It must be observed, that the best of men, the most holy and spiritually minded, may have, nay, ought to have, their thoughts of spiritual things excited, multiplied, and confirmed, by the preaching of the word.
John OwenA true saving knowledge of sin is to be had only in the Lord Christ: in him may we see the desert of our iniquities.
John OwenThen are we servants of God, then are we the disciples of Christ, when we do what is commanded us and because it is commanded us.
John OwenMen think all things would be very glorious if they might be done according to their mind. Perhaps, indeed, they would-but with their glory, not the glory of God.
John Owen