Category: Christology


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Fawcett Christ Precious to Those Who Believe.epub

Fawcett Christ Precious to Those Who Believe.epub

Fawcett Christ Precious to Those Who Believe.epub

The preciousness of Jesus Christ, to those who
believe — practically considered and improved.
by John Fawcett

“It is my earnest wish that this little book may
be of service to enkindle and promote devout
affection to Christ, in those who may peruse it.”

“Yes, He is very precious to you who believe!”
1 Peter 2:7

PART 1

Chapter I. Introductory Remarks

Chapter II. The CHARACTER of the people, to whom Christ is precious

PART 2

Chapter III. The EVIDENCE believers give, that Christ is precious to them

Section 1. They trust their everlasting concerns in his hands

Section 2. They delight to think of him, to hear of him, and to speak of him

Section 3. They are grateful for the benefits they receive from him

Section 4. They prefer him to every other object, and give him the chief place in their affections

Section 5. They sincerely desire his presence, and long to enjoy intimate communion with him

Section 6. They are concerned that others may know and love him

Section 7. They are grieved when he is dishonored

Section 8. They are ready to deny themselves for him

Section 9. They are distressed by their lack of conformity to his blessed image and holy will

Section 10. They adhere to him in all conditions

Section 11. They are concerned to make his glory the chief end of their actions

Section 12. They long to be with him

PART 3

Chapter IV. In what WAYS Jesus Christ is precious to those who believe

Section 1. His History is precious to them

Section 2. His Person is precious to them

Section 3. His Names are precious to them

Section 4. His Offices and Characters are precious to them

Section 5. His Blood and Righteousness are precious to them

PART 4

Section 6. His Love is precious to them

Section 7. His Throne is precious to them

Section 8. His Doctrine is precious to them

Section 9. His Promises are precious to them

Section 10. His Commands are precious to them

Section 11. His Ways are precious to them

Section 12. His People are precious to them

Section 13. His Interests are precious to them

Section 14. His Day and his House are precious to them

Section 15. His Benefits are precious to them

Section 16. His Chastisements are precious to them

Section 17. His Example is precious to them

PART 5

Chapter 5. Practical improvement of the subject