Flavel explores the glory of Christ becoming a man âto qualify and prepare Him for a full discharge of His mediatorship, in the office of our Prophet, Priest, and King.â
âSalvation,â says Flavel, âis revealed by Christ as a Prophet, procured by Him as a Priest, applied by Him as a King. In vain it is revealed, if not purchased; in vain revealed and purchased, if not applied.â
Flavelâs treatment of the subject is polemical when necessary and painstakingly detailed when he believes the truth is at stake. It is an act of adoration, of meditations upon âthe transcendent excellency of Jesus Christ.â
This treatment of the Mediator and His threefold office is extracted and abridged from Flavelâs classic, The Fountain of Life.
Table of Contents:
1. The Excellence of the Subject
2. Christâs Essential Glory
3. The Covenant of Redemption
4. Godâs Admirable Love
5. Christâs Wonderful Person
6. The Authority of the Mediator
7. The Consecration of the Mediator
8. The Nature of Christâs Mediation
9. The First Branch of Christâs Prophetical Office: The Revelation of Godâs Will
10. The Second Branch of Christâs Prophetical Office: The Illumination of Manâs Understanding
11. The Nature and Necessity of Christâs Priesthood
12. The First Act of Christâs Priestly Office: Oblation
13. The Second Act of Christâs Priestly Office: Intercession
14. The First Effect of Christâs Priesthood: A Full Satisfaction
15. The Second Effect of Christâs Priesthood: A Blessed Inheritance
16. The Kingly Office of Christ: Executed Spiritually upon the Redeemed
17. The Kingly Office of Christ: Executed Providentially for the Redeemed