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John Owen
John Owen
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John Owen (1616-1683) was an English Puritan theologian and academic who served as dean of Christ Church, Oxford. He was one of the most prolific and influential Reformed writers of the seventeenth century.

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Proverbs 23:7 Audio Books

The sermon transcript discusses the importance of being spiritually minded and the dangers of being influenced by the world. The preacher emphasizes that the preaching and publishing of a discourse on

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In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses the duty of faithful watchmen to assist troubled souls and guide them to consolation. The speaker describes the condition of a soul that has had sweet

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Genesis 24:53 Audio Books

In this sermon, the preacher provides special directions on how to discharge the duty of looking at things above and the state of future glory. He emphasizes the importance of possessing right notions

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Psalm 145:3-8 Audio Books

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on the word of God to detach our hearts and affections from worldly things. He encourages believers to have a contempt for worldly re

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Malachi 1:6 Audio Books

In this sermon, the preacher addresses the mindset of some individuals who believe that if they fully commit to following God's word, they will have to give up their sinful desires and pleasures. The

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Psalm 119:11 Audio Books

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of examining one's heart and soul in order to understand the root causes of sinful behavior. He suggests that one should consider the state and c

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Matthew 10:12 Audio Books

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of recognizing the call of God and looking after one's own spiritual condition. He emphasizes the need to respond to the gospel before it is too l

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Psalm 48:1-4 Audio Books

In this sermon, the preacher addresses five questions regarding the protection and preservation of the church. The preacher begins by giving an illustration of how massive and impenetrable New York Ci

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Leviticus 19:2 Conformity to Christ

John Owen emphasizes the necessity of conformity to Christ as the ultimate goal of a believer's life, highlighting that true faith and love manifest in a desire to emulate Christ's internal grace and

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John 1:4

John Owen emphasizes the essential relation of all spiritual truths to Christ, highlighting that spiritual light and efficacy are derived from this connection. Without acknowledging Christ as the foun

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Romans 4:2 Justification By Faith

John Owen expounds on Romans chapter 4, emphasizing that Abraham was justified not by works but by faith alone, which serves as a model for all believers. He clarifies that the works referred to are n

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Isaiah 9:6 The Person of Christ

John Owen emphasizes that the person of Christ is the most profound manifestation of divine wisdom and goodness, serving as the foundation of true religion and worship. He explains that while God is t

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John 1:14 The Person of Christ

John Owen addresses the profound mystery of the person of Christ and the hypostatical union of His divine and human natures. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding Christ's nature for a proper f

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Hebrews 4:14 Mediatory Office of Christ

John Owen emphasizes the mediatory office of Christ in heaven, illustrating that Christ's role is not merely one of glory but also of active ministry on behalf of the church. He serves as King, Priest

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Job 40:3-5 God's Holiness

John Owen emphasizes the necessity of a proper understanding of God as the ultimate judge in relation to the doctrine of justification. He argues that recognizing God's greatness, holiness, and author

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Job 28:21 Redemption through Christ

John Owen explores the infinite wisdom of God in the incarnation of Christ, emphasizing that this divine mystery is essential for the redemption of humanity. He highlights that God's wisdom is evident

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Romans 1:17 Grace vs. Works

John Owen addresses the critical opposition between works and grace in the context of justification, emphasizing that true righteousness comes solely from faith in God rather than from human efforts o

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John 17:24 Exaltation of Christ

John Owen emphasizes the exaltation of Christ and His current state in glory as central to the Christian faith. He explains that Christ's ascension into heaven signifies His mediatory office, where He

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Romans 3:28

John Owen delves into the epistle of Galatians, emphasizing the core message of justification by faith in Christ alone, without the works of the law. He highlights how believers transitioned from Juda

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Matthew 5:17 Authority of Christ

John Owen emphasizes the significance of obedience to Christ, asserting that true obedience stems from a heartfelt submission to His authority rather than mere compliance with rules. He clarifies that

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Jeremiah 23:6 Sovereign Grace

John Owen expounds on 1 Corinthians 1:30, emphasizing that Christ is made righteousness for us by God's sovereign grace, which excludes any basis for personal boasting. He argues against interpretatio

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Exodus 33:18-23 The Nature of God

John Owen emphasizes that the person of Christ serves as the ultimate representation of God and His will, highlighting that while God's essence is incomprehensible to humanity, Christ embodies the div

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John 1:4-5 The Person of Christ

John Owen emphasizes that the person of Christ is the ultimate source and representation of divine truth, which is essential for understanding God's nature and will. He explains that all truth derives

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Exodus 20:2 Love Of Christ

John Owen emphasizes the profound motives for loving Christ, highlighting that our love for Him should stem from both His nature and His actions on our behalf. He explains that God commands us to love

