Did Puritan teachings on self-examination and holiness breed anxiety,despair, and a lack of assurance? In The Foundation of Joy, Jeff Strickland investigates the link between English Puritan John Flavel's theology of assurance and the Christian's pursuit of joy. Based on this powerful connection,Strickland demonstrates how reading Flavel will encourage us to joyfully look to Christ, keep our hearts, and carry our crosses.

Helps Christians connect assurance of salvation with living joyfully

Corrects modern claims that the Puritans were "hyper-introspective" or "robbers" of assurance

Explores the writings of John Flavel, an underappreciated Puritan giant