Category: John Owen
The Holy Spirit in the Killing and Mortification of Sin
In the enterprise of Christian living we must be careful not to have a view of life and eternity that sees things and does things primarily in the realm of human power. That being, in the realm of the mortification of sin specifically, we see ourselves and our own abilities as the starting point of our obedience in our desire of pleasing and honoring God. Like all systems of theology, Christianity and Christian faith in general ...
The Holy Spirit in the Killing and Mortification of Sin
In the enterprise of Christian living we must be careful not to have a view of life and eternity that sees things and does things primarily in the realm of human power. That being, in the realm of the mortification of sin specifically, we see ourselves and our own abilities as the starting point of our obedience in our desire of pleasing and honoring God. Like all systems of theology, Christianity and Christian faith in general ...
In Vain Do Men “Mortify” Their Sins
In Scripture we are repeatedly warned to esteem not the flesh so as to treasure it above our own souls. Count not sin to be as necessary as a right eye or as necessary as a right hand. Rather, cut off an eye or a hand if you must to enter heaven (Mark 9:43-49). But there is a way to mortify the flesh that does no good service for the soul. Self inflicted pains, binding of ...
In Vain Do Men “Mortify” Their Sins
In Scripture we are repeatedly warned to esteem not the flesh so as to treasure it above our own souls. Count not sin to be as necessary as a right eye or as necessary as a right hand. Rather, cut off an eye or a hand if you must to enter heaven (Mark 9:43-49). But there is a way to mortify the flesh that does no good service for the soul. Self inflicted pains, binding of ...
Futile is the Faith That Mortifies Not Sin and the Flesh
If the mark of Christian religion is not that which befriends the world to such a degree that it looks, talks, walks like the world and loves the things the world loves but rather one that esteems Christ, holiness and His gospel as more precious than all earthly and worldly comforts, then I would lament that Christians would be far terribly few in number despite what is popularly known. For what is a Christianity, a profession ...
Futile is the Faith That Mortifies Not Sin and the Flesh
If the mark of Christian religion is not that which befriends the world to such a degree that it looks, talks, walks like the world and loves the things the world loves but rather one that esteems Christ, holiness and His gospel as more precious than all earthly and worldly comforts, then I would lament that Christians would be far terribly few in number despite what is popularly known. For what is a Christianity, a profession ...
Mark of True Saving Faith: Constant Daily Mortification of Sin
Woe to the believer who does not make mortification of sin his high priority in living. It is a betrayal of grace and a betrayal of the regenerating work of God and the atoning work accomplished by Christ to not submit oneself to this daily task of advancing in holiness and putting to death one's sins! In this excerpt, John Owen continues to discuss the relation of indwelling sin in light of the New Nature given ...
Mark of True Saving Faith: Constant Daily Mortification of Sin
Woe to the believer who does not make mortification of sin his high priority in living. It is a betrayal of grace and a betrayal of the regenerating work of God and the atoning work accomplished by Christ to not submit oneself to this daily task of advancing in holiness and putting to death one's sins! In this excerpt, John Owen continues to discuss the relation of indwelling sin in light of the New Nature given ...
If You Do Not Be Killing Sin, Be Sure, It Will Be Killing You
It seems to be a common occurrence within the Christian world wherein bondage to different forms of sin is the mark of the faith of many. Though perhaps most don't have more pronounced besetting-sins as others the mere consideration of the thought that the majority of professors are in bondage to sin is very worrying. As disciples and a people who profess the name of Christ, this must not be so. Why is it then so? ...
If You Do Not Be Killing Sin, Be Sure, It Will Be Killing You
It seems to be a common occurrence within the Christian world wherein bondage to different forms of sin is the mark of the faith of many. Though perhaps most don't have more pronounced besetting-sins as others the mere consideration of the thought that the majority of professors are in bondage to sin is very worrying. As disciples and a people who profess the name of Christ, this must not be so. Why is it then so? ...
The Foundation of Mortification: Romans 8:13
What is presented below, dear reader, maybe quite difficult to digest in first glance. But if you would slowly and patiently labor and make your way through the unusual weaving of language by John Owen, I'm convinced that your time will be well invested. It's far too rare that believers would receive any depth of study in the area of sanctification. How many of us can say that we have given ourselves to much searching the ...
The Foundation of Mortification: Romans 8:13
What is presented below, dear reader, maybe quite difficult to digest in first glance. But if you would slowly and patiently labor and make your way through the unusual weaving of language by John Owen, I'm convinced that your time will be well invested. It's far too rare that believers would receive any depth of study in the area of sanctification. How many of us can say that we have given ourselves to much searching the ...
Chief Design of Life: Mortification of Sin, Holiness, The Glory of God
We finally bring you the preface from the pen of John Owen himself on the purpose and direction of his discourse enclosed in this now compiled-book "Overcoming Sin and Temptation". I want to set this before you as the main introduction, among other reasons, to prepare you for the language employed by Owen. Speedy and hasty reading will profit little, especially because of the unique nature of Owen's style of writing. But if you would take ...
Chief Design of Life: Mortification of Sin, Holiness, The Glory of God
We finally bring you the preface from the pen of John Owen himself on the purpose and direction of his discourse enclosed in this now compiled-book "Overcoming Sin and Temptation". I want to set this before you as the main introduction, among other reasons, to prepare you for the language employed by Owen. Speedy and hasty reading will profit little, especially because of the unique nature of Owen's style of writing. But if you would take ...
Mortification of Sin, Sanctification, our Work or God’s Work?
How does the battle of faith against sin actually work? What are the rules of engagement? Where does God come in? Where do we come in? Is it accomplished by the means of mere mental watchfulness? A hedging of the emotions and physical tendencies? In what point do we "let go and let God"? Should we not just be passive and just "go along the ride" and allow God to do His work? These are some ...
Mortification of Sin, Sanctification, our Work or God’s Work?
How does the battle of faith against sin actually work? What are the rules of engagement? Where does God come in? Where do we come in? Is it accomplished by the means of mere mental watchfulness? A hedging of the emotions and physical tendencies? In what point do we "let go and let God"? Should we not just be passive and just "go along the ride" and allow God to do His work? These are some ...
Mortification of Sin Through Gospel Obedience
In the previous excerpt from the book "Overcoming Sin and Temptation" we saw that one of the principal methods to mortify sin is by having a thorough knowledge of one's own temperaments, to be well versed in the realm of self. It is because many of us are strangers from our own selves, whether willfully or not, that we are in grave difficulty when we labor to mortify our sin. How can we if we ...
Mortification of Sin Through Gospel Obedience
In the previous excerpt from the book "Overcoming Sin and Temptation" we saw that one of the principal methods to mortify sin is by having a thorough knowledge of one's own temperaments, to be well versed in the realm of self. It is because many of us are strangers from our own selves, whether willfully or not, that we are in grave difficulty when we labor to mortify our sin. How can we if we ...