The Mortification of Sin - Softcover

Owen, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0851518672 ISBN 13: 9780851518671

Publisher: The Banner of Truth Trust, 2004

Synopsis

John Owen, abridged and made easy to read by Richard Rushing In this abridgement of a classic work, the famous Puritan John Owen shows the need for Christians to engage in a life-long battle against the sinful tendencies that remain in them, despite their having been brought to faith and new life in Christ. Owen is very insistent that believers cannot hope to succeed in this battle in their own strength. He sees clearly that the fight can be won only through faith in Christ, and in the power of the Spirit. Fighting sin with human strength will produce only self-righteousness, superstition and anxiety of conscience. But with faith in Christ, and with the power of the Spirit, victory is certain. The temptations in times like Owen's and ours are obvious on every side; the remedy to them is clearly pointed out in this practical and helpful book.

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Review:

"I owe more to John Owen than to any other theologian, ancient or modern, and I owe more to this little book than to anything else he wrote." (J. I. Packer ~ Well known author & Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada)

About the Author:

Amongst the best known of the Puritans, John Owen (1616-1683) was a profound and thought provoking pastor-theologian. His writings continue to be widely read and greatly appreciated to this day.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Banner of Truth Trust
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0851518672
• ISBN 13: 9780851518671
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144