John Owen

Puritan Patristics: Archetypal Theology
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|September 21, 2017|Authority, Calvinism, Confession, Doctrine of God, John Owen, Puritanism, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Scripture
Let’s consider two key points. The study of the writings of their predecessors were important...
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Great is the Mystery of Godliness
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|September 6, 2017|Ambrose, Doctrine of God, John Owen, Worship
From Ambrose, (De Fide, ad Gratianum) as cited by John Owen in the Preface to Christologia...
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Christ and His Brethren
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|September 1, 2017|Doctrines of Grace, John Owen, Ministry, Preaching, Providence, Puritanism, Puritans, Worship
From John Owen's Commentary on Hebrews 3:15-19 This is a ground of unspeakable consolation unto believers, with...
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Man’s Duty and God’s Purpose
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|August 22, 2017|Calvinism, Church, Church Offices, Doctrine of God, Doctrine of the Church, Ecclesiology, Evangelism, John Owen, Ministry, Preaching, Predestination, Providence, Puritanism, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Theology
From Owen Volume 10: 3. We must exactly distinguish between man’s duty and God’s purpose,...
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The Problem with Words
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|August 19, 2017|Authority, Baptist History, Church History, Confession, John Owen, Language, Ministry, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Scripture, Translation
Human life is all about communication. God made us to be social creatures, interacting with...
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Pastor, How do you spend your time?
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|August 17, 2017|Church Offices, Education, John Owen, Lord's Day, Ministerial Gifts, Ministerial Training, Ministry, Preaching, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Worship
Pastor, how do you spend your time? Is it devoted to the study of spiritual things?  Here...
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Great is the Mystery of Godliness
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|August 1, 2017|Christian Life, Christology, Doctrine of God, John Owen, Mystery, Philosophy, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Theology, Trinity
Profound words, very relevant today, from John Owen, Vol. 1 Some would have all things...
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The New Covenant and the Spread of the Gospel
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|July 25, 2017|Calvinism, Doctrines of Grace, John Owen, Ministry, Preaching, Puritanism, Puritans, Reformed Theology
From Owen, Vol 10 Continued: 2. A second thing to be considered is, the economy...
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Definite Atonement and the Spread of the Gospel
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|July 24, 2017|Calvinism, Christology, Evangelism, John Owen, Ministry, Preaching, Puritanism, Puritans, Reformed Theology
One of the most frequent objections to the doctrine of definite atonement as made by...
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John Owen’s Epitaph
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|July 19, 2017|John Owen, Puritans
The greatest puritan, John Owen, is buried in Bunhill Fields Burial Ground in London. His...
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