The Mystery of Providence, John Flavel
The Mystery of Providence, John Flavel
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The Mystery of Providence

Author: John Flavel

Narrator: Jim Denison

Unabridged: 8 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/23/2016

Synopsis

This Puritan classic, first published in the late seventeenth century, sets forth the biblical teaching of God and his interaction in our lives.No detail is too small or insignificant for God; he is there, working out “all things for good.” And in that promise, every believer can take comfort that God truly has a purpose for every single person and will unfold his plan, which includes every detail in our daily lives.Chapter topics includeproofs of a special providence;the operations of providence;the duty of reflecting on the operations of providence;directions for reflecting on the dispensations of providence;motives to a due observance of providence; andthe practicality of providence.

About John Flavel

John Flavel (c. 1627–1691), an English Presbyterian clergyman, theologian, and author, was born at Bromsgrove in Worcestershire, England, the elder son of a minister. After receiving his early education partly at home and partly at the grammar schools of Bromsgrove and Haslar, he attended University College, Oxford. He served as a minister in various locales and also preached to followers privately in his home. He was a prolific writer, and his works are still being published today. His best-known works include Keeping the Heart, The Mystery of Providence, and The Fountain of Life.

About Jim Denison

Jim Denison is an audiobook narrator and voice actor with over thirty years experience in professional public speaking, including five years as a radio personality.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Becky on June 20, 2023

2023: In every paragraph you’ll find some encouragement for your walk with the Lord. Such a rich book! Love it, love it, love it. 2020: The Puritan authors become richer the more you read them. What a gift to be able to read them! 2019: Fantastic. This book along with Matthew Henry's The Quest for M......more

Goodreads review by Zack on April 29, 2023

A classic work of Puritan doctrinal preaching on the subject of Providence. There is a ton of application, and Flavel is a master of potent illustrations. The book gets denser as Flavel progresses through his subject. It is well organized and he clearly introduces each section and sub-section. The d......more

Goodreads review by K.M. on May 26, 2016

Took me a while to fully appreciate the book. The first half focuses a little too much on "be thankful you're not this other guy who's suffering" (except what if you just happen to be that other guy?). But the second half is absolutely marvelous in its focus on faith over fear and trust in the sover......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on February 09, 2011

It is widely believed that Puritans were dry, old men that were difficult to understand. I was pleasantly disillusioned by John Flavel’s marvelous little book. Apart from the reading being easy to follow, though never trite, I found the subject of God’s providence to be excellently handled, and the......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on August 05, 2015

Arguably, the definable strength of the Puritans lied in their ability to take a subject (like the providence of God) and squeeze out all that Scripture teaches on the matter. Flavel handles his task with theological precision and cogent application. It's easy to recognize God at work when circumstan......more

Quotes

“It is a wonderful book.” Mark Dever, PhD, theologian, pastor, and author of The Church: The Gospel Made Visible

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