A39669:1817
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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Secondly, The mighty efficacy of the Law of God appears in the manner of its operation which works suddenly, strikes like a Dart through the hearts and Consciences of men, Act. 2. 37. a wonderful change is made in a short time: and as it works quickly and suddenly, so it works irresistibly, with an uncontrolled power, upon the spirits of men, 1 Thes. 1. 5. Rom. 1. 16. Let the soul be armed against conviction with the thickest ignorance, strongest prejudice, or most obstinate resolution, the word of God will wound the breast even of such a man; when God sends it forth in his authority and power.
Secondly, The mighty efficacy of the Law of God appears in the manner of its operation which works suddenly, strikes like a Dart through the hearts and Consciences of men, Act. 2. 37. a wonderful change is made in a short time: and as it works quickly and suddenly, so it works irresistibly, with an uncontrouled power, upon the spirits of men, 1 Thes. 1. 5. Rom. 1. 16. Let the soul be armed against conviction with the thickest ignorance, strongest prejudice, or most obstinate resolution, the word of God will wound the breast even of such a man; when God sends it forth in his authority and power.
Thirdly, The wonderful power of the Law or word of God is evidently seen in the strange effects which are produced by it in the hearts and lives of men. For,