Category: Other Books

December 21, 2024

The Role of the Law in Sanctification

“The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification” by Walter Marshall

God’s law plays a crucial role in sanctification, revealing God’s standards and convicting sin, yet it cannot make us holy. The law drives believers to Christ for salvation, while the gospel empowers obedience through love and gratitude. Together, they guide Christians towards true holiness and spiritual growth, avoiding legalism and antinomianism.

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December 20, 2024

The Unique Role of the Holy Spirit in Redemption

“The Death of Death in the Death of Christ” by John Owen

The Son plays a crucial role in redemption, executing the Father’s plan through his incarnation, perfect obedience, and sacrificial death. He took on human nature to serve as our substitute, fulfilling the law and bearing our sins. His resurrection ensures victory over sin and death, providing hope and assurance of salvation for believers.

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December 19, 2024

The Role of the Son in Redemption

“The Death of Death in the Death of Christ” by John Owen

The Son plays a crucial role in redemption, executing the Father’s plan through his incarnation, perfect obedience, and sacrificial death. He took on human nature to serve as our substitute, fulfilling the law and bearing our sins. His resurrection ensures victory over sin and death, providing hope and assurance of salvation for believers.

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December 19, 2024

On the Main Author of Redemption and the Father’s Role in It

“The Death of Death in the Death of Christ” by John Owen

The post explores the integral roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the redemption of humanity. The Father initiates salvation by sending the Son and placing humanity’s sins upon Him, showcasing His love, justice, and holiness. This unified work of the Trinity emphasizes God’s sovereign plan and invites faith-driven gratitude and obedience.

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December 13, 2024

The Nature of an End and Relevant Distinctions

“The Death of Death in the Death of Christ” by John Owen

The content discusses the concepts of ends and means in actions taken by agents. An end represents a desired goal, while means are methods to achieve it. There are moral and natural causation types for means. It differentiates between the affected and motivating ends, categorizes inherently good and instrumental means, and relates these principles to…

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December 13, 2024

The Purpose of Christ’s Death: What It Means

“The Death of Death in the Death of Christ” by John Owen

When we talk about the purpose of Christ’s death, we are considering two aspects: Let’s look briefly at how Scripture describes both these aspects. Christ’s Intentions in His Death If you want to know why Christ came into the world, let’s ask Him directly. He, who knows His own purpose and all the secrets of…

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December 13, 2024

For Whom Did Christ Die?

“The Death of Death in the Death of Christ” by John Owen, Bible Answers

The content discusses the theological debate regarding the purpose of Christ’s death, contrasting Universal Atonement and Particular Redemption. Universal Atonement suggests Christ died for everyone, while Particular Redemption asserts He died specifically for the elect. Scripture supports the latter, emphasizing that His death secures salvation for a chosen group, underscoring divine grace and sovereignty.

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