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Category: John Owen
An “Essential” Update
The Essential Owen has a new look. It just seemed a little too cold, so I tried to warm it up a bit. Let me know what… Read more “An “Essential” Update”
Longing For Deliverance
I have heard it said that getting people saved is easy; it’s the getting them lost that’s hard. People do not long for deliverance until they realize… Read more “Longing For Deliverance”
Owen’s Reason For Writing ‘The Mortification Of Sin In Believers’
I am reading through The Mortification of Sin in Believers by John Owen and as I go through it I will be posting quotes of his which stand… Read more “Owen’s Reason For Writing ‘The Mortification Of Sin In Believers’”
The Essential Owen
I have started a new blog which will exclusively focus on the writings of John Owen, my favorite theologian. Why am I doing this? From the… Read more “The Essential Owen”
Empty Professions?
“We all profess that we are bound for heaven, immortality, glory; but is it any evidence we really design it, if all our thoughts are consumed about… Read more “Empty Professions?”
A Saviour Is Born, A Way of Escape Is Provided
“….when the angels came to bring the news of the birth of our Lord Jesus, they say, “We bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall… Read more “A Saviour Is Born, A Way of Escape Is Provided”
The Best Of Men
“It must be observed, that the best of men, the most holy and spiritually minded, may have, nay, ought to have, their thoughts of spiritual things excited,… Read more “The Best Of Men”
Owen On The Thoughts Of The Mind
The following excerpt is from John Owen’s discourse on the Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded: “Thoughts and meditations as proceeding from spiritual affections are the… Read more “Owen On The Thoughts Of The Mind”
Faith, From The Beginning To The End
Below are a few excerpts from John Owen’s commentary about faith, from Hebrews 11:1-2 which says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence… Read more “Faith, From The Beginning To The End”