The Fountain of Life Opened Up - John Flavel

The Fountain of Life Opened Up is a seminal work by the 17th-century Puritan divine John Flavel, providing a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the person and offices of Jesus Christ. Composed of forty-two sermons, the text articulates the "unsearchable riches" of Christ through the theological lens of the Covenant of Redemption, detailing His roles as Prophet, Priest, and King. Flavel emphasizes the voluntary nature of Christ's suffering and the necessity of His humiliation as the essential precursor to His exaltation. Beyond its rigorous Reformed Christology, the work is celebrated for its practical divinity, aiming to bridge the gap between intellectual doctrine and experiential devotion. Ultimately, Flavel presents Christ as the absolute source of salvation, encouraging believers to pursue a methodical, heart-transforming knowledge of their Redeemer.