A39669:1803
The Method of Grace
The method of grace, in bringing home the eternal redemption contrived by the Father, and accomplished by the Son through the effectual application of the spirit unto God's elect, being the second part of Gospel redemption : wherein the great mystery of our union and communion with Christ is opened and applied, unbelievers invited, false pretenders convicted, every mans claim to Christ examined, and the misery of Christless persons discovered and bewailed / by John Flavell ...The method of grace, in bringing home the eternal redemption contrived by the Father, and accomplished by the Son through the effectual application of the spirit unto God's elect, being the second part of Gospel redemption : wherein the great mysterie of our union and communion with Christ is opened and applied, unbelievers invited, false pretenders convicted, every mans claim to Christ examined, and the misery of Christless persons discovered and bewailed / by John Flavell ...
London: printed by M. White for Francis Tyton, 1681
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Inference 4.
Lastly, Hence it follows, that the generality of the world are in the direct way to eternal ruin, and whatever their vain confidences 1are, they cannot be saved: Narrow is the way, and strait is the gate that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Hear me all you that live this dangerous life of carnal security and vain hope, whatever your persuasions and confidences are; except you give them up and get better grounds for your hope, you cannot be saved. For,
Lastly, Hence it follows, that the generality of the world are in the direct way to eternal ruine, and whatever their vain confidences 1are, they cannot be saved: Narrow is the way, and strait is the gate that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Hear me all you that live this dangerous life of carnal security and vain hope, whatever your perswasions and confidences are; except you give them up and get better grounds for your hope, you cannot be saved. For,
- 1Inference 4.
First, Such hopes and confidences as yours are directly contradictory to the established order of the Gospel, which requires repentance, Acts 5. 31. faith, Acts 13. 39. and regeneration,