Wells of Salvation Opened, The

What has God given us in His “precious and great promises?” In The Wells of Salvation Opened, Puritan William Spurstowe reveals how these promises are all we need for “life and godliness.” In twenty-one chapters, readers will see how Christians can find power in God’s certain Word for their daily lives. Follow Spurstowe as he faithfully reminds us of the promises given to them in Christ and the gospel.  

232 pages.

 

“William Spurstowe is finally getting some of the recognition that his writings deserve. A pious Presbyterian willing to suffer for his convictions, Spurstowe exhibits in these pages a pleasing sense of humor mixed with a biblical and practical piety. The subject is treated with utmost seriousness, the author with a touch of self-deprecation. Graced with an informative introduction, this carefully edited reprint will bless Christians who wish to better understand the greatness, preciousness, usefulness, and Spirit-worked effects of God’s promises to believers.” —Chad Van Dixhoorn, is professor of church history and director of the Craig Center for the Study of the Westminster Standards at Westminster Theological Seminary.

 

Contents:

Editor’s Preface

Analytical Overview

Epistle Dedicatory

Christian Reader

1. The Text Opened and the Particulars Proposed
2. What a Promise Is
3. The Excellency and Preciousness of the Promises
4. The Noble Effect of the Promises
5. Promises Are Grounds of Matchless Consolation
6. Promises Focus Faith on God in Christ
7. Conditions, Interdependence, Frequency, and Persistence
8. Waiting, Sorting, Selecting, Depending, and Gratitude
9. Mere Assent and Understanding Humility
10. Providence, Curiosities, and Carnal Reasoning
11. Fanciful Expectations and Settling for Less
12. Faith Is Not Full Assurance
13. Promises of Mercy and Pardon
14. Promises for Future Ages
15. Comfort of Assurance in Death
16. Use of Temporal Promises
17. The Neglect or Abuse of the Promises
18. Differences between the Promises of God and Satan
19. Estates of Believers and Unbelievers
20. Thankfulness for Precious Promises
21. Motives to Act Faith in the Promises

Conclusion.