Described as 'perhaps the greatest British theologian of all time', John Owen was far more than a theoretician. As a pastor-scholar, Owen showed that his great concern was to promote holiness in his hearers and readers, to the glory of God and their lasting joy. This week's episode constitutes an introduction to Owen and many of his chief works which, it is hoped, will be of help to those new to him, as well as to confirmed and seasoned appreciators of this humble, profound Christian teacher.

Featured Resources:

– 'John Owen: A Defeated Puritan?', Ian Hamilton, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 711 (December 2022).

– 'John Owen on Spiritual-Mindedness', J. I. Packer, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 620 (May 2015).

– 'Some Thoughts on Reading the Works of John Owen', Sinclair B. Ferguson, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 152 (May 1976).

– Three testimonies about reading John Owen, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 57 (June 1968).

From the Pen of Owen: 

The Works of John Owen (Goold edition, 16 volumes). Please note each volume can be purchased separately.

Owen's Exposition of Hebrews (Goold edition, 7 volumes). Please note each volume can be purchased separately.

Apostasy from the Gospel: Nature and Causes (Puritan Paperback, 176 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

Communion with God (Puritan Paperback, 224 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

The Death of Death in the Death of Christ (Large paperback, 440 pages, introduction and analysis by J. I. Packer)

Duties of Christian Fellowship (Puritan Paperback, 96 pages, modernized)

The Glory of Christ (Puritan Paperback, 184 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

Gospel Life (Puritan Paperback, 256 pages, modernized)

Gospel Ministry (Puritan Paperback, 208 pages, modernized)

The Holy Spirit (Puritan Paperback, 216 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

Indwelling Sin in Believers (Puritan Paperback, 176 pages, abridged and made easy to read)

The Mortification of Sin (Puritan Paperback, 144 pages, abridged and made easy to read by Richard Rushing)

Searching Our Hearts in Difficult Times (Puritan Paperback, 160 pages, abridged and made easy to read)

The Spirit and the Church (Puritan Paperback, 208 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

Temptation Resisted and Repulsed (Puritan Paperback, 128 pages, abridged and made easy to read by Richard Rushing)

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