Book: The Application of Redemption by the Effectual Work of the Word and Spirit of Christ for the Bringing-home of Lost Sinners to God

Introduction
"The Application of Redemption by the Effectual Work of the Word and Spirit of Christ for the Bringing-home of Lost Sinners to God" is a deeply extensive work written by Thomas Hooker, a Puritan minister, and theologian in 1657. This book looks for to describe the process of redemption and reconciliation of human beings to God, focusing generally on the roles played by the Word and Spirit of Christ in this transformative journey. It highlights the crucial need for divine grace and the power of the Holy Spirit upon lost sinners who, without such grace, are absolutely incapable of being reconciled with their Creator.

The Necessity of Redemption
Hooker starts his work by highlighting the universal need for redemption that affects all people. Due to the Fall and humanity's intrinsic sinfulness, everyone is born spiritually dead, pushed away from God, and not able to be righteous through their efforts. The necessity of salvation, for that reason, arises from the basic problem of human sin and separation from the Creator.

The Role of the Word of Christ
The Word of Christ, which can be understood as both the Scriptures and Jesus Himself as God's magnificent discovery, is an important element in the application of redemption. The Word works as the means through which God imparts knowledge and understanding of the Gospel message to lost sinners. It is through the preaching and hearing of God's Word that people become aware of their requirement for redemption and their dependence upon Christ for justification.

Moreover, the Word functions as the instrument for spiritual reformation in the life of the believer. It is through the continual reading, study, and meditation upon the Scriptures that the Christian is restored, sanctified, and changed by the restoring of their mind, therefore allowing them to grow and mature in their faith.

The Role of the Spirit of Christ
The Spirit of Christ, or the Holy Spirit, is the magnificent agent who uses the benefits of Christ's redemptive work to the hearts and lives of specific believers. The Spirit not only convicts people of their need for salvation but likewise regrows their hearts, giving them a new spiritual birth and imparting magnificent life within them. This work of the Spirit is commonly described as the new birth, or regrowth.

In addition to the work of regeneration, the Holy Spirit also indwells, empowers, and continuously sanctifies believers, allowing them to lead godly lives and grow in their relationship with Christ. It is the Spirit's thoughtful existence and power in the life of the Christian that produces godliness, spiritual fruit, and good works, which eventually bring glory to God.

The Process of Redemption
Hooker describes the procedure of redemption as consisting of numerous phases, which include conviction of sin, repentance, faith in Christ for redemption, and sanctification. Each of these phases is necessary for the follower's reconciliation with God and spiritual growth.

Conviction of sin is the preliminary action, in which the Holy Spirit exposes to the individual their sinfulness and desperate need for God's grace and forgiveness. With an extensive sense of guilt and awareness of their unworthiness and helplessness, the individual is then resulted in repentance - an authentic turning away from sin and surrendering themselves to Christ for redemption.

Faith is the essential reaction of the person, whereby they completely trust in Christ's work on their behalf to redeem, validate, and reconcile them to God. Sanctification is the ongoing procedure in the believer's life, in which the Holy Spirit gradually conforms them to the image of Christ, making them more like their Savior in idea, word, and action.

Conclusion
In "The Application of Redemption", Thomas Hooker offers an abundant and profound expedition of the multifaceted work of God in redeeming lost sinners and restoring them to a best relationship with their Creator. Emphasizing the pivotal role played by the Word and Spirit of Christ in this divine work, Hooker supplies important insights into the transformative power of God's grace, along with useful guidance for those seeking to grow in their faith and experience the fullness of life in Christ.