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At the end of this podcast is the answer to the question: What would John Owen say to the Theocast podcast, "Why I left Lordship" salvation." For John Owen, severing the Lordship of Christ from His saving work is a theological impossibility because saving faith receives the undivided Person of the God-Man, who simultaneously executes the offices of Prophet, Priest, and King. In Christologia and Meditations on the Glory of Christ (Volume 1), Owen demonstrates that Christ's Kingly office is not an optional addendum to salvation, but the very mechanism by which He bestows His Spirit, subdues the rebel heart, and delivers His people from the dominion of sin and Satan. True faith involves the voluntary subjection of the soul to Christ's scepter; therefore, a "salvation" that leaves a sinner in active rebellion against King Jesus claims a benefits-only fiction that departs entirely from the genuine gospel.

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Welcome to today's episode, where we step deep into the pastoral architecture of Volume 6 of John Owen's Collected Works, widely known as Temptation and Sin. Edited with meticulous historical and textual care by Scottish scholar William H. Goold, this seminal volume guides the believer through a complete map of spiritual warfare—from the relentless internal fight in The Mortification of Sin and the subtle entanglements of Of Temptation, to the psychological depths of Indwelling Sin and the glorious, covenantal assurance of An Exposition upon Psalm 130. Whether you are navigating the subtle deceitfulness of the human heart, guarding against spiritual presumption in leadership, or seeking a path out of the depths of guilt into gospel forgiveness, Owen's penetrating insights offer an enduring, Christ-centered anchor for the soul.

The way of true riches is to truly wait for God's reward on your spiritual investment. Be Rich Within and Forever.

The righteous redeemed have a better end: eternal light. You Shall Reign in Righteous Rejoicing!

Ryan Holloway explores the biblical narrative of Elijah's depression in 1 Kings 19, presenting it as a model for understanding the complex interplay between physical exhaustion and spiritual struggle. He argues that God's initial response to Elijah was not immediate spiritual rebuke but physical sustenance through sleep and food, demonstrating a tender mercy that addresses human weakness before addressing sin. The teaching emphasizes the physiological reality of depression, citing Puritan insights to validate the need for medical and practical care alongside spiritual disciplines. Holloway encourages believers to recognize the impact of physical state on mental function and to seek community support rather than isolating themselves.

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