Evaluation
Overall Score: 8.6/10
Summary
At a Glance
- Length
- 320 pages
- Type
- Devotional
- Theo. Perspective
- Reformed
- Overall score
- 8.6 / 10
We are prone to shrink the Christian life to coping strategies, yet the Puritans speak of real renewal.
In John Flavel’s hands, regeneration and sanctification are not abstractions, they are the Spirit’s work bringing new desires, new aims, and new obedience.
Why Should We Read This Resource?
Flavel is clear that grace does not merely patch the old nature, it creates a new bent of heart toward God. That insistence both comforts struggling believers and confronts empty profession.
The argument keeps returning to Scripture, showing the marks of spiritual life, the means God uses to deepen it, and the dangers of self deception.
For preaching, there is rich help here in how to apply doctrine to conscience, urging assurance where the Spirit has truly begun His work, and urging repentance where religion is only external.
Closing Recommendation
We gladly recommend this as a steadying book for discipleship, pastoral counselling, and personal examination under the Word.
Classification
- Level: Mid-level
- Best For: Advanced students / scholars, Busy pastors, General readers, Lay readers / small groups, Pastors-in-training
- Priority: Top choice
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