Aiming at Wisdom or Knowledge
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil” … Continue reading Aiming at Wisdom or Knowledge
Tag: John Owen
A Prevailing Power
John Owen from his A Display of Arminianism: “The second part also may be reduced to these two heads:—First, Whether Christ … Continue reading A Prevailing Power
Other Ways of Saving
So here is John Owen (1616-1683) denying the absolute necessity of Christ’s satisfaction to God’s holy law and justice (Owen … Continue reading Other Ways of Saving
A Customary Calvinist Vitiation
Keith Mathison presents some information about James Buchanan (not an endorsement of Mathison or Ligonier or R.C. Sproul): “James Buchanan … Continue reading A Customary Calvinist Vitiation
Dropping Unadvised Speeches
From John Owen’s A Display of Arminianism (from the chapter entitled, “WHETHER SALVATION MAY BE ATTAINED WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OF, … Continue reading Dropping Unadvised Speeches
Lumbering Literary Gait
“Finally, a word about the style of this work. There is no denying that Owen is heavy and hard to … Continue reading Lumbering Literary Gait
A Continent of Mud
“John Owen has vigorous thoughts, but the baldest style I know. But better rough speech than an oleaginous style. If … Continue reading A Continent of Mud
John Owen: Heretic (2)
The following damnably heretical quote comes from Owen’s work on (supposed) “spiritual mindedness” which was originally published in 1681, just … Continue reading John Owen: Heretic (2)
John Owen: Heretic (1)
Dr. Curt Daniel writes the following concerning the man who is regarded by many to be the “Prince of Puritans” … Continue reading John Owen: Heretic (1)
spirit of bondage (1)
An excerpt from one fellow’s piece on Pernicious Puritan Preparationism: “…Murray then makes an astounding statement: “As Paul reminds the … Continue reading spirit of bondage (1)
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