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That soul is dead to which the Spirit of Christ is not given in the work of regeneration and all its works are dead works.

John Flavel

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John Flavel
Age: 61 †
Born: 1630
Born: January 1
Died: 1691
Died: June 26
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John Flavell
Johan Flavel
Johannes Flavel
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