By John Flavel
A Practical Treatise of Fear.
Wherein the various kinds, uses, causes, effects and remedies thereof are distinctly opened and prescribed, for the relief and encouragement of all those that fear God in these doubtful and distracting times.
By John Flavel.
About the Author:
John Flavel (1627-1691) was an English Presbyterian minister and author, known for his devotional writings and sermons. He served as a pastor in the town of Dartmouth, England, and was a prominent figure in the Puritan movement of the 17th century. Some of his notable works include “Navigation Spiritualized” and “The Method of Grace.”
A Practical Treatise of Fear: Contents:
Chapter I. Wherein the text and context are opened, the doctrines propounded, and the general method stated.
Chapter II. Wherein the kinds and nature of fear are opened, and particularly the distracting, slavish fears of creatures.
Chapter III. Showing the various uses of fear, both natural, sinful, and religious, in the government of the world by Providence.
Chapter IV. Wherein the spring and causes of sinful fear are searched out, and the evils of such fears thence discovered.
Chapter V. Laying open the sinful and lamentable effects of slavish and inordinate fear, both in carnal and regenerate persons.
Chapter VI. Prescribing the rules to cure our sinful fears, and prevent these sad and woeful effects of them.
Chapter VII. Answering the most material pleas for slavish fears, and dissolving the common objections against courage and constancy of mind in times of danger.
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