fear in particular, explaining its causes and disastrous effects. His longest chapter discusses rules for dealing with sinful fear, showing how a proper fear of God is the ultimate remedy for all other fears. This practical book will help you avoid making excuses for sinful fear and encourage you to trust in Christ¿s commitment to settle His people¿s feeble and trembling hearts.
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