In this chapter Flavel is going to remind us of that most glorious work of providence, the “ordering the occasions, instruments, and means of conversion of the people of God”. Flavel only has two major points in this chapter, but… Continue Reading
In John Flavel’s The Mystery of Providence he tells of the remarkable conversion of a cardinal named Vergerius. Who is this man? And what are the surrounding details to his conversion? It is helpful to distinguish Peter Paul Vergerius the… Continue Reading
Now that Flavel has convinced us of the providential care of God, he will now attempt to show us the “most remarkable performances of Providence.” This chapter mainly concerns itself with the providential care of God in our birth and… Continue Reading
In John Flavel’s Mystery of Providence he makes mention of Augustine and Monica (p.54). If our readers are familiar with Augustine they will probably also be familiar with his mother Monica. She was a strong Christian woman that continuously pleaded… Continue Reading