The Death of Death in the Death of Christ: Modern English Version

by Bob Beasley, John Owen

This 1683 classic by the Puritan John Owen has been edited into today's English for easier access. Invoking the Holy Scriptures at every turn, Owen addresses the Arminian universalist fallacies that were condemned at the Council of Dort in 1619, as he argues for the biblical teaching of sovereign grace alone in salvation. The Father's election of His people from all eternity was fully accomplished by Christ's shed blood, and then applied in time to God’s people by the Holy Spirit in regeneration. A Christian’s salvation by faith alone is entirely the gift of God.“The Death of Death in the Death of Christ” remains a somewhat difficult book, tightly and carefully argued from God’s Word. Beasley's edited version will give access to many who have shied away from the ancient language, syntax, and long, complex sentences of Owen's 17th century work. The central payoff for every Christian is in the absolute assurance that their salvation has been ordained, accomplished, and applied by the triune Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.“Arminianism is “natural” in one sense, in that it represents a characteristic perversion of biblical teaching by the fallen mind of man, who even in salvation cannot bear to renounce the delusion of being master of his fate and captain of his soul.” Dr. J.I. Packer“"I only want the reader to study Romans 8:32-34. In doing so, I have no doubt that he will, (unless he stands with our opponents’ leaven of error), conclude with me that if there is any comfort, any consolation, any assurance, any rest, any peace, any joy, any refreshment, any exultation of spirit to be obtained in this life, it is all to be had in Jesus’ precious blood shed long ago, and in his continuing intercession for us. Both of these, by their precious effects and fruits, are united and appropriated by God’s elect who are drawn by God’s Spirit to believe and continue to believe in the receiving of an immortal crown of glory.”John Owen

Genres: Theology

293 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 22, 2021