Preparations for Sufferings
by John Flavel | Book Summary
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Author: John Flavel
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By following the example of Paul as described in Acts 21, we can prepare for sufferings before they come our way. Paul was about to go to Jerusalem, where he was likely to encounter those who wanted to take his life. His friends begged him not to go, but he rebuked them and declared that by the power of the Holy Spirit he was ready not only for imprisonment but for death also if that be God's will. Are you ready, as Paul was, to face persecution and possibly even death for the name of Jesus Christ? We must all examine ourselves, identify the areas of sin in our lives, and prepare ourselves to endure the trials that likely are headed our way. "We read the histories of the primitive sufferers, but not with a spirit prepared to follow them." (p. 1) |
John Flavel (c. 1630-1691) was a Puritan Presbyterian minister in England during one of the most trying times in Protestant history. His father, also a Puritan minister, died in prison for his nonconformity, and John himself was threatened with the same fate due to the persecution of those days.
He was educated at Oxford and was a pastor in Dartmouth before being forced out by the Act of Uniformity in 1662. He was applauded for his ability to reach both the new and seasoned Christians alike with a preaching style that provided practical instruction and an appeal to the heart. His writings, including The Mystery of Providence, are vast and include sermons, spiritual guidance, and a commentary on the work of the Westminster Assembly which produced the Westminster Confession of Faith.
He died of a massive stroke in 1691 and remains one of the most well-respected Puritan preachers and authors to this day.
Preparations for Sufferings
by John Flavel
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | RJohn Flavel |
| Publisher | Banner of Truth |
| Date | 1682 (this version 2021) |
| Pages | 176 |
Overview:
The Bible tells us that if we are followers of Christ we should expect to suffer for His name's sake. Most of us in the West have yet to experience any real religious persecution. Is that about to change? There are many indications that would point to that probability. Are Western Christians ready?
By following the example of Paul as described in Acts 21, we can prepare for sufferings before they come our way. Paul was about to go to Jerusalem, where he was likely to encounter those who wanted to take his life. His friends begged him not to go, but he rebuked them and declared that by the power of the Holy Spirit he was ready not only for imprisonment but for death also if that be God's will.
Are you ready, as Paul was, to face persecution and possibly even death for the name of Jesus Christ? We must all examine ourselves, identify the areas of sin in our lives, and prepare ourselves to endure the trials that likely are headed our way. "We read the histories of the primitive sufferers, but not with a spirit prepared to follow them." (p. 1)
John Flavel (c. 1630-1691) was a Puritan Presbyterian minister in England during one of the most trying times in Protestant history. His father, also a Puritan minister, died in prison for his nonconformity, and John himself was threatened with the same fate due to the persecution of those days.
He was educated at Oxford and was a pastor in Dartmouth before being forced out by the Act of Uniformity in 1662. He was applauded for his ability to reach both the new and seasoned Christians alike with a preaching style that provided practical instruction and an appeal to the heart. His writings, including The Mystery of Providence, are vast and include sermons, spiritual guidance, and a commentary on the work of the Westminster Assembly which produced the Westminster Confession of Faith.
He died of a massive stroke in 1691 and remains one of the most well-respected Puritan preachers and authors to this day.
