The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carryed on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ...
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The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carryed on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ...
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Flavel, John, 1630?-1691.
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London :: Printed for Rob. White, for Francis Tyton ...,
1673.
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Jesus Christ -- Ethics.
Presbyterian Church -- Sermons.
Sermons, English -- 17th century.
Immortality.
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"The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carryed on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ..." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A39663.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 8, 2024.
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Inference 4.
* 1.1Is Jesus Christ appointed Judge of quick and dead, then look to it, all you that hope to be found of him in peace, that you avoid those sins, and live in the daily practice of those duties, which the consideration of that day powerfully perswades you to avoid or practise. For it not only presses us to holiness in actu primo, in the being of it, but in actu secundo, in the daily exercise and pra∣ctice of it. Do you indeed expect such a day? O then,
First, See you be meek and patient under all injuries and abuses for Christs sake. Avenge not your selves, but leave it to the Lord, who will do it. Don't anticipate the work of God. Be patient my Brethren, to the coming of the Lord, Jam, 5.7, 8, 9.
Secondly, Be Communicative publick hearted Christians, study∣ing
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and devising liberal things for Christs distressed members. And you shall have both an honourable remembrance of it, and a full reward of it in that day, Matth. 25.34, 35.
Thirdly, Be watchful and sober, keep the Golden bridle of moderation upon all your affections. And see that ye be not over charged with the cares and love of this present life, Luk. 21.34, 35. Will you, that your Lord come, and find you in such a posture. O let your moderation be known to all, the Lord is at hand, Phil. 4.5.
Fourthly, Improve all your Masters Talents, diligently and [ 4] faithfully. Take heed of the Napkin, Matth. 25.14, 18. Then must you make up your account for them all.
Fifthly, But above all, be sincere in your profession. Let your [ 5] hearts be found in Gods Statutes, that you may never be ashamed; for this day will be the day of manifestation of all hidden things. And nothing is so secret, but that day will reveal it, Luk. 12.1, 2, 3. Beware of Hypocrisie, for there is nothing covered which shall not be revealed, neither hid, that shall not be made known.
Thus I have finished through Divine aids, the whole Doctrine of the Impetration of Redemption by Jesus Christ; we shall winde up the whole in a General Exhortation, and I have done.