https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fHzCL7pe1Z8L0NYyaBTFd?si=LyInRj9QRyaVSLCE9gNGrw In this chapter, Owen discusses the third and final basic principle for mortifying sin, which “is that the life, vigour and comfort of our spiritual life depend much on our mortification of sin” (47). Or as the summary at the top of the chapter calls it: “of the usefulness of mortification” (47). Of all …
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0i2HLDl3V7XbTQzfKeUnSo?si=pKysoOp7T46baWErZAt3UA If the first two chapters have not yet convinced you of the great value of this book, this third chapter should soundly accomplish that task. The subject at hand is the second of the three big principles for mortifying sin that Owen began to explore in the previous chapter and will conclude in the …
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cfbnI9Zs2qvH0xBXSlRGJ?si=reW0nmSKT_aeqFYP8Ym6TQ Here in chapter 2, Owen addresses the first of three main principles made about our call to mortify our sin (the next two principles are the subjects of chapters 3 and 4). This first principle is that even the very best believers must still mortify “the indwelling power of sin” each and every day …
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5InPJVm3ZEVqCgI8y6Vsii?si=MbNFQczQRRua6NTAtds_hg Owen begins the book by establishing for us the verse that serves as the premise of the study, Romans 8:13, “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” Rob Edwards suggests reading Romans 8:1-17 …
Welcome to our next Reading Together series! This time we will be reading through the book The Mortification of Sin by John Owen. Below is an audio introduction to Owen and the book. Beginning in May, we will read and discuss this short book chapter by chapter, as you will find in the reading plan …
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