The Mortification of Sin - Softcover

Owen, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1480097020 ISBN 13: 9781480097025

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

A timeless guide to spiritual warfare and sanctification by one of the greatest Puritan theologians.

In The Mortification of Sin, John Owen—esteemed Puritan divine and pastor—offers a deep and practical manual on the believer’s lifelong struggle against sin. Drawing from Romans 8:13, Owen exhorts Christians to “mortify” or put to death the deeds of the flesh, reminding readers that sin must be actively resisted—not merely forgiven.

Owen contends that although believers are justified by faith in Christ, the remnants of sin continue to tempt and trouble the soul. True spiritual growth, therefore, requires an intentional and ongoing effort, made possible only through the power of the Holy Spirit. With surgical precision and pastoral warmth, Owen outlines nine biblical directives for weakening and conquering sin, offering a strategy grounded in Scripture and humility.

This enduring classic is both theological and practical, challenging Christians to live a holy life and to trust fully in Christ’s strength.

Ideal for pastors, students, and serious readers pursuing deeper personal holiness.

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About the Author

Known as the "theologian's theologian," JOHN OWEN (1616-1683) was vice chancellor of Oxford University and served as advisor and chaplain to Oliver Cromwell. Among the most learned and active of the Puritans in seventeenth-century Europe, he was an erudite and accomplished theologian both in doctrine and practical theology.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1480097020
• ISBN 13: 9781480097025
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 118