A39669:2379
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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Pattern 4.
The activity and diligence of Christ in finishing the work of God which was committed to him as a pattern for all believers to imitate. 'Tis said of him, Acts 10. 38. He went about doing good. O what a great and glorious work did Christ finish in a little time! a work to be celebrated to all Eternity by the praises of the redeemed. Six things were very remarkable in the diligence of Christ about his Fathers work.
First, That his heart was intently set upon it. Psal. 4. 8. Thy Law is in the midst of my heart, or bowels.
Secondly, That he never sainted under the many great discouragements he frequently met withal in that work. Isa. 42. 4. He shall not fail, nor be discouraged.