John Owen

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17th CenturyEnglandmodern

Puritan theologian and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford; wrote extensively on the Holy Spirit and communion with God; champion of high Calvinist orthodoxy and congregational church polity.

Theological Positions

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Limbo exists for unbaptized infants.

Afterlife / Disagree

Prayers for the dead can help them.

Afterlife / Strongly Disagree

Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.

Afterlife / Disagree

The intermediate state is conscious.

Afterlife / Agree

There are degrees of reward in heaven.

Afterlife / agree

Angels are real spiritual beings.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Christians can and should cast out demons.

Angels & Demons / neutral

Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Church tradition is equal to Scripture in authority.

Bible / stronglyDisagree

Modern science and Scripture can be fully reconciled.

Bible / neutral

Writings

A Discourse Concerning the Holy Spirit

Comprehensive study on the person and operations of the Holy Spirit.

Source: A Discourse Concerning the Holy Spirit

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A Display of Arminianism

Early polemic critiquing Arminian theology and defending Calvinistic doctrines of grace.

Source: A Display of Arminianism

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Communion with God

Explores distinct communion believers enjoy with each person of the Trinity.

Source: Communion with God

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Indulgence and Toleration Considered

Source: Indulgence and Toleration Considered

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Nature and Causes of Apostasy from the Gospel

Warns churches of doctrinal and moral falling away and prescribes remedies.

Source: The Nature of Apostasy

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Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers

Classic pastoral treatise on killing indwelling sin through the Spirit’s power.

Source: Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers

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The Death of Death in the Death of Christ

Defence of definite atonement showing Christ’s death infallibly saves the elect.

Source: The Death of Death in the Death of Christ

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The Doctrine of Justification by Faith

Exposition defending imputed righteousness and faith alone against Roman Catholic views.

Source: The Doctrine of Justification by Faith

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The Doctrine of the Saints' Perseverance

Argues that genuine believers will persevere to the end by God’s grace.

Source: The Doctrine of the Saints' Perseverance

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The Glory of Christ

Meditations on beholding the glory of the exalted Christ, published posthumously.

Source: The Glory of Christ

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The True Nature of a Gospel Church

Defines biblical church government and the duties of pastors and members.

Source: The True Nature of a Gospel Church

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