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Genesis 3:15 Faith in Christ

John Owen emphasizes the faith of the Old Testament church in the person of Christ, asserting that their belief was foundational for their salvation and deliverance. He explains that while they had li

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Psalm 51:5

John Owen emphasizes the importance of understanding our apostasy from God, the depravation of our nature, the power and guilt of sin, and the holiness of the law in grasping the doctrine of justifica

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1 John 4:9 Divine Love

John Owen emphasizes the profound nature of divine love as it pertains to Christ, explaining that God created our capacity for love to be directed towards Him, rather than transient earthly things. He

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Genesis 3:15 Faith in Christ

John Owen emphasizes that the assignation of divine honor to Christ is fundamentally rooted in faith in Him, which has been the cornerstone of true religion since the fall of man. He argues against th

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Ephesians 1:9 The Person of Christ

John Owen emphasizes that the person of Christ is the foundation of all God's counsels, particularly concerning the church's vocation, sanctification, and salvation. He explains that God's eternal glo

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John 19:30

John Owen preaches about the satisfaction found in Christ's death and resurrection, emphasizing that God and Jesus Himself were satisfied with the atoning work completed on the cross. The resurrection

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Matthew 11:28

John Owen delves into the doctrine of justification, emphasizing the state of the person to be justified as ungodly and guilty before God, highlighting the need for acceptance through faith in Christ'

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Luke 17:5

John Owen preaches about the importance of honoring and worshiping the person of Christ in all acts of religion, emphasizing that all divine honor is due to the Son of God incarnate. He highlights the

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Isaiah 64:6

John Owen preaches on Philippians 3:8-9, emphasizing the importance of understanding the righteousness that leads to acceptance with God. He highlights the twofold righteousness considered by the apos

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Philippians 2:6 Redemption through Christ

John Owen emphasizes the divine wisdom in the work of redemption through Christ, illustrating how humanity's fall stemmed from a desire for self-sufficiency and dominion, which led to ruin. He explain

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Love for Christ

John Owen emphasizes that love is the foundation of obedience to Christ, asserting that true obedience stems from genuine love for Him. He argues that any obedience not rooted in love is unacceptable,

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Romans 3:24 Justification

John Owen expounds on Romans 3:24-26, emphasizing that justification is solely by God's grace through faith in Christ's redemptive work, excluding any personal righteousness or works as a basis for ju

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Ephesians 1:17 Grace

John Owen emphasizes the introduction of grace by Jesus Christ as essential to our relationship with God, arguing that the covenant of works lacked the mystery of grace that the gospel reveals. He exp

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Matthew 16:16 Faith in Christ

John Owen expounds on Peter's confession of faith in Christ as the Son of the living God, emphasizing its significance as the foundation of the church. He critiques the Roman Catholic interpretation t

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2 Timothy 3:16 Redemption

John Owen emphasizes that all truth about God and ourselves is found in the Scriptures, which reveal God's nature as an eternal and holy Spirit, the existence of one God in three persons, and His decr

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Luke 24:25

John Owen addresses common prejudices against the doctrine of the imputation of the righteousness of Christ. He refutes objections that claim this doctrine is not explicitly mentioned in Scripture, hi

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Genesis 4:13

John Owen preaches about the commutation between Christ and believers in sin and righteousness, emphasizing the imputation of sins to Christ and His righteousness to believers. This concept is illustr

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Romans 3:24

John Owen discusses the significant impact of the doctrine of justification during the first Reformation, emphasizing its influence on the entire reformation movement. The doctrine of justification wa

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Romans 3:24

John Owen preaches on the imputation of the righteousness of Christ for our justification, contrasting the sin of Adam leading to condemnation with the obedience of Christ leading to justification and

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Romans 10:3 Righteousness by Faith

John Owen expounds on Romans 10:3-4, emphasizing that the Jews, despite their zeal for God, failed to attain righteousness because they sought it through their own works rather than through faith in C

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Leviticus 16:21 Imputation

John Owen expounds on 2 Corinthians 5:21, emphasizing the profound truth that Christ, who knew no sin, was made sin for us through the imputation of our sins to Him. He clarifies that this does not im

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Ephesians 2:8 Grace

John Owen expounds on Ephesians 2:8-10, emphasizing that salvation is solely by grace through faith, not by works, to prevent any boasting on our part. He highlights the apostle's method of illustrati

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Matthew 16:18 The Person of Christ

John Owen emphasizes the promise of Christ regarding the church's preservation and the inevitable opposition it faces from the forces of hell. He explains that this opposition manifests through both p

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Hebrews 1:1 The Offices of Christ

John Owen emphasizes the significance of Christ's offices as king, priest, and prophet in the redemption and salvation of the church. He explains that the efficacy of these offices stems from the divi

